False imprisonment is a crime in which you are accused of forcibly holding someone against his or her will. Since there are situations in which it may be legal to detain someone, the court will not just take your accuser’s word for it. There are elements of the charge that the prosecution will have to prove. For example, the prosecution will have to prove that you detained the defendant: Intentionally …
Read More »Wrongful death lawsuits are not simply available to provide compensation to someone who is suffering from a loss, but also serve a vital role of acting as a deterrent to the defendant for negligent behavior. How the Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works Wrongful death claims follow a similar process to personal injury claims. The plaintiff will need to demonstrate that the defendant had a duty of care. Then, the defendant will need to be shown to have breached that duty of care.…
Read More »When many people think of estate planning, they tend to think of the wealthy. This is because many individuals do not view their modest means as constituting an estate. However, the truth is, everyone has an estate that must be managed, even if the monetary value of their assets is virtually nonexistent. This is because your estate not only covers your assets, but your debts, your financial decisions, and your medical care as well.…
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