The thinnest line is all it takes to separate a tragic accident from a homicide — and what really happened is often a matter that has to be left up to a judge or jury to decide (unless the defendant decides to take a plea). For example, take the case of the accident...
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Month: August 2017
Weighing your choices: Is it time to file Chapter 7?
Is it time to declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Or, should you pull yourself up by the proverbial bootstraps and tough out the next few years hoping your finances improve? It’s a tough choice, and — ultimately — you’re the only one who can make it. However, that doesn’t...
Qualifying for Medicaid: Giving money away can be a big mistake
Nursing home care can be expensive, which why many elderly individuals attempt to qualify for Medicaid when they move into assisted living facilities. However, many people are surprised to learn there are strict asset and income limits on those applying for Medicaid....
What shows up on your criminal record?
If you’ve ever been in trouble with the law, you already know that a criminal record can haunt you long after you’ve moved past the event that caused your arrest. There is something that you probably don’t know, however: there are many different versions of a criminal...
Use these 5 tips when divorcing a sociopath
Any ordinary divorce can be difficult enough, but if your spouse is a sociopath, the divorce can turn into a nightmare. In popular culture, a sociopath is often easily spotted — in real life, however, they often can seem charming to those not in their immediate...
Second mistrial and judge’s decision brings end to case
Sometimes, there’s just no easy answer to a question of someone’s guilt or innocence — which is the message that two different juries sent in the case of a white police officer charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a black motorist....
Student loan restrictions cause misery
One of the most common complaints about bankruptcy law is that student loans are specifically excluded from the list of debts that can be discharged. Dischargeable debts, of course, are those that can be wiped out by declaring Chapter 7 or Chapter 11. They are...