If you are like most people, you've probably heard that husbands and wives cannot be forced to testify against each other in court. You may even think that testimony from a spouse is prohibited; giving those in a criminal cases a convenient way to suppress pertinent information. While there is some truth to this belief, if you are facing criminal charges, your spouse can (and may even be required to) testify in court, depending on the circumstances.
- If you have been stuck in traffic enough, you have probably seen more than one motorcyclist take advantage of their bike's narrow width and squeeze between two vehicles. They can often be seen riding through slowed, or stopped traffic, in an effort to get to the front of the pack. What you may not realize is that unless you are in the state of California, this practice is actually illegal. Some studies have argued that it should not be, and lane splitting may actually help reduce the number of motorcycle related accidents throughout the country.
- If you are a truck driver who consistently carries heavy loads of cargo across the country, then you are probably used to working quickly to please your customers. Unfortunately, this may lead to long days, sleepless nights, and accidents. Each year, hundreds of thousands of large trucks are involved in vehicle accidents, and fatigue is one of the 10 main causes of these accidents. A lawyer will be needed if this occurs, and you may have to pay a significant amount of money in damages if a death or injury occurred during the incident.
- If you're staring down the barrel of an impending divorce or reeling from a recent one, your primary concern may be establishing or maintaining custody of your children. Fortunately, a skilled, experienced divorce attorney can help you do just that, in addition to helping you secure a more secure financial future for the kids. Here are three ways these legal experts can help you keep your brood under one roof -- yours.
- Anyone who has ever been involved in a complicated car accident understands how taxing the aftermath can be. In addition to recovering from injuries and missing key time at work, you might also be trying to navigate through a lawsuit with the help of your lawyer. Although you might be tempted to walk away from your lawsuit and fire your attorney, giving up won't get you anywhere. Here are two ways to streamline your case, so that you can relax while your attorney takes care of business: