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What Is Adjudication?

Adjudication is the term for the final decision in a disputed case. In criminal law, a “stay of adjudication” is a type of deferred judgment, which may allow someone to avoid jail time and keep their public record clear. In bankruptcy, adjudication is the final decree between the debtor and creditors. Adjudication in unemployment is the determination of whether […]

Filing Taxes with Child Custody

“Married, filing jointly” parents can claim children as dependents on their federal tax return. However, filing taxes can be more complicated once the parents get divorced. Only one parent can claim a child as a dependent if they file as single or head of household. Income tax issues involve both federal and state tax laws. […]

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) was enacted in 1982, and was designed to ensure that spouses divorcing military members who are part of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, are treated fairly when it comes to spousal support, payment of child support and the division of marital assets. Questions about how […]

Criminal Defense Strategies for Drug Charges

Facing any criminal charge is a frightening experience. Facing drug charges can be especially terrifying due to the mandatory minimum sentences that accompany many of these offenses. Alleged drug crime charges that cross state lines can also be charged as federal offenses. This article identifies defense strategies that may be available to defendants facing drug […]

What Role Do Witnesses Play At Trial?

Whether you are preparing for your own criminal trial or for testifying as a witness in someone else’s trial understanding the roles of witnesses and the common questioning techniques they face will be helpful. Witnesses have a huge role in the outcomes of trials. That could mean the difference between you going to prison and […]

The Role of Character Witnesses in Criminal Cases

If you are facing criminal charges, your lawyer is likely considering and gathering evidence. There are different types of evidence. There is physical evidence and witness testimony. Physical evidence includes emails, texts, camera footage, fingerprints, DNA, and the things confiscated from your car, house, and pockets. There are several types of witnesses in both criminal […]

Criminal Investigations: Techniques and Legal Boundaries

You may be familiar with criminal investigation techniques from television shows. In a TV show, the criminal process from the crime and conviction only takes an hour. In reality, criminal investigations generally take much longer. There can also be problems along the way. The police department may make mistakes that violate a suspect’s rights. Criminal […]

What Is a Criminal Conspiracy?

If you intend to commit a criminal offense but never do it, it is not a crime. However, if you plan to commit a crime with other people, you can face criminal liability. Criminal conspiracy is forming a criminal partnership. You and your co-conspirators can all face the same criminal charges. The elements of criminal […]

Criminal Forgery and Fraud: Deception and Consequences

Making false claims or misrepresenting material facts to get money or something of value is fraud. When fraud involves using someone else’s signature, it is typically referred to as forgery. Criminal forgery and fraud can be felony crimes, depending on the level of theft. Criminal forgery is punishable by jail time, fines, and restitution payments. […]

Criminal Restitution: Repaying Victims for Damages

When defendants are sentenced, courts can order jail time and fines. However, there are other penalties judges can impose, including criminal restitution. Court-ordered restitution requires defendants to pay money to crime victims. Not all criminal cases will require repaying victims for damages. If you have been arrested and have questions about restitution, talk to a local […]