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Monthly Archives: January 2017

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What Happens When a Court Does Not Give a Defendant a “Speedy” Trial?

By Julia Kefalinos |

If you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor and awaiting trial, you understandably want your case resolved as quickly as possible. Indeed, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees all criminal defendants the right to a “speedy” trial. But what exactly does “speedy” mean? Miami Man’s Conviction Reversed Due to Yearlong… Read More »

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How Does a Divorce Settlement Affect a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

By Julia Kefalinos |

In a divorce, the parties reach an agreement on how to divide any property held or acquired by the marriage. Once approved by a Florida court, this agreement forms a binding contract. But what happens when one of the former spouses files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Does bankruptcy affect the other spouse’s rights under… Read More »

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