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When Can a Patient Sue a Health Care Facility for Medical Malpractice?

01-05-2017

Medical malpractice in the legal context is not limited to lawsuits against doctors and nurses. It also applies to health care facilities where alleged malpractice took place. Victims that have been injured due to the negligence of hospital staff can sue the health care firm to compensate them for their…

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Family Law 101: The Risk of Spoiling Social Media Evidence

01-02-2017

A person who deletes something of evidentiary value in bad faith can be prosecuted in court. Any action that is deemed by the court to spoil evidence can lead to potential litigation. Not many people are aware that deleting a social media account can also be considered an act to…

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Three Tips for Early Reinstatement of a Driver’s License

12-30-2016

The stakes of driving under the influence (DUI) are high. A person convicted of this offense has to pay penalties and even serve a jail term. Most often, the driver’s license of the person convicted of a DUI offense is suspended. Getting the license back requires fulfilling certain requirements that…

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The Principles of Mens Rea and Actus Rea in Criminal Law Explained

12-27-2016

Mens rea and actus rea are important aspects of criminal law that are considered in court to determine the nature of a crime. The presence of these two conditions must be established before a criminal charge and the appropriate punishment can be determined. In this article, we will take a…

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New Client Review: "Excellent"

12-17-2016

“Excellent” “The story of how I met Jordan is amazing. I was dealing with a Family Court issue at that time, when I decided to get the highest quality of attorney for my case. My first thought was to review the list of attorneys I was provided with, Jordan’s name…

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Rickards Secures $165,000 Auto Settlement

11-26-2016

The large automobile injury settlement occurred after three years of litigation.  The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards has secured a $165,000 settlement, stemming from an automobile accident which occurred in December, 2013. The defendant driver had been drinking heavily in the twenty hours leading up to the accident, and…

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Will You be Prosecuted for Acting in Self-Defense?

11-06-2016

Most state laws give the benefit of the doubt to a person who has acted in self-defense. If someone breaks into your house, and you shoot that person out of fear of being harmed, then the court will generally rule in your favor. However, this does not mean that no…

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Family Law 101: What is a Domestic Violence Injunction?

11-03-2016

Domestic violence is all too common in the US. Statistics compiled by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence (NCAD) show that every year an average of one million individuals are abused by an intimate partner. Moreover, more than 20,000 phone calls are made every day to hotlines nationwide regarding domestic…

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Understanding the 3 Phases of Drunk Driving

10-31-2016

Most people think that driving after drinking will result in a DUI charge. This is not necessarily the case as you will be only charged when you operate a vehicle when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is more than 0.08 percent. Police officers follow standard guidelines established by the…

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When Can You Request an Emergency Child Custody Order?

10-28-2016

Are you afraid that your ex-partner will take your children away and flee the country or hide? If so, you can seek an emergency custody order in court. You may want to contact a family attorney to ask that the judge issue an order that will prevent the other parent…

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Is DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor in the US?

10-25-2016

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.08 can result in serious charges. Generally, a DUI is considered a misdemeanor. However, if the drunk driver causes an accident that results in the loss of property or life, it can become a…

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What are the Elements of a Criminal Assault & Injury Case

10-22-2016

The criminal process in the US begins when a person commits a crime by performing an illegal activity.  Criminal assault and injury cases follow through a process of arrest, accusation, public trial, and defense plea. There is no one criminal court process in the country. Each state has its own…

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