Our legal system divides crimes into several categories. Some are minor, like traffic tickets, and some are extremely serious, like felonies. For an explanation of these categories and what they mean, read on.
Infractions
This is the least serious of all criminal categories. Many drivers ticketed for driving too fast don't consider that they have committed a crime. However, driving violations are all crimes, even if they are very minor crimes, and ignoring small crimes can lead to more serious consequences.
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Slipping and falling in the workplace can be a serious accident. If you've been injured in a workplace slip and fall, you may wonder if you need a personal injury attorney. The answer is that it depends on the circumstances of your accident. Here are some reasons you may need to hire a personal injury attorney after slipping and falling in the workplace.
1. You Have Serious Injuries
If you've been seriously injured in a workplace slip and fall, you may need to hire a personal injury attorney to help you recover damages.
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The importance of telling your divorce lawyer everything cannot be overstated. If it's cringe-worthy, then your lawyer probably needs to know about it. Read on to find out more.
It's All Confidential
You and your divorce lawyer are in a protected situation. Anything you tell them is confidential. The lawyer won't divulge anything without your permission. Even a court order is not enough for your lawyer to tell all. Client-attorney confidentiality is important with family law just as it is with criminal and other types of law.
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Life is different when you live with a person struggling with addiction problems. Things are also different when you separate from a spouse with addiction issues.
Legal Separation Agreements
Even if you hope to eventually get back together with your spouse, a legal separation agreement will remove the uncertainty from important issues like child custody, visitation, and financial issues. You and your spouse can create your own agreement and then each of you can speak to your own lawyers for advice and make things legal by filing the agreement with the court.
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Divorce isn't an easy thing to go through. It evokes different emotions such as anger, resentment, despair, and fear. Although some people have an easier time with it than others, some find it challenging to handle. If you're going through this process, it's vital that you hire an attorney to help you. Working with these professionals will make it easy to get through this process. Here are three advantages of working with these attorneys.
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