With recent headlines announcing girlfriends and wives’ arrest for physically abusing their partners, a question that we don’t ask often enough has been raised! Out of all of the male-on-female domestic violence cases we hear so much about, how many men are victimized? While it’s not very common to hear…
Even if you don’t think the lie detector test is right for you, you will probably have to take it someday. This type of test is prevalent during police investigations. But, it’s also widely used for many situations, including job applications, especially government jobs. This is done to check employees…
In most cases involving someone dying, assigning the blame can be relatively straightforward. A drunk driver ran a red light and caused the death of someone crossing the road, a person is assaulted and dies from their injuries, an overworked surgeon botches a relatively simple medical procedure and the patient…
Laws exist in every country of the world to protect you and provide a framework that allows all citizens to live in peace and harmony. While some laws may seem a little excessive and antiquated, they usually make sense, and most people don’t think twice about following the rules. However,…
There is a certain level of confusion around the legal implications of taking your children abroad if you are divorced or separated. This article attempts to address some of these concerns and provide you with a point of contact for further information. The first thing that needs to be considered…
DUI is an acronym for “driving under the influence.” DWI stands for “driving while intoxicated,” or in some cases, “driving while impaired.” The terms can have different meanings or they can refer to the same offense, depending on the state in which you were pulled over. In any case, DUI…
Contempt of court, also referred to simply as “contempt,” is the disobedience of an order of a court. It is also conduct tending to obstruct or interfere with the orderly administration of justice. The purpose of recognizing contempt of court is to secure the dignity of the courts and the…
“I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” – a mantra recited dozens of times a week in TV shows and movies. It’s so familiar that its significance can be overlooked. But, when sworn in a court or other official proceeding, it makes everything…
Have you ever been unable to locate someone? No, we’re not talking about playing hide-and-seek with your friends or kids! Here we’re referring to significant instances of tracking down people for more critical reasons: a customer who didn’t pay for the services received, a missing witness, somebody who ditched you…
Are you hiring the right person for your organization? Do you make decisions according to your “gut feeling”? If you are among those who think that all job seekers are completely honest in their resumes, we advise you to give it another thought. Even if it is not always the…
