Our Criminal Courts: The Judge's Role in Sentencing

In our system of justice, judges are the ones who send criminals to prison. But they are often blamed for our crime problems, for being lenient or soft on crime. Sometimes, though, their decisions are not entirely clear cut- and their job becomes lonely and difficult

Best Louisiana Lawyers

The legal system in Louisiana is different from the other states of the U.S. There are separate lawyers for representing different types of legal problems and it is advisable to consult a specialized lawyer instead of a general attorney. For instance, the medical malpractice lawyers deal with negligence by health care professionals. Thus, lawsuits regarding these cases should only be handled by the specific lawyers.

Enduring Power of Attorney - Why Bother?

Is having an enduring Power of Attorney in place a good idea? It's a legal, secure, way of making sure that your affairs can be dealt with by someone you love and trust should you become incapable at any time.

3 Secrets Loving Parents Know to Protect Their Children if the Unthinkable Happens

As a parent, the last thing I want if something happens to me and their dad is for my children to be put into a situation in which they feel scared, are surrounded by people they don’t know and don’t know just how much love I have for them.

DNA Mark On Your Property - The New Crime Prevention

DNA technology has come along way and where it was commonly known as something that catches crooks, we can now use DNA as a crime prevention tool. Not just a crime scene weapon. Apart from our own natural DNA, there are a variety of synthetic DNA products that we can use to mark our valuables. Whilst police highly recommend that we do security mark our products, we are fully aware that DNA has helped to convict many criminals for crimes committed two or three decades ago.

Employment Law - OCD - Unfair Dismissal - Discrimination

Employment law case concerning Fairbrother v Abbey National plc [2007], concerned an employee who was employed as a customer manager since March 1998. The employee suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a fact which at the time when she applied for the job was not made known to the employer, but which became clear after she took up her position. For the initial period of her employment, she had a good relationship with her colleagues. However, this changed in 2002 when two of her co-workers began to treat her and another employee, R, less favourably.

No Lawyer is Above the Law 10 Tips on Suing Errant Lawyers

A lawyer is not god or above the reach of the law. Most countries including the US have laws that declare that lawyers are accountable for the actions they take and as a professional every lawyer must behave professionally, responsibly, and ethically.

What is Lemon Law?

What a Lemon Law does? Lemon Laws are meant to obligate the seller or the manufacturer of the product to refund, repair or replace the defective product to the consumer. certain key factors that need to be kept in mind to opt for a Lemon Law.

What Everybody Ought to Know About Administering a Special Needs Trust

Even if a special needs trust is properly prepared, the special needs trust can affect the child's ability to receive government benefits if the special needs trust is not properly administered.

When Can I Appeal A Court's Decision?

Do you know when and under what circumstances a court's verdict can be appealed? Do you know what types of questions are appealable and which ones are not? Find out how the appeals process works and how to protect and preserve your rights under the law.

Warning Signs of a Rogue Police Officer, Written by a Former Officer

Five telltale signs of a rogue or unprofessional police officer

The Anatomy of a Slip and Fall-Trip and Fall Case in Plain Language

Many of you have probably suffered a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident. Did you know that in some cases you are entitled to legal compensation?

Need to Hire a Lawyer, Understand the Fee Options First

Personally as well as for business dealings one needs a lawyer. And, a lawyer must always be selected with great care. And the first thing to do is agree on fees. There are no recommended fee schedules but if a survey is made in your local area you will realize that there is a flexible fee schedule in place.

10 Critical Tips on Negotiating a Better Rate With Your Attorney

In life perhaps the most difficult task is that of dealing with the payment or fees due to a lawyer. Today for many aspects of existence a lawyer becomes essential and sadly a large number of disagreements between lawyers and clients arise over fees.

How To Lower Your Lawyer's Legal Fees

Find out how the questions to ask to make sure you get the best advice for the lowest fees.