Over our lifetimes, we will develop any number of medical issues. Some, like a cold or tennis elbow, will come and go with time, leaving us without any lasting symptoms or vulnerabilities. Others, such as arthritis, can end up lasting for years and even decades, impacting our lives in many ways and making us more…
Going to trial is always a risky proposition no matter how certain a criminal defendant may be of his or her innocence. A jury is comprised of individuals with their own thoughts on the criminal justice system, jail, and guilt or innocence, as well as with their own prejudices and preconceptions. Despite the best possible…
Congratulations, after a perhaps long and hard-fought battle, you’ve accomplished the goal that you initially set out to achieve when you first filed your lawsuit – you’ve won! This is no small feat and certainly cause for celebration, but it does not mean that your litigation efforts are over. After the judge, or a jury,…
Lawyers and individuals talking about divorce proceedings have a tendency to focus on the worst-case scenarios. Advice from some attorneys, friends, or family members regarding how to proceed in divorce tends to focus on instances where all-out war was waged between spouses, or where one spouse is urged to anticipate that the other will be…
Personal injuries can arise in a wide variety of circumstances. Sometimes they’re the result of a bike or car accident that leads to physical damage and personal injuries. Other times, they can be the result of unsafe circumstances at work such as a faulty railing or broken equipment. Many personal injuries also arise because of…
If you are a criminal defendant who has been accused of a crime, it is likely that much of the evidence that will be presented against you at trial will take the form of witness testimony. This means that individuals who witnessed activities or heard information related to your case will take the stand and…
Many times in litigation, parties to a case will have to exchange information that is sensitive, private, confidential, or even a trade secret. Although the party may not want to hand over this information for any one of these reasons, the party is often required to because the information or documents are relevant to the…
In a divorce, circumstances surrounding children often arise as the most contentious issues that parents must deal with. Aside from complicated issues of custody and visitation, non-custodial parents, and also parents who share the physical care, must also figure out how much money they owe to the other parent in the form of child support….
In most personal injury lawsuits, a plaintiff will sue a defendant for a particular set of injuries that he or she has suffered. Sometimes the defendant will be the only person who can possibly be responsible for the injuries, such as when a defendant assaults the plaintiff. In many cases, however, the accident will be…
The United States Constitution has enshrined important protections for criminal defendants in Iowa and throughout the country. These protections include the right to an attorney representative in most situations, the right to be free from unlawful search and seizure, and the right to remain silent. Criminal defendants also have the right to a speedy trial…
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