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The Importance of Seeking a Qualified Legal Professional When Dealing with the Complexities of Missouri DUI Laws

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:46 -0500

In Missouri, DUI laws call for harsh penalties for those convicted of a DUI DWI such as the revocation of an individual's driving license, jail time, fines, and other penalties. In the counties of Boone and Jefferson, a charge of DUI DWI can have serious impact on one's professional and personal life. This is why it is essential to immediately get in touch with a qualified legal professional to help prepare an appropriate legal defense. Having a drink or two before driving, by itself is not illegal. However, driving with a high blood alcohol content . or higher is enough to convict a defendant for DWI. There are, however, many factors which can affect the outcome of a DUI DWI case, including the accuracy of the equipment and techniques used to measure the level of intoxication, and the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop and arrest. Individuals charged with drunk driving in the state also face two distinct cases when arrested for a DUI DWI: a criminal case which will...

"America's Voiceless" The Children of Divorce

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:30:08 -0500

When people start a new relationship, it is as though Cinderellaand her Prince stepped out of that childhood story. A morerealistic way to look at it is to think of it as two people whoare running for office, campaigning to be in the other person'slife. Forget that it is not who they will be later in life. Weare too busy getting the other person to 'choose us' so we canlive happily ever after. There is, bad habits early on in therelationship we never see. For instance, leaving dirty clothesscattered, drinking directly out of the juice carton, putting adirty knife back in the drawer and watching from around thecorner as they lick it clean, washing is too much effort. Bothsides hide their bad habits when they begin dating, because theyare too busy running for the highest office in the country,ultimately the office of marriage and parenthood.This fantasy life fades as people grow together in arelationship. Unfortunately, about sixty percent grow apartduring the marriage.W...

Legal Precedents Set in Florida

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:11:40 -0500

The Supreme Court of the State of Florida has a long history of legislation and setting legal precedents. The following are a few highlights of legal precedents set in Florida:. Recently, in the case of a -year-old boy killed in an ATV racing accident, the Florida Supreme Court ruled to in favor of the boy's parents who sued the ATV Park operator for their child's death. Justice Harry Lee Anstead wrote in the majority opinion "Florida's children and parents need not worry, after today's decision, that careless commercial operators may be immunized from their carelessness by the presence of an exculpatory clause in a ticket for admission.". In September of , a proposed constitutional amendment in Florida which could have resulted in a serious battle over taxing business services such as advertising was thrown off the November ballot by a unanimous decision of the Florida Supreme Court yesterday. In April, the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission approved a propo...

How To Incorporate Yourself Without a Lawyer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:52:33 -0500

How To Incorporate Yourself Without a Lawyer by J. Stephen PopeYou could save hundreds of dollars by incorporating yourselfwithout a lawyer. How? Is it advisable to do so?. This is Not Legal Advice!The only ones who should be giving legal advice are thoselicensed to practise law in other words, only lawyers. Thisarticle is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, consult alawyer.This article is being written simply to inform you that it ispossible to form a corporation or limited liability companywithout a lawyer.. Why Use a Lawyer?First of all, if you make a mistake incorporating yourself, whodo you sue? You only have yourself to blame. On the other hand,a lawyer has insurance to cover errors and omissions.Secondly, you could benefit from the expertise of your lawyer.Perhaps a corporation isnt the right vehicle for you under yourcircumstances. Be aware that there can be disadvantages as wellas advantages to incorporating. Your lawyer can considercommercial l...

Repossession Service - Hire The Right One To Ensure Legal And Hassle Free Professional Service

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:12:26 -0500

If you are a company that lends money against collateral, sooner or later you will have a borrower that falls on hard times and defaults on loan payments. Repossessing the asset --a house, a car, a piece of furniture or maybe a TV-- is an option if the borrower does not heed to your warnings and is unable to catch up with the payments. Most companies do not carry out the repossession themselves but hire a repossession service to recover the asset.How do I select a repossession service?Following is a list of questions to consider: Is the repossession service bonded and have wrongful repossession insurance? It will help you in case of a lawsuit. Does the service have insurance that offers protection against damage during repossession? Does the repossession company have a license to operate in the state the asset is repossessed? Are the repossession agents familiar with the local law to avoid any accusations of illegal repossession or trespassing? Does the company have a go...

