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Speeding and Moving Violations

Moving violations are offenses that occur while your vehicle is in motion, such as running a red light and reckless driving. Most speeding and moving violations are not considered crimes, but infractions. These infractions are also called ‘citations,’ which are usually minor offenses that are charged against the driver and result in penalties and monetary […]

Debunking Legal Myths

In today’s digital environment, along with movies and television, the general public is influenced by myths, misinformation, and sometimes, downright lies. Unfortunately, this includes many common myths about the law, which can be detrimental to you and your family’s well-being. It is rumored, for example, there are “tricks” to “beating” a breathalyzer, such as eating […]

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What the Bill of Rights Means

We all learned about the Bill of Rights in school and know that it is an important document that is supposed to protect the rights of Americans. However, US History class was a long time ago for most of us, so it's worth revisiting the history of this founding document…

Stranger-Originated Life Insurance

Stranger-Originated Life Insurance (STOLI) is a controversial life insurance policy that has been gaining attention in recent years. It is a type of policy where a stranger, someone who has no insurable interest in the life of the insured, initiates and purchases a life insurance policy on someone else's life.…

Burden of Proof

"It is better that 100 guilty persons should escape than one innocent person should suffer." —Benjamin Franklin The burden of proof is a legal concept that refers to the responsibility of a party to prove a particular fact or claim in a legal situation. This concept is essential in both…