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Involuntary manslaughter conviction sets national precedent

There’s been a landmark ruling in a Massachusetts juvenile court with implications that could reverberate nationwide. A young woman, now aged 20,…

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Getting ready for a relationship after a divorce

There are a lot of new things that you will experience after your divorce is final. One of these is when you…

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Resolutions might be possible before a criminal trial

Deferred adjudication and pretrial diversion programs are used in many criminal cases to prevent a defendant from having to go to trial.…

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Know some common types of criminal justice sentences

Facing a criminal charge is difficult, but when you know that a conviction is likely, the difficulties increase. You are probably thinking…

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Same-sex adoptions are beautiful, lifelong commitments

When you are in a same-sex relationship, there are many different aspects of your life that you have to think about. When…

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What are the 3 field sobriety tests sanctioned by the NHTSA?

Police or patrol officers often use formal and informal field sobriety tests to help them determine if the driver of a motor…

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Plan your defense based on the type of charges you are facing

Being charged with any crime is a difficult situation that you might find yourself in at some point in life. When this…

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Think about the defenses you might use for a violent crime charge

All violent crimes must be defended against with a serious defense that is personalized to the case. You can’t walk into a…

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Know what options you have for working through a divorce

The things you will go through when you are in the midst of a divorce depend on the circumstances of your divorce.…

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Some common terms you might hear during a divorce

Those going through a divorce by necessity learn many new concepts and legal terms. Some of the terminology might be a bit…

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Can you turn supervised visitation into a benefit?

If you’ve been suddenly slapped with an order for supervised visitation because your spouse alleges that you are neglectful, dangerous or abusive,…

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Why would it be illegal to buy someone else a gun?

Buying a gun for someone else isn’t just a thoughtful gift — it could be illegal. It all depends on why you’re…

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Don’t let these mistakes hold you back after your divorce

A divorce should be a fresh start for you. This is sometimes a difficult thing to accept, but you should be ready…

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Battered spouses and violent acts of self-defense

A one-time battered Michigan housewife, whose marriage ended in a violent act of self-defense that came to redefine how the state of…

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In all custody cases, the child’s best interests are the priority

We recently discussed how rapists in Maryland can still petition the court for custody of their children. Even though this might seem…

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Maryland rapists can still sue for custody, hold up adoptions

A bill that would have protected the victims of rape who conceived during the assault has failed to pass in Maryland —…

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Prescription drug crimes have differing degrees

Prescription drug crimes are serious crimes that can lead to time in prison and a felony conviction. For some people, the pull…

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Domestic violence charges depend on various points

Domestic violence charges are serious charges that you must take a firm stance against if you find that you have been accused…

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Howard County cracks down on illegal massage parlors

The Howard County, Maryland, executive recently signed a bill allowing local law enforcement to crack down on suspected illegal massage parlors that…

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Go into the adoption process informed about it all

We recently discussed how closed adoptions have some advantages that prospective adoptive parents should know about. If you are thinking about adoption…

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