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Law

Under What Circumstances Can a Judge Deny Bail?

When a person is arrested and jailed for an alleged crime, they must eventually appear in court for a bail hearing. Several outcomes are possible. Bail may be granted, in which case it can be inferred that the judge believes the defendant will reliably appear at any later court dates. […]

Law

Rights You Should Not Waive During DUI Arrest

Facing the consequences of an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drug is no mean accountability given the possibility of paying fines, doing community work, maintaining ignition interlock device, and spending time in jail. It is thus a major reason behind the "not guilty" plea of defendants […]

Law

Strategies for Murder Defence

Everyone is familiar with the word murder. Due to the popularity of different crime shows, this has become a commonly used word. However, if you ask the general people about the definition of murder, most may admit ignorance. Murder refers to unlawful taking life of a human being. Unlike US, […]

Law

Types of Attorneys and Lawyers

You may want to be a lawyer, or you may be in law school now. Or perhaps you have a law degree, but are interested in a career change to a different form of law. Or maybe you want to hire an attorney, but are not sure which one is […]

Employment Law

Can You Be Fired For DUI?

DUI (driving under the influence) are widely regarded as serious felonies in most states and as such carry penalties that range from jail term and monetary fines to suspension of driver’s license and mandatory DUI classes. Over the years, DUI laws have become harsher given the number of fatalities and […]

Taxes

Famous Tax Evasion Cases

Tax evasion is a pretty serious criminal offense. And to show just how serious it is, you’ve got the professional celebrity evaders to prove it. These guys are the big boys, and they don’t play around when it comes to stashing million and millions of dollars away, ignoring tax services. […]