Law Enforcement: What Do I Say When the Police Question Me?
Sep 29, 2009
But I can explain my innocence? So what? Once the police have you in custody the information you give will be used to further the investigation against you. When you are questioned in this regard, ...
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Ethics: Yes I Need a Lawyer!
Sep 23, 2009
Check Background Always check background, experience, and disciplinary record before you hire the lawyer. You should inquire about the specifics of a lawyer's background while you are trying to dete...
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Constitutional Law: What is Due Process of Law?
Sep 22, 2009
Fifth Amendment The Fifth Amendment guarantees due process about all matters pertaining to laws of the federal government.
Our Fifth Amendment says....
"No person shall be held to answer for a cap...
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Constitutional Law: Can the Police Search My Car?
Sep 22, 2009
Probable Cause The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, as it is generally understood, protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You are presumed to be in possession of anything found in hi...
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Workplace Discrimination: A Basis for Wrongful Termination Claims
Sep 15, 2009
Age The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees forty years of age or older against discriminatory firing based on age. Disability The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pro...
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests Made Easy
Sep 14, 2009
Form This letter form (an example seeking CIA information) is one you may wish to follow....
Information and Privacy Coordinator
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Coordinator...
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How to Answer a Small Claims Complaint
Sep 10, 2009
File in Time As soon as you are served with the Complaint review the summons for the due date of your formal Answer. Make sure you calendar that date and leave plenty of time to make sure you file y...
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What is a Complaint?
Sep 08, 2009
Pleading A complaint is a formal written pleading that sets out the basic facts and legal reasons that a plaintiff is entitled to obtain a remedy for a dispute. Parties The parties to the complaint a...
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How to Organize Your Small Claims Case Testimony
Sep 02, 2009
Main Points Divide your testimony into the several main points that are apparent in the case. You may want to make a list. Give each topic a heading. Under each heading, write down all evidence yo...
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How to Subpoena Documents
Aug 29, 2009
Either party in a case may apply for a subpoena for records In the court case, either the plaintiff or the defendant can issue a valid subpoena for records and documents. There is no limit to the nu...
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