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Contempt of Court

Contempt of court is a charge that refers to actions that either obstruct or impede the due process of judicial procedures or actions (or inactions) that do not comply with orders given by a court authority. There are two different categories of contempt — direct and indirect (or constructive contempt) — as well as different […]

Emotional Spousal Abuse

Emotional abuse is a form of domestic violence that’s also known as mental abuse or psychological abuse. Unlike physical abuse, the scars and trauma from emotional abuse are not as clear and can sometimes be hard to spot. That means it is often hard to define and even harder to prove in court. But when […]

Aviation Accidents: Rules and Regulations

To prevent aircraft accidents, the federal government has created safety standards that various federal agencies enforce. This includes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for regulation of civil aviation, including air traffic control and airport standards. This also includes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates airplane accidents and prepares reports. The FAA and NTSB […]

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

It can be a difficult decision to put an aging parent in a nursing home. However, a residential care facility may be the only option to keep older family members safe when they can no longer care for themselves. Nursing home care is expensive, and many families don’t have many options to place a parent. […]

Commercial Real Estate

Real estate generally falls into two categories: residential and commercial. Commercial real estate refers to locations that are used for business purposes. Common commercial property types include: The law plays into just about every aspect of the real estate market. Whether you’re trying to lease office space, auction off your building, or fill vacancies as […]

Federal Obstruction of Justice Charges

Obstruction of justice is a vague term that most people understand to mean you’re interfering with the police or courts. Federal obstruction of justice charges can be more serious because it means the possibility of federal prison. If you are facing federal criminal charges for obstruction of justice, talk to a criminal defense lawyer for advice as […]

Federal Kidnapping

Each state has its own kidnapping laws. However, your kidnapping case may be charged as a federal crime of kidnapping if you cross state lines. If you kidnap someone for money, you can also face federal charges related to ransom money. The federal government takes kidnapping charges seriously, and penalties can include the possibility of life in […]

How Do You Prove Wrongful Termination?

Losing your job can be devastating. It’s worse when your employer breaks the law when firing you. However, you can file a wrongful termination complaint with the government or file a lawsuit in court. Either way, you must prove that your former employer wrongfully discharged you. You’ll need evidence and an understanding of employment law […]

What Is Diversion?

A criminal conviction will affect you for the rest of your life. A criminal record can make it more difficult to find a job, obtain housing, and move forward with life. Yet many people who are arrested for the first time simply made a mistake, are suffering from a substance use disorder or a mental […]

Three Strikes Laws

Three strikes laws are sentence enhancements for a third conviction for a serious or violent criminal offense. The “three strikes and you’re out” concept is intended to keep career criminals and violent offenders in prison. Originally, the law was named because “three-strike” defendants would be “out” – that is, given a life sentence. Passed by […]