As with many important issues, states across the country are divided when it comes to capital punishment (widely known as the death penalty). Some don’t allow it under the law, while others have moratoriums on this practice issued by their governors. Many, like...
Circumstantial evidence does not directly establish a fact in question but provides a basis for a reasonable inference that the fact likely exists. It relies on logical connections and surrounding circumstances to draw conclusions rather than providing explicit proof...
The duties of an estate's executor are crucial - how they handle their responsibilities will determine the experience of beneficiaries and other interested parties. It's essential to communicate with beneficiaries effectively since they have a right to be reasonably...
A will is a fundamental component of virtually any estate plan. This legal document can make clear your instructions in terms of passing on assets to beneficiaries. A will can also designate guardians to look after minor children and otherwise detail your wishes...
Imagine this: You’re peacefully browsing through a store and minding your own business when suddenly you’re approached by store security and accused of shoplifting. If you’re like most people, you’re going to feel some combination of outrage, humiliation and fear –...
As a general rule, you do get to expect to have a certain level of privacy in your own home. This extends to the things that you own. The police cannot simply come in to your house and take items or perform a search without your permission, because that is your...
Serving as the executor or personal representative of an Oklahoma state can be a very challenging undertaking. People often have to commit many months of their time to the process and worry about how the responsibilities they assume may open them up to liability....
A power of attorney is a useful legal document. It can give a third party the legal ability to make decisions for someone else. Generally speaking, other people cannot make your medical or financial decisions. They can’t access your bank accounts or tell your doctors...
If you're facing assault charges for threatening someone with a gun, you may wonder whether an unloaded gun is considered dangerous. An unloaded gun may not be able to fire, but this doesn't mean you won't be charged for threatening someone with it. Even when you...
Getting pulled over because a police officer suspects chemical impairment may mean a complete disruption to someone's schedule, as they might spend the night in jail. It could even be a full weekend before they have an arraignment in front of a judge. A driving under...