Under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, every U.S. citizen has the fundamental right against self-incrimination (or, as it is more commonly known, the right to remain silent). However, protecting your right to remain silent is not as easy as it sounds, and law enforcement has a number of tricks to convince you to talk even when you do not need to. Here are some important tips you should know about protecting your right to remain silent:
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Slip and Fall Accidents: How Do They Happen?
One of the single most common reasons for personal injury lawsuits are slip and fall accidents, also known as trip and fall accidents. These accidents are exactly what they sound like: someone trips or slips due to some hazard, and hurts themselves in the subsequent fall. While not all falls are preventable, many are the result of negligence on the part of property owners who did not take adequate care of their premises. Here are some of the most common causes for slip and fall accidents:
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What is Marital Property, and Why Does it Matter?
When a married couple goes through the process of getting divorced, they will almost inevitably get involved in a debate over how to distribute their marital property. In some cases, they may not even agree on what exactly counts as marital property, for the purposes of dividing up their assets. But what exactly is marital property, and why is it so important in divorce law?
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Five Important Facts You Should Know About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
For some people, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is also known as a wage earner’s plan, can be an effective means of escaping severe financial distress. However, many people do not understand what a Chapter 13 bankruptcy entails, or what its benefits are. Here are five important facts you should know if you are considering declaring Chapter 13 bankruptcy:
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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Plea Bargain for a Criminal Charge
If you are arrested for an alleged criminal act, you will most likely be faced with the decision as to whether you should accept a plea bargain. While this may seem like a difficult decision, the fact of the matter is that an estimated 95% of all criminal cases end with the defendant pleading their charges. Here are the pros, and cons, of taking a plea bargain:
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Five Major Factors That Make Pedestrian Accidents More Lethal
No type of motor vehicle accident is more potentially deadly than pedestrian accidents. In these sorts of accidents, unprotected civilians are impacted by cars, trucks, or other vehicles, often suffering severe injury or death as a result. However, there are a number of factors that make pedestrian accidents much more likely to be fatal. Here are five major factors involved in pedestrian accidents that make them more lethal to accident victims:
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Five Things To Avoid When You Are Getting Divorced
The process of getting divorced can be an unpleasant time for anyone, but some divorces are significantly more unpleasant than others. Unfortunately, some people do things that may seem reasonable at the time, but which come back to bite them later on, ensuring a worse outcome to their divorce. Here are five things you should avoid doing when you are getting divorced:
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What is No-Fault Divorce, and Why Does it Matter?
New York first passed no-fault divorce into law in 2010, substantially changing how divorce worked across the state. This potentially gave people who wanted to divorce in New York much more freedom to end an otherwise tumultuous relationship that no longer was working out. But what exactly is no-fault divorce, and why does that potentially matter for people seeking divorce?
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Five Types of Police Brutality You Might Encounter
Police brutality is a sadly common phenomenon whenever people come into contact with the police. Some law enforcement officers are willing to engage in blatant acts of violence, or other illegal or unconstitutional acts, in order to secure arrests or punish those they think deserve it. Unfortunately, even innocent witnesses and bystanders are not necessarily protected against the consequences of their misconduct. Here are five types of police brutality you may encounter when you come into contact with law enforcement:
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How “Road Rage” Leads to More Auto Accidents
“Road rage” has become more of a threat over the past few years, as incidents of shootings on the road have increased dramatically, according to one study. Not only does this result in direct violence to drivers, but road rage also increases the risk of accidents overall. But what exactly is road rage, and how does it make it more likely that people will get into auto accidents?
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