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Many Americans simply accept that jail time or a prison sentence can be used as a correctional device. Someone commits a crime, goes to jail, learns the error of their ways, and comes out as a “new” person who will never repeat their mistakes. Jail acts as a deterrent...
Before you get married, you should discuss the possibility of a prenuptial agreement with your betrothed. While some people don’t want to do this because they assume it’s a bad thing, a solid agreement can help set your marriage off on the right foot by providing you...
You have done your best to stay out of trouble, but people make mistakes. Just the same, it's a shock to find yourself facing criminal charges. You're naturally scared and confused. Should you just take a plea? Should you confess? No. It is important to defend...
During a divorce, if you want to continue to play a role in the lives of your children, you will probably seek shared custody with your ex. Once the court awards it, either as part of the temporary custody order or in the final decree for your divorce proceedings, you...
A sobriety checkpoint in Dare County nabbed four Virginia residents just after midnight on April 23 near Nags Head. When the vehicle came through the checkpoint, the driver was unable to produce a valid driver’s license, prompting the investigating officer to look a...
Pregnancy doesn't just happen to married couples who have planned for it. Unexpected pregnancies can occur even between people who aren't in a relationship, and couples who don't get married can choose to intentionally have a child. Regardless of the circumstances...
When you decide to marry the love of your life, you don’t even want to consider the idea that you could divorce in the future. Even so, it’s best to protect your assets as if this will happen. Remember, just because you’re taking steps to protect your assets doesn’t...
Divorce gets complicated. People make emotional decisions. They make financial decisions. When these two worlds collide, they may even violate the law. One example of this is when, rather than disclosing all of their financial assets, people attempt to hide them. An...
You fell and got hurt while you were at a friend’s house. You didn’t want to go to the hospital, but the swelling and pain were more than enough that you knew you’d need something stronger than the ibuprofen you had in your cabinet. Against your better judgment, you...
One of the most common myths about the legal DWI limit of .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is that you can get a DWI above the limit and that you cannot get one below it. That’s only half true. You certainly can get a DWI if you are above or even right at the...