What Is the Legal Meaning of ACD? The ACD in legal terms refers to a strict version of a deferred sentence to the accused. A defendant, who pleads guilty, or is found guilty, on certain misdemeanors may be sentenced by the Judge, as a […]
California Laws Regarding Panhandling Panhandling, the practice of asking people for money or other donations on the street, takes a number of forms. In California, panhandlers may hold cardboard signs, sell newspapers or magazines, hand out flyers advertising their services or products and engage […]
What is Legal Aid Legal aid is a vital component of the American legal system designed to ensure that everyone, regardless of their economic status, can access legal assistance and representation. Legal aid programs typically provide free or low-cost legal services to individuals and […]
A Brief Introduction to Guily by Association ‘Guilty by association’ is a legal concept that can seem somewhat convoluted at first, and merely an excuse by the court system to impose guilt on an individual that may not have committed an offense. In truth, […]
What are the Fees for a DUI Lawyer? To pay a DUI lawyer to keep you out of jail; to pay a DUY lawyer to keep a criminal charge off your record; to pay a DUI lawyer to win your case in court; and/or […]
What are Antenuptial Contracts? Antenuptial contract is a written contract that two people enter into prior to marriage and apply to the assets and property that each party holds separately and assets and property that may be acquired during the marriage. Contracts entered into […]
Overview of Family Law Issues in Newport News While you may not immediately think about the complexity of family law matters, these areas of the law affect everyone in some way, shape or form. Still, most people are surprised to learn that the family […]
What is a Pierringer Agreement? A Pierringer Agreement, named after an actual case and decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, refers to a specific type of settlement agreement that is often utilized in lawsuits that involve multiple defendants. The utility of this type of […]
The Law Practice Sales Market Research indicates that law practices are selling in record numbers and at a higher average sale price. There is continued interest by mid-size law firms and large multi-state firms looking to expand their practices through acquisition. Some of the […]
Defining Breach of Contract under New York Law A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to uphold its end of the deal. In a legal sense, this means that something goes wrong with the deal or trade that prevents you from receiving […]
