Any system involving humans has the potential to contain errors, and the criminal justice system is no exception. In the case of an appeal, the type of error made is significant. The court makes a distinction between a harmless error and a reversible error. The former...
You never know what other drivers on the road are going to do. Each time you get into your vehicle, you are trusting that other drivers are going to operate their vehicles according to universal safety rules that should be common sense. When this happens, everyone can...
There's nothing quite like finding out you can't take a case to trial because your attorney messed up. Unfortunately, that happens more than you may think. New, inexperienced attorneys may make errors that impact your case, or you may find an older attorney doesn't...
Attorney-client privilege refers to the confidential communication between a lawyer and his or her client. When attorney-client privilege exists, the information related to such communications may not be used against the client in court. Information and communications...
Spinal injuries have a major impact on your life. Not only do they have the potential to prevent you from walking or using other parts of your body, they could also result in severe, chronic pain.Spinal injuries come in many shapes and forms, so no two people will...
When you hire a Denver area attorney to take care of a legal matter for you, you have certain expectations. For instance, you probably expect your lawyer to return your calls, file court documents on time and handle other aspects of your case. While most attorneys...
A brain injury is one of the most complicated injuries someone can suffer from. That type of injury can change a person's personality or cause depression. Brain injuries have the potential to alter almost every part of a person's life.What kinds of symptoms can you...
If an attorney violates a client's trust, he or she could be committing malpractice. For many people, an attorney who doesn't file paperwork on time or doesn't return phone calls means missing court dates and spending money to get little done.Attorneys have a...
Twinkling string lights have became popular to use inside as well as outside. These lights dazzle and brighten spaces. Unfortunately, some do pose a risk to individuals, especially if they aren't cool to the touch or designed for outdoor weather conditions. There are...
The outcome of a criminal case can have a positive or negative impact on the defendant's life. When the case ends in a conviction, many defendants try to determine if they can appeal the conviction.If you are considering a criminal appeal, you need to know a few...
