If you have watched any crime show, you have probably heard someone “read their rights.” But, exactly what are these and why do the police narrate them during the arrest or interrogation? Most importantly, are the police required by law to read them to a suspect? The...
Month: August 2022
How to change your custody arrangements in Massachusetts
You may have spent weeks gathering evidence for your custody proceedings or multiple days in mediation creating a parenting plan with your ex to create a workable custody arrangement. The custody order entered by the family law judge presiding over your divorce or...
3 ways that careful estate planning protects you as you age
Planning for your retirement usually involves making an educated guess based on averages. Your decisions on everything from your goals for saving to the budget you project for yourself in the future are based on averages and current data. Issues ranging from a sudden...
2 possible defense angles if accused of drunk driving
If the police arrest you and charge you with drunk driving, you might wonder if that is that or if there is any way you can defeat the charges. There are many different arguments that people have successfully used to overturn DUIs, so it pays to consider them all....
You don’t need to make money to face drug trafficking charges
When people think of drug trafficking, they often picture dramatic scenarios. Perhaps they mentally conjure images of a dramatic television show they enjoyed, or perhaps they will think of real-world cases, like the notorious Black Tuna Gang that used a fleet of...
How should you ask your spouse for a divorce?
If you want to divorce your spouse, then it is your right to do so. You only have one life, and if you feel you are wasting it with them, you should do what you need to change things. Yet, many people struggle to break the news to their partners. There are sometimes...