Ensure Secure Legal Scanning and Legal Document Duplication for Attorney Services

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:41:22 -0500

When law offices offer attorney services, clients are guaranteed complete privacy. This covers all information, whether in legal copy or encoded in other information media such as audio tapes, film, digital files, cds or dvds. For litigation purposes, legal scanning and legal document duplication is standard operating procedure. Printed documents are usually scanned to file for digital recording. Sometimes, because of the need for fast copy services, the law office relies on whatever copy service is nearby. This is where information could leak out. When that happens, not only is the case at risk but the law firm is also potentially liable and could be sued for millions of dollars. There are quite a number of laws securing privacy of information. Among these are Gramm-Leach-Bliley, Sarbanes-Oxley, Fair Credit Reporting, FACTA, GLB, FERPA, and HIPAA. It is, therefore, very important that attorney services use legal copy services that are Gramm-Leach-Bliley, Sarbanes-Oxley, Fair Credit Re...

Limit Your Liability to Protect Your Assets

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:12:53 -0500

Limit Your Liability to Protect Your Assets by J. Stephen Pope If your business runs into serious difficulty, will it bring youdown too? For example, what if one of your employees gotinvolved in a serious car accident while working for you? Willthe resulting lawsuit bankrupt you personally? Here are just a few ways of protecting yourself againstcatastrophic losses and lawsuits.. Obtain Adequate Insurance CoverageIf someone slips on the sidewalk of your home and injureshimself, he could sue you for damages. Your tenants orhomeowners policy may cover you for liability in such an event.However, what if it is your customer who falls on his way tovisiting your home-based business? You will need an extra rideron your house insurance to cover such incidental business use.The extra charge for this additional coverage is well worth it.If you use a car for business use, insure it for such. Somepeople think that they are being clever writing off automobileexpenses for income t...

Best Lawyers in History

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:25:58 -0500

Lawyers often get a bad rap for a variety of reasons and the public generally views them as amoral but necessary nuisances. And while some lawyers very easily fit this description see Devil's Advocate: History's Most Controversial Lawyers, it would be a grave mistake to lump all attorney's into this unfortunate stereotype. After all, a court of law was amongst the first societal innovations to accompany the rise of civilization, and in the same way that there are two sides to every story - there are two lawyers in every trial.So in an effort to pay tribute to some our great unsung courtroom cowboys, we've listed the greatest lawyers in history.Abraham LincolnThough Abraham Lincoln is most known for his battle to end slavery as the th President of the United States, many are unaware of his earlier career battling in the court of law.Born in Kentucky to a family of uneducated farmers, Lincoln left his humble upbringings to travel to New Salem, Illinois where he worked a variety of od...

Devil's Advocate: History's Most Controversial Lawyers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:16:56 -0500

Since the beginning of modern civilization, lawyers have been stigmatized as being liars, crooks and soulless hell-spawn sent to Earth to do the Devil's bidding. And while not all lawyers fit this description - after all, there are always two sides to every trial - many lawyers seem to fit this stereotype quite comfortably.Listed below are some of the more controversial lawyers that have haunted our judicial system and fought valiantly in the name of murder, rape and genocide - gathered conveniently in one place should the Devil ever go looking for an attorney.Edward Joseph O'Hare - aka "Easy Eddie"Behind every good gangster is a good lawyer. It then shouldn't come as a surprise that notorious mobster Al Capone had a very, very good lawyer. And it should serve as a testament to this lawyer's capabilities that after a successful career in murder, gun-running, racketeering and other general gangster activities, Al Capone was only captured on tax evasion - and only that because Easy Eddie...

Fighting Back: The Best Lawyers for the Case

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:15:49 -0500

Have you been arrested and charged with a crime? If so, chances are you're experiencing a great deal of anxiety about the upcoming legal process and the ultimate outcome of your case. A good criminal defense attorney will help you navigate the twists and turns of the justice system and alleviate your fears about the process and the ultimate consequences these charges can have on the rest of your life. Choosing a criminal defense attorney can be one of the most important decisions you make during your life; once the decision is made, you should feel utterly confident that you made the right choice. Here is some advice on choosing a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you should get a criminal defense attorney involved in the process as soon as possible. That does not mean you need to retain the first criminal defense attorney who flashes his or her business card. On the contrary, choosing a criminal defense attorney to pro...