Law Archive

Even if you go out of your way to avoid any run-ins with law enforcement, you may end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. That said doing your best to steer clear …

Getting a traffic ticket is an upsetting experience. If you have experienced the frustration and anxiety of seeing lights behind your car, you are not alone. The good news is that you can fight, and …

Several Australian states have recently passed laws permitting euthanasia in limited circumstances, and this has raised concerns among elder rights advocates. They fear the laws may lead to more elder abuse, whether through gradual devaluation …

A patent application is a long and tedious process that often discourages people from getting a patent. As a result, their ideas are easily stolen by other people and they can’t claim ownership. Big companies …

During a divorce, it is essential to know how you, as a separated couple, are going to settle the issues on child custody. After all, the children’s well-being should always be on top of all …

Cosmetic surgery is already very common nowadays. It is no longer a taboo if you get breast implants or a facelift. People are doing it all the time to look fresh and young. You can’t …

If the defendant has an excuse or reason for not being on the scene of the crime when it took place, his defense is what is called the alibi defense. In Latin, the word “alibi” …

Car accidents are prevalent, especially in most urban areas. In fact, you are more at risk when you drive a car than when you ride an airplane. Getting into a traffic accident is something that …

A visit to the hair salon is, more often than not, a simple affair. We either get a haircut, get our hair done, or get some kind of treatment, such as hair dyeing. But when …

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