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What Is a White-Collar Crime?
When people hear the word ‘crime,’ they often imagine physical violence, theft, or some other nasty encounter that takes place on the streets. While this is indeed [...]
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
If you’ve been hurt or seriously injured in an accident, you are most likely going to need the help of a personal injury attorney. Most people [...]
The 10 Best Law TV Shows and Movies
The courtroom has captured audiences’ attention for decades. Whether it’s the telling of a compelling trial, a lawyer with a noble cause, or a judge on a [...]
5 Twitter Profiles about Criminal Law
Staying up to date with the latest in criminal law can be difficult. Whether it is finding accurate sources or just lack of time, there is always a better way to stay current on the criminal law world. Here are five Twitter profiles to follow [...]
How to Choose the Right Law School
1. Location Is Everything Unless you are already dead set on a top rated law school, location is one of the first areas to consider. Where you attend law school often has a strong effect on where you eventually will practice. As you progress through [...]
Immigration Criminal Issues
While there seems to be a stereotype across the country that assumes immigrants become criminals, studies have shown that immigrants are less likely to be charged with a crime than native-born citizens. The incarceration of immigrants among young adults was also lower than the rates [...]
Meeting With a Lawyer for the First Time
Meeting with a lawyer for the first time can be intimidating. Vocabulary may be new and confusing, and the nature of the meeting may be different from what you were thinking it might be. Here are some tips on what to expect when you are [...]
How Crimes Affect Your Record and Life
Back in the days of old western movies, when a person committed a crime, they served their jail sentence and moved on with their lives. These days, for those who commit crimes, jail time could be the least of worries. Consequences for crime can last [...]
Getting Child Custody in a Divorce
Child custody cases can be some of the most difficult to resolve during a divorce. Utah law typically favors joint custody; however, a parent can get custody if other factors are presented, and the court decides that single custody is best. In order to gain [...]