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Cannabis Law Ask a Marijuana Lawyer for Legal Advice Recreational cannabis or marijuana use has been under debate in the United States for decades, with a lot of pressure from recreational users and natural health enthusiasts in recent years despite the fact that this drug derived from the cannabis or hemp plant has traditionally been prohibited for sale and use by law. In 2019, 11 states and the District of Columbia legalized marijuana for...
How Does the Appeals Process Work? An appeal is a process whereby one party in a lawsuit undertakes to have a lower court or federal administrative agency’s decision overturned by a higher court, also typically known as an appellate court. In civil suits, the verdict may be appealed by either party, but there are strict time limits to file for an appeal that must be followed. In criminal proceedings, the state or federal government is not...
Overview Criminal Law, as opposed to Civil Law, are charges brought by a government entity to an individual based on that person breaking a law classified as a criminal case. Innocent or not, you have the right to fight for your civil rights and ask for a jury trial if you feel you have been wrongfully charged. The justice system allows you to challenge your charges even if you know you are unsure about your guilt under federal and local laws....
What Is DUI (DWI) Law? Seek Legal Advice From a DUI Attorney Roughly 1.5 million people are arrested for “driving under the influence “(DUI) every year. DUI law also includes and prohibits driving under the influence of any drug (legal or illegal). DUI and DWI,“driving while intoxicated” are often interchangeable terms. Still, some states do make a slight distinction where DWI means that the intoxicated person is intoxicated...
Have You or a Loved One Suffered Sexual Abuse? Ask an Abuse Lawyer for Legal Advice Sexual abuse refers to any unwanted sexual activity, often occurring by use of force or coercion on one party by another. This may include any kind of abuse of a sexual nature, including rape. The majority of sexual abuse is perpetrated by a family member or acquaintance and the victims of this abuse can result in lifelong damage including physical, financial,...
Need Legal Advice about Traffic Violations? Ask a Lawyer Vehicle safety regulations exist largely to minimize the number of auto accidents and improve the efficiency at which traffic moves. Disobeying a traffic law can often put other vehicle occupants and pedestrians at risk for injury in a traffic collision. Police enforce traffic laws rigorously, and if a violation results in an accident, the driver may be responsible for injuries and...
Are You in Need of White Collar Defense? Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer for Legal Advice White collar crimes generally refer to financially motivated but nonviolent crimes, often perpetrated by some kind of professional. If you find yourself facing one of these criminal charges, you will likely need the help of a white collar defense lawyer. White collar defense attorneys are criminal defense attorneys that specialize in collecting specific...