Legal Articles, General Practice

Even if I am Guilty, Should I Still Plead Not Guilty?

The main belief of the criminal justice system is that you are innocent until you are proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, guilty. This means that you cannot be found guilty unless prosecution proves you are.

How Many Drugs Have Washed up on The Coast of Florida?

For a long time, on any given day there are many reports that drugs have washed up on one of Florida's coasts. Billions of dollars of drugs during the last 20 years have been confiscated, which always make newspaper headlines, but these are only the drugs that are found.

What is a plea agreement?

This article discusses criminal plea agreements and whether you should accept it.

Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Trial Asset Freeze Without Hearing

An interesting issue recently addressed by the US Supreme Court tackled the issue of the extent to which criminal defendants can access their assets to defend themselves in a criminal case.

Most Common Construction Site Injuries

Working in construction is inherently dangerous. Here are the most common injuries that construction workers sustain.

Can a Burglar Sue You if He Gets Injured While Breaking Into Your House?

When burglary, personal injury, and negligence all come together, who prevails in a lawsuit?

LLC Taxed as S Corporation in Colorado

Many people ask whether a single-member LLC taxed as S corporation is a good play? This article discusses when it is appropriate to have an LLC taxed as S corporation, and how to accomplish this task.

Using Land Trusts in Colorado

The land trust is a very powerful tool for the savvy real estate investor, and there are many reasons to use land trusts in Colorado. A Colorado land trust is a revocable, living trust used specifically for holding title to real estate.

Workers Compensation Issues

An overview of work related accident claims in Illlinois

Understanding Comparative Negligence

An overview of what is comparative negligence in Illinois

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