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Maritime Lawyer: What You Need to Know When Hiring

Johan Leffler
January 21, 2023

Maritime law is a complex and specialized area of law that deals with issues related to ships, boats, and other vessels, as well as related activities such as shipping, boating, and fishing. It is a federal law that is governed by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Maritime Administration. When you are in need of a maritime lawyer, it is important to understand the qualifications and experience that you should look for when hiring one. Education and Training The first thing to consider when hiring a maritime lawyer is their education and training. A good maritime lawyer should have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and should have completed a course of study in maritime law. They should also be licensed to practice law in the state where t...

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Reasons Why You Should Take Estate Planning Seriously

Clare Louise
January 18, 2023

Estate planning is the process of making decisions about how you want your assets and property to be managed and distributed after your death. It is an important process that can have significant consequences for your loved ones and help ensure that your wishes are carried out smoothly and without conflict. Make sure to get in touch with an estate planning attorney San Antonio