Money Laundering Money Laundering is the process of taking the proceeds of a criminal activity such as drug trafficking or illegal gambling and making them appear as legal.   Money laundering consists of three steps: Placement: Placement is the depositing of funds in financial institutions or the conversion of cash into negotiable instruments such as…

Pennsylvania Criminal Arraignment Many criminal lawyers residents can turn to, can give more information beyond the following basics of Criminal Procedure in Pennsylvania. Criminal Procedure in Pennsylvania includes (2) arraignments for every criminal case. The first one is called the preliminary arraignment and the second is called the formal arraignment.  Although it may seem obvious,…

What Is A Digital Privacy Clause? A Digitial Privacy Clause is an optional part of a Prenuptial Agreement.  The overall agreement is a negotiated deal between two people heading into marriage. Reasonable people recognize that some marriages end. Further, if a marriage ends, they recognize that emotions might run hot and it is to their…

Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act From a legal perspective, there are few differences between the process of filing for divorce for civilian couples versus the process of filing for divorce for military couples. While the legal process is the same, it is still important to work with a divorce attorney Tampa FL military families…

Mistakes to Avoid During Your DUI Lawsuit After being arrested due to a DUI charge and being involved in a car accident, the other driver may decide to file a lawsuit against you for bodily and car damages. During the legal proceedings, there may be mistakes you are unknowingly making that could ruin your defense.…

Tips for Getting Through Your First Appearance in Criminal Court If you were charged with a crime, you will have to appear in front of a judge and make a plea. It’s perfectly normal to feel normal about your first court appearance. However, if you prepare ahead of time, it won’t be as scary. Here…

Personal Injury Because people make a choice to drive while under the influence (DUI) the dangers are likely well known.  Televisions, billboards, and radio, combined have numerous advertising campaigns dedicated to reminding people to use driver services like a taxi, Uber, Lyft, rideshare or designate a sober driver if consuming alcohol.  Because DWI’s and DUI’s…

Divorce can be a difficult time for any person, regardless of if the separation is amicable or not. For those currently facing a divorce, we recommend consulting with a family law attorney for legal representation. A divorce can be emotionally challenging, and finding an attorney who is honest yet supportive can make the experience less…

Social media pitfalls: Divorce and holidays Anger and jealousy can lead people in divorce into social media pitfalls during the holidays, as an attorney from a divorce law firm  trusts can attest. Before social media, we no longer had to see our soon to be or recently former spouse. With social media there are holiday…

An Overview on Alimony Payments The decision to award alimony is dependant on the financial circumstances of both parties in the divorce and is not awarded in every divorce. When alimony is awarded, it is unlikely that it ill be set indefinitely. Here is a general guide to alimony and what you can expect whether…