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Reasons to Seek Out a Police Brutality Attorney
The proliferation of smart phones and other mobile devices with cameras has forced police brutality out of the shadows and into the mainstream consciousness. But police brutality attorneys say that you do not have to be shot or killed by law enforcement for an incident to rise to the level of police brutality. Police misconduct…
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Three Things to Keep in Mind When Working with a Police Misconduct Attorney
For individuals who have been the subject of police brutality, seeking an attorney who is experienced police misconduct is usually the best choice. Individuals may be frightened of how they can protect themselves, or wondering if they will face adverse actions for suing an officer or even the police department. However, the point of justice…
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Oregon Ballot Measures and Felony Crimes Requiring Minimum Mandatory Sentences
Have you been arrested for a Ballot Measure 11 crime in Oregon? If so, you want to have an experienced criminal defense attorney to advise you of your rights and responsibilities and provide other relevant counsel. Ballot Measure 11 and Crimes There are a number of criminal offenses that are addressed by Ballot Measure 11:…
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How to Find A Good DUI Attorney
Nobody thinks about how to find a good DUI attorney until they really need one. If you have found yourself being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), it is likely a stressful and very unfortunate result of a decision that you regret. Despite the mistakes that led to this event, it is important to…
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7 Tips to Help You Survive a Divorce
If you are looking a getting a divorce, you are not alone. Every 60 seconds two couples in the United States get a divorce. If you are facing this, there are some things you can do to make the process easier to get through. There is even legal aid for divorce, if you think you…
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The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Auto Accident Attorney
Driving on the roads is something that we all do every single day, but it is one of the most dangerous activities in the country. Everyday there are accidents caused by so many factors: weather conditions, road hazards, traffic mishaps, animals running into the lane, other driver’s negligence, and many more. Being in one of…
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Do I Need to Hire A Worker Compensation Lawyer?
There were recorded 327,060 job-related sprains, strains, and tears; 229,190 injuries due to slips, trips or falls; and 170,450 back injuries recorded in 2013. That same year over 900,000 occupational injuries and illnesses caused workers to miss days of work, resulting in the average U.S. worker missing eight days of work because of an occupational…
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What You Need to Know About Finding an Attorney
The need for good legal counsel cannot be overestimated. One of the most common forms of arrest is for drunk driving; more than 1.4 million people per year are arrested for a first time DUI. DUI consequences can be significant. Penalties vary from state to state, but in California, for example, a misdemeanor first conviction…