Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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At What Point In A Dispute Do You Hire An Attorney For Commercial Litigation?
If your business is involved in a litigation case, it is always best to have an experienced commercial litigation attorney handle the case. However, there are numerous cases that settle out of court so you may as well try handling the problem on your own before hiring an attorney. Before rushing to hire an attorney, ask yourself whether you can handle it and ask the other party if they are willing to negotiate.
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Don' Make These Three Mistakes At Your Arraignment
After people are arrested for crimes, they will typically have to appear in court to hear the charges against them and submit their pleas. Called an arraignment, this court procedure is fairly straightforward and generally only requires defendants to identify themselves and say one or two words to get through the proceedings. Strangely enough, though, many defendants commit grievous mistakes during this court appointment that significantly hurts their cases. Here are three common ones you want to avoid doing at your arraignment.
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Dealing With The Consequences Of A DUI In A Divorce
A DUI conviction can complicate many aspects of a person's life, including the divorce process. Whether you're the one who got the DUI or you're the spouse concerned about how the fallout from the court case will impact the separation, here's information about the types of things you need to account for during a divorce when a criminal case is involved. Both Parties May Be Financially Liable The biggest issue you'll encounter when a DUI is a factor in your divorce is that both of you may be responsible for paying court fines, restitution, and other costs associated with the case.
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What To Do When Your Civil Rights Have Been Violated At Work
When you head off to work each day, you likely do so with the intention of getting your job done and returning back to your house. You're cordial and kind and are careful to treat everyone well. Therefore, when you realize that your own civil rights have been trampled with, it can feel like the ultimate violation. It could be a co-worker who continually makes discriminatory remarks, or finding out that you've been left out of some business-related task or activity simply because of a physical feature.
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When You Have Assets: Marrying Your Loved One And Asking For A Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are contracts created between two parties who want to get married, outlining what would happen to assets that enter the marriage if the marriage dissolves. While this may seem a bit crass when you are getting married, if you have many assets you are bringing to the marriage, it is worth considering. Once you begin mingling your assets, ownership can become vague. If you have property, bank accounts, and other assets you want to protect in the event of a divorce, it's time to sit down with an attorney and discuss what you can do about a prenup agreement.
I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.