Each year, at least 70 people in the United States are killed by electrocution due to faulty consumer products. The majority of these victims were adults aged 40 to 59 years old. Electrocution is also one of the most common workplace injuries. In fact, about nine percent of all deadly workplace accidents involve electrocution. If […]
Common Flaws in DIY Estate Plans
These days, it’s not hard to find DIY estate plan websites, software packages, books, and fill-in-the-blank forms. More people than ever are relying on DIY estate plans to make wills and other estate documents. It’s a cheap solution for those who can’t afford to pay an attorney to create estate plan documents. But, if you’re […]
Can I Withdraw from the Joint Account While Divorcing?
Most married couples have joint bank accounts. They’re a convenient way to budget, plan for the future, and share expenses while you’re married. But when things go wrong and divorce proceedings are underway, those joint accounts can suddenly become the source of headaches and frustration. Many divorcing couples are unsure about how to manage a […]
Can You Get a DUI on a Private Street?
You probably already know that driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal on public streets. But what if you’re driving on a private street? Many states actually do prohibit drunk driving on certain private properties. DUI On Private Property in Wisconsin Although it might vary according to the state you live in or the state […]
Stop and Officer Frisks
Stop and frisk procedures have been in the news quite a bit lately, with claims of drivers and pedestrians being stopped and frisked, and being falsely arrested as a result, when they shouldn’t have been. That’s what attorneys say happened to Kavin Nesbit, in State v. Nesbit, while he was walking down I-94 with a […]
Consent to Blood Draw Issues
As most people know, the results of a blood draw can make a significant difference in the charges you face at a traffic stop. It’s for this reason that giving consent to the blood draw in the first place can be so important. It is your right as a citizen to either give consent or […]