A person commits disorderly conduct if he or she intentionally or knowingly: 1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;…
By Heather Jamieson The process of accepting the fact that your loved one needs to have a Guardian appointed by the Courts is a stressful one. Once the choice is made to proceed with filing a Guardianship in the Texas…
In personal injury law, “damages” refers to the sum of money awarded to compensate you for your injury or loss. Personal injury damages usually fall into two categories: compensatory or punitive. Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Law Compensatory damages cover the…
Criminal mischief is defined as 1) intentionally or knowingly destroying tangible property owned by another person; 2) intentionally or knowingly tampering with the tangible property of another person and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to the owner or a…
The thin line between love and hate is nor more apparent than in family court, most notably in contested divorce cases. A divorce lawyer can be used to help streamline the process as the two spouses can barely have a civil…
What are the three main components in a successful DWI Defense? The three issues that any North Carolina DWI Lawyer should be looking for are Reasonable Suspicion to pull over your car, probable cause to arrest you and whether or…
Burglary is defined as 1) the entry of a habitation or building without permission with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault; or 2) remaining concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault in…
After settling a wrongful death claim you can be facing mixed emotions. Even in this difficult time, it is important to plan ahead. When a wrongful death settlement results in a significant payment for your loss, you will want to…
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Court Reporter Sometimes you might need to hire a court reporting company for your business, municipal, or other legal needs. If you find yourself in need of a court reporter but have never…
Federal and state governments have legislation enacted that is intended to protect employees from unscrupulous employers. These laws dictate when, how, and why employers may terminate employees. If you believe that your employer has fired you for reasons that may…