Individuals employed as an offshore, seaman or maritime worker understand their job is very dangerous. Accidents are very common on the job as are injuries. Fortunately, the Jones Act and general maritime law protect these workers in the event they are injured on the...
Drug possession cases are incredibly serious, and, depending on the laws of the state, the punishment can vary according to the severity of the crime. If a person is caught in possession of illegal or controlled substances such as cocaine or heroin, the police is...
Have you found yourself harassed and having your life ruined by debt? Even when you owe someone money, it’s important to remember that you have certain rights guaranteed to you by the government. Having a consumer rights attorney by your side to guide you through...
A bail bond is a type of surety that must be filed by the party that is accused in a case. In order to prevent the accused from escaping while the case is still ongoing, the judge may decide to take the accused party into physical custody. However, in order to get...
When a person is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, implied consent laws require them to submit to a BAC (blood alcohol content) test. Although many people believe there's no hope if they register a BAC of .08% or higher, that's not the...