Posts by Jordan Rickards
Personal Injury Law (Or Law of Tort)
Description The term commonly used to describe it is “Tort.” It’s derived from the Latin term which means “to twist.” Unlike “criminal law” the state is not responsible for the persecution and eventual punishment of the wrong dower. Instead, the injured party (i.e. the plaintiff) typically seeks some form of compensation (also referred to as…
Read MoreRickards Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School in Perth Amboy
Jordan Rickards has been elected to a three year term as the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The school has an enrollment of five hundred students in grades 8-12, and will expand by an additional one hundred students in 2017 when it…
Read MoreScope of Family Law
What is Family Law? Families are not only the most basic and oldest units of human society but also its smallest as well, and as such, have played a pivotal role in the creation of human civilization as we know it today. In fact, family units are the basic blocks on which the entire edifice…
Read MoreDWI: Legal Repercussions
DWI (Driving While Impaired) is slightly different from driving under the influence because in many states of the US DUI refers only to driving under the influence of alcohol and or narcotics. But Driving While Impaired may mean the driver’s judgement may be impaired by many reasons such as illegal narcotics, alcohol or even prescription…
Read MoreRickards Law Wins Appeal In Involuntary Commitment Case
The Appellate Division of New Jersey has sided with The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards, Esq., in an appeal of a decision involving the involuntary commitment of a patient under the care of the State of New Jersey. Rickards was hired by J. Daniela Fama, Esq., representing the State of New Jersey, to write…
Read MoreDUI (driving under the influence) Law
Definition of DUI DUI may be defined as: “The act or crime of driving while affected by alcohol or drugs.” In many parts of the world including the US, this is a serious crime and is liable to prosecution by the state as a criminal offense (punishable with incarceration and or fines.) And more ever…
Read MoreCriminal Law
Definition Criminal law has been universally defined in the following terms: “Criminal law or penal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It regulates social conduct and proscribes whatever is threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people. It includes the punishment of people who violate these laws.” Historical context Ever…
Read MoreYour Rights When Pulled Over for a Suspected DUI
When you see red and blue flashing lights behind you, the thought “Oh no! What do I do?” probably pops into your head. Of course you know to slow down and pull over. But once the officer is there, questions of law arise and you might not be sure of your rights. Here are the…
Read MoreWill and Power of Attorney
Will A will or ‘testament’ (as it colloquially referred to sometimes) is a binding legal document in most countries in the world today. It is usually though a document referred to as ‘last Will and Testament’ (duly witnessed by at least two adult individuals of sound mind) by which an individual desires his/her property to be distributed at…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Car Accidents
Auto accidents happen every day and most are caused by driver error. For one reason or another, people take their eyes of the road or stop paying close attention. In those few seconds, two cars can collide leading to injuries or the death of the drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. If you were in a car…
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