Criminal Lawyer Receiving a call from a police officer could send chills down your spine for a numerous amount of reasons. The first thing that would come to your mind is that you have done something bad or that you have been associated with someone or something in some sort of criminal activity. If you ever receive a phone call from a police officer, it would be best for you to immediately get in contact with an attorney. It is even more imperative that you get in touch with a criminal lawyer, like from The Lynch Law Group, if the conversation that you had with the police officer was about … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer It is just as important for pedestrians as for drivers to pay attention to traffic signs. A “Hidden Driveway” or “No Pedestrian Use” sign is of little value when the pedestrian cannot see it. Signs that are covered by overgrown trees and bushes create hazards for pedestrians by depriving them of important warnings. Trees that cover traffic signs and signals can cause indirect harm to pedestrians. When a driver cannot see a hidden stop sign, the driver might argue that striking a pedestrian was an unavoidable accident. When an accident occurs because a sign was covered … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer After a motorcycle accident that leaves you injured, you may receive a lot of conflicting advice from many different sources, some trustworthy and others less so. As a result you may be confused about what you should do in the aftermath. For example, you may have heard that you should not talk to representatives of an insurance company following a motorcycle accident. However, it is important to draw a distinction between your own insurance company and the other party's insurer. Talking to Your Insurance Company It is not only encouraged but often necessary to talk to … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer If you have been arrested, charged, and convicted of a DUI, you may be ordered by the court to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car. This device is a breathalyzer connected to your car's dashboard and wired into your ignition system. Depending on the state, you may be required to have the device installed after your first or second DUI within a period of time. In general, you will need to have it for a period of 6-24 months.  The ignition interlock device will prevent your vehicle from starting if, after you blow into it, it detects your BAC being … [Read more...]

Criminal charges can be terrifying, especially when dealing with the possible consequences of jail time, probation and a criminal record. If criminal charges were the result of self defense, your lawyer may recommend using self defense as a way of defending your case. Facing criminal charges as a result may seem unfair, especially when in the process of protecting yourself. Should you find yourself in a situation where you have been charged with a crime, contacting a criminal defense lawyer will be a way of putting your best foot forward. Questions are one of the first things you will be … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer Some claims are more complicated than others and require extra help to tackle the legal jargon and complications that come with filing. Others may be straightforward and don’t require an attorney, but what about claims in between the two extremes? If you don’t want to pursue a claim in court, you may wonder if you can still use a lawyer’s services. Here are the most common answers to questions that show how lawyers can help your situation, no matter the case. Does Your Case Need a Lawyer? Sometimes a lawyer is necessary because the claim involves too many complicated … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are immediately protected from collection actions by a provision in the law called an automatic stay. This protection means that creditors cannot contact you by phone or try to collect from you in any way for accounts included in the bankruptcy. If you have a wage garnishment, those payments also stop. Keep in mind that not all debts can be included in your bankruptcy, and you are not protected from collection efforts on accounts not included in the filing. Some examples of non-dischargeable debts are student loans, … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer Sometimes clients -- especially those who are providing seller financing loans -- want to know the differences between a deed of trust, contract for deed, and mortgage. There are certain differences between these three debt instruments that should be considered prior to providing a loan.    The Basics of a Mortgage At the most basic level, a mortgage is a debt instrument, secured by the collateral of specified real property that the borrower is obligated to pay back with a predetermined set of payments. If the borrower does not make payments, then the … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer You’ve probably heard the term “power of attorney” but may not know what it means. In general, someone with power of attorney is someone designated to make decisions on your behalf. More explanation is provided below. When Would Power Of Attorney Be Needed? In most cases, we think of power of attorney being used in the context of incapacity. That’s why POA is so often associated with estate planning and elder law. As unsettling as it is to imagine, there may come a time when you become cognitively or physically incapacitated. That means being unable to make and/or … [Read more...]

Criminal Lawyer For someone who is struggling to pay off their mounting debt, it can be overwhelming to sort out what to do next. While in some situations, filing for bankruptcy may be inevitable, you may be left wondering if it’s possible to avoid bankruptcy somehow altogether. The stressors of the bills and expenses you may be struggling to pay can be incredibly tiresome. You may be unsure of what to do next, and if you will ever be able to get out from under the crippling debt, you are struggling with. When faced with such an obstacle, you will probably have several questions for how … [Read more...]