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What to do When the Police Pull You Over
A guide on what to do when the police pull you over whether it's for speeding, traffic infractions, or suspicion of a DUI.
When Can the Police Legally Search You
A guide on when the police can legally search you and what is needed so the police can legally search you pursuant to the Fourth Amendment.
Search Warrant Exceptions
When the police can search you and seize evicence without getting a search warrant.
Miranda Warnings
What the Miranda Warnings are, when they apply, and what the consequences of a Miranda violation is.
When Does An Employee Unreasonably Fail To Take Advantage
A brief analysis of employee duties to report harassment or discrimination by supervisors in the workplace, including the consequence of not doing so in a timely manner
Woodham v. City of Atlanta
Landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, unanimously reversing the trial court 7-0, holding that the diversion of school tax dollars to fund non-educational purposes in the BeltLine TAD violated the Educational Purpose Clause of the 1983 Georgia Constitution.
Sherman v. Fulton County Board of Assessors et al.
4-3 decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, reversing the trial court, completely decimating the sham, "phantom" bond financing structure practiced in Georgia, geared solely towards affording an unconstitutional tax abatement in favor of the developer/lessee.
The One Witness Case; The Burden is Still the Same
Just because there is only one witness does not change the high burden that has to be met in order for an accused to be be found "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt".
DEDUCTING THE COST OF LIFE IN A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
It is important to understand the deductability of the costs and expenses associated with living in a retirement facility.
Arizona's Immigration Law is Decided by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of several provisions of Arizona's controversial new immigration law.
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