How to Postpone a Divorce Trial

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When going through the process of a divorce, it may become necessary to request more time from the court to handle legal matters. You can file a motion to continue if you require additional time. When you file your motion, the court will review the basis for your request, and if it is reasonable, gr

List of Felonies in Alabama

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Felonies in Alabama range from Class A to Class C, with A being the most serious. Felony status of a crime is similar to most other states, with sentencing guidelines dependent upon a number of circumstances, including the use of weapons. The death penalty is legal in Alabama in capital murder cases

Ohio Laws on Who Delivers a Subpoena

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A subpoena is an order from the court that requires a person to appear at a specific place, date and time to testify as a witness in a case. In both criminal and civil cases, a subpoena is served on a witness to give testimony in court. A person can be subpoenaed to appear at a deposition, which is

Use of Technology in the Courtroom

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Making sure all evidence is presented correctly is important during any trial. Technology can help streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of any trial. There are many different technologies at use in every courtroom.

How to Search Court Records for Free

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Find the court records you need without paying a professional. Court records are considered public record and are available free of charge if you locate them on your own. Most court jurisdictions now have some indexes and records available online to make the process even easier. Availability varies

What Are the Objectives of Punishment?

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Punishment is the infliction of an unpleasant or negative experience on an offender in response to an offense. In ancient times, the sole purpose of punishment was retribution. However, in more modern societies the objectives of punishment include deterrence, retribution, incapacitation, rehabilita

What Happens During Sentencing in Arizona?

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Getting arrested and appearing in an Arizona criminal court is a stressful experience. It is important to have an understanding of the legal process to help you get through this challenging time. At the sentencing hearing you will be notified of length of jail time, fine or probation commitment you

What Constitutes a Crime?

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Crime is popular. It's on television, in the movies, and in books. Most people know that some activities, such as robbery and arson, are a crime. Yet other activities may be a crime, too, and not all crimes involve the courts. Nor has the definition of what is a crime stayed the same over time, and

How to Get a Court Calendar for Wake County, North Carolina

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Obtaining a court calendar in Wake County, N.C., is a simple process if you have access to the Internet. Created in 1963, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provides court calendars for all counties. Civil, criminal, district and superior court calendars can be accessed on the North Carol

How to Attach a Checking Account

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After obtaining a judgment in court, many creditors have a difficult time receiving payment. Often debtors will ignore requests for payments, and most creditors are not sure what steps they should take to collect their court-awarded judgment. Knowing how to attach a checking account will make it po

How to Respond to a Summary Judgment

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A summary judgment is a legal determination made based on evidence presented without trial. When there are no facts or rebuttal to case matters, one party can receive a summary judgment. Summary judgments are issued in civil and criminal litigation and issued to help minimize time and costs when iss

Do I Need to Involve the Court System When My Husband Died Without a Will?

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When individuals die without writing a will, they die "intestate." State intestacy laws govern the distribution of an intestate's property upon death. If a person dies with a validly executed will, the testator's will governs the distribution of property upon death. If your spouse died wit

What Is a Juvenile Wardship Petition in California?

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In California, children under 18 can become wards of the state under circumstances, such as when they commit crimes and are incarcerated. Under state law, juvenile wards can have legal guardians appointed to them through the state juvenile court. To achieve guardianship, adults must go through a leg

The Advantages of Majority Verdicts

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In criminal trials, a jury usually has two choices when considering whether to convict an individual. The standard in most states in criminal trials is the unanimous verdict (everyone agreeing to the same conclusion). As of April 2011, majority verdicts are an alternative (with a majority of at leas

What Is a Family Law Court Subpoena?

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Subpoenas are written requests for documents or testimony. They are issued in conjunction with many types of family law cases, including divorces, custody hearings, paternity suits, child support hearings and adoptions.

How to Appeal Court Judgements

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When a trial court rules against you, you may have the right to appeal that judgment to a higher court, generally known as the appellate court, who reviews what happened in the trial court for any errors. If the appellate court finds an error, it may reverse. The lawyers for the parties, or the part

How to Get Rid of a Felony Conviction in Pennsylvania

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A felony conviction can cause serious negative consequences in your life. It can ruin employment prospects, prevent licensure in certain fields such as health care or law and damage your reputation. You may even lose your voting rights or right to serve on a jury. In Pennsylvania, felony convictions

How to Stake a Mining Claim

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Under federal law, citizens of the United States have the right to stake a claim to mineral rights located on federally owned lands in 19 western states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oreg

How to Subpoena Records in Virginia for a Divorce Case

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In terms of court procedure, a divorce case is the same as any other civil case. Accordingly, any documents are requested during the discovery period. Discovery can be long and complicated; however, it basically consists of the opposing sides' requesting, or if necessary compelling through court ord

California Case Law on Sealing Urns

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It is not clear that California case law has addressed the issue of sealed urns. And, while California Business and Profession Code and other California law has laid-out requirements for storing human remains ashes, the law does not require urns. Rather, the law requires that durable containers be