Monthly Archives: September 2015
Punishment Varies for a DUI Manslaughter Conviction
Though DUI manslaughter carries a minimum offense of four years within the state of Florida, a recent report by the Miami Herald examines the vast variations that often exist among sentences for this charge. Examples discussed in the article include: Kayla Mendoza is a 22-year-old who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for… Read More »
There is Rarely Any Student Loan Relief in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is often seen as a fresh financial start, providing individuals with a path out of debt and towards better money management habits. Each year, the U.S. Bankruptcy courts receive thousands of petitions from individuals hoping to discharge their debts and start anew. But some types of debt are so strong that they even… Read More »