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Prenuptial agreements, once associated primarily with the rich and famous, have gained in popularity with couples of modest means as well as those who have considerable assets.
Some people are afraid that a prenup speaks to the end of a marriage that has not yet begun. However, many couples realize that signing this kind of agreement is a smart way to plan for their shared future.
Facing any kind of criminal accusation can disrupt your life and destroy your reputation. Simply facing charges will have drastic consequences, so the potential effects of a conviction would be catastrophic. This is especially true if the charge in question is a felony such as assault with a deadly weapon. If you are facing this or any other criminal charge, you should know what defenses may be relevant.
Assault with a deadly weapon is defined as a physical attack that is carried out with a weapon or object capable of inflicting severe injuries. The following are three examples of potential defenses that may be applicable if you are hit with an assault with a deadly weapon charge:
As an Arkansas moviegoer and TV watcher, you probably hear some version of the Miranda warning in every “cop show” you see. But have you ever considered that the Miranda warning is one of your most important protections if you find yourself in a situation where law enforcement officers attempt to question you about a criminal matter?
Basically, the Miranda warning, which emanated from the landmark 1966 U.S. Supreme Court holding in Miranda v. Arizona, consists of the following four parts:
Many times, people know themselves best when it comes to assessing whether they are safe to drive. However, it is true that some people may have a false sense of how well they are able to drive after a few (or more) drinks.
So, should you trust your judgment about whether you are safe to drive? How about if you have something such as a portable or smartphone breath test?
After a criminal conviction, a person may be prepared to appeal. In fact, he or she may be ready with new evidence of innocence or new ways to present old evidence. However, the legal system makes it difficult to appeal on the basis of innocence.
What is much more likely to succeed is an appeal on a basis such as technical error. For example, someone could present evidence that police mishandled the case by forcing confessions. Perhaps he or she could argue that the defense attorney was asleep for most of the trial, or that prosecutors concealed evidence. But an argument of innocence is unlikely to get far.
Each state takes control over its own laws and punishments. How a court handles a child perpetrator depends on the laws in that state. In Arkansas, a child may be tried as a adult, but it greatly depends on the situation. Each case is handled on its own and decided based upon the circumstances and the law.
According to the Nation Juvenile Defender Center, any case involving someone under the age of 18 is referred first to the juvenile court system. The youngest age at which a child may be tried for a crime under the system is 10. The majority of cases will likely remain in juvenile court, which means the child is tried under juvenile standards and not adult standards, but there are times when a child can be charged as an adult.
If an Alabama judge or jury convicts you of committing a drug-related offense, the severity of your penalties will likely vary based on factors such as the details of your crime and whether you have ever offended before. In some cases, you may receive an offer to participate in drug court as an alternative to serving time behind bars. Drug courts are closely supervised programs that seek to not only help keep you out of the state’s prison system but to also help you beat your drug addiction.
Drug courts have proven benefits not only for you, the addict and offender, but also for your surrounding community. To be more specific, drug courts may:
Alimony, also called spousal maintenance, is a form of support one divorcing spouse pays to the other. Spouses can agree on whether one will pay alimony, how much and for how long, or they may instead choose to litigate this issue so a judge will make the final decision. In either case, it is important to understand the types of alimony available in Arkansas and factors that influence it.
Permanent alimony
Drunk driving can have devastating consequences. Besides the risk of getting a DWI charge, you also run the risk of causing serious property damage and injuries if you drive while intoxicated. Avoiding a charge and other negative consequences can be accomplished if you stay away from common behavior that leads to drunk driving. Here are some tips to avoid a DWI and other consequences.
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