Any time you're facing a criminal charge, you have the option to potentially seek a plea bargain. One of the benefits of a plea is that you can sometimes get the initial charge reduced in exchange for your guilty plea, saving the court's time and possibly reducing your sentence. If this is your first time dealing with a criminal charge and plea negotiations, there are a few things that you should know.
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If you have recently been involved in a car accident, the insurance company might have made a settlement offer to you. You could be tempted to go ahead and sign the paperwork so that the check will be released, but there are a few things that you will want to do first. These are some of the first steps that you should take before accepting an insurance settlement offer:
1. See Your Doctor
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Most people plan on working a full-time schedule up until they plan on retiring. Unfortunately, an unforeseen event can disrupt those plans for the worse. If you are suffering from an injury or medical condition that does not allow you to work, you can actually receive disability benefits that will get your life back on track.
You may be worried about your claim being denied, which will make you hesitant to even apply for disability benefits.
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If you have recently been pulled over by the police and arrested for a DUI, but you know you were not "under the influence," you need a DUI lawyer. He or she will tell you that there are certain things which can trip up a breathalyzer scan and/or bloodwork. The following are just three examples of some things that can cause you problems with the law when you did not intend to get into trouble.
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When you and your spouse filed for divorce, the custody arrangements were working perfectly. However, over the years, conditions have changed. As a result, the custody arrangements are no longer working the way that they should. Your custody arrangements may be court-ordered, but that doesn't mean they can't be changed. It's not uncommon for people to go back to court to have their custody arrangements modified. If your current arrangements are no longer working, it's time to talk to an attorney about having the orders modified.
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