It's the call every parent dreads. Just the sound of the phone in the middle of the night can strike fear in your heart. Regardless of how old your child may be, thoughts of a child that is injured, or worse, flash through your mind. When the call turns out to be a request for help from a jail cell, there is relief knowing that your loved one is safe, but a new problem arises.
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When a car accident leaves you injured, you naturally are concerned with seeking medical treatment as soon as possible. The cost, location, transportation, and other details are seldom considered until the bills arrive. Unfortunately, medical care can be astronomically expensive, and you might need to take steps if your needs are not being met. Read on to learn more about ensuring that you receive adequate coverage of your medical expenses.
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In criminal cases, the criminal prosecutor will charge a person with a crime, and pursue the lawsuit against that person until or when the defense lawyer can prove that the accused did not do the crime and does not deserve punishment. To defend the accused, any manner of defenses may be used. If you are charged with a crime, and things look grim, here are a few of the more unusual defenses your criminal defense attorney may be able to use in your case in order to free you.
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Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home, but individuals who become the victim of domestic violence can find their home to be a frightening place. Domestic abuse occurs when a parent, spouse, or child is victimized by another family member.
Small occurrences of domestic abuse can escalate to life-threatening situations quickly. Protecting yourself by taking action can be the only way to put an end to the abuse.
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When trying to respond to charges, one approach in criminal law that defendants sometimes consider is seeking a bench trial. Instead of going through the process of seating and selecting a juror, the defendant submits to the judgment of the court in evaluating the credibility of evidence and arguments. The bench trial offers an alternative to a jury trial, and while an uncommon choice, it does provide some appeal to people in very specific circumstances.
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