Recent Blog Posts
Have You Been Accused of Date Rape?
You’ve been accused of date rape, and you should know the charge legal penalties are exactly the same as for any other rape. The fact that you two knew one another is beside the point from a legal standpoint. If you’re found guilty, it could mean prison time and having to register as a… Read More »
Your Rights Regarding Police Dogs
Americans have Fourth Amendment protections guarding them from unreasonable searches and seizures. But the use of dogs in conducting searches for drugs and contraband occurs regularly throughout the country making the potential for violations of these protections a serious consideration. It’s imperative that Americans know their rights when it comes to police dogs. Traffic… Read More »
Is it Domestic Violence?
People in unhealthy relationships often have trouble naming the issues they face. Many victims of domestic violence (DV) don’t believe they’re experiencing DV unless it gets to the point of getting a black eye, and even then, they may not be comfortable with labeling the behavior because they believe they deserved it, they’ve accepted… Read More »
Know Your Rights in Bankruptcy
If you’ve decided that filing for personal bankruptcy is the best way to get your debt issues under control, you’ve already survived the stress of angry creditors banging down your door. In many ways filing for bankruptcy will feel like taking a breath of fresh air, even though it can be complicated and depressing… Read More »
Why Stay With an Abuser?
It’s one of the most difficult social problems to understand: why people who are in abusive relationships don’t leave them. If the abuse is so bad, some might reason, why stick around? The answers are complicated and vary from case to case. Don’t Believe These Reasons Sadly, it’s all too easy for some people… Read More »
What Happens to Pets in Bankruptcy?
There’s absolutely nothing fun about having to file for bankruptcy. People in this situation have found themselves in financial difficulty, often through no fault of their own. Bankruptcy proceedings are generally stressful, and, depending on the type of bankruptcy, may involve the loss of numerous possessions. It’s understood, of course, that creditors have the… Read More »
Will Medical Debt Lead to Bankruptcy and/or Homelessness?
Over a quarter of Americans are straddled with serious medical debt. Medical bills that come rolling in for prescriptions, emergency care, hospital and doctor visits, physical therapy, medical devices, and related insurance premiums suck up huge portions of Americans’ earnings, often leaving them to forgo needed medical care, heating, grocery purchases, credit card debt,… Read More »
Florida Self Defense Law
If you’ve been involved in an event that resulted in the death of someone else, it’s possible you could be charged with manslaughter, or even murder, as an upshot of the incident. But were your actions legally justified? Is it ever legally acceptable to kill another human being? The fact is, under limited circumstances,… Read More »
Protecting Digital Life After Leaving Your Abuser
You’ve made the break, and hope you never have to deal with your abuser again! Modern times require that you take specific steps to prevent your abuser from victimizing you further through cyberstalking, identity theft, or otherwise disrupting your life. Here are some very clear steps you should take in order to keep your… Read More »
Means Testing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Do you qualify to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Many people don’t realize that the filing process includes means testing in order to have debt discharged with no repayment plan. While it’s a federal process, state law in Florida governs the rules around exemptions—meaning you can’t claim exemptions provided under federal law. The means… Read More »