Legal Articles, General Practice

Maximum Misdemeanor Sentences

The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor is 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stops

The police need reasonable suspicion of criminal activity before they can stop a motor vehicle.

Minnesota DWI Penalties

Minnesota DWI penalties are largely controlled by statute. The amount of jail time you could be facing depends on the type of DWI charge, as well as any prior DWI convictions.

Minnesota Wrongful Death

Wrongful death lawsuits are complicated. However, the right lawyer can help recover compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one.

Self Defense in Minnesota

Self-defense in Minnesota can be available if a person is charged with a number of different crimes, including assault, domestic assault, homicide, and even disorderly conduct.

California Physician Sunshine Act

Northern California Medical Malpractice Law Firm

How Can Social Media Affect My Illinois Divorce?

We are all aware that what we post on social media may have an adverse effect on our job prospects, but few of us have likely considered the impact our posts can have on a pending divorce case.

Alan Garner, In-House Attorney

Detailing experience as in-house counsel

Experts can help during Florida divorce mediation

Though the parties may choose divorce mediation to avoid a courtroom battle, the couple may need to bring in some experts into the mediation process to offer advice on issues that they have little experience in.

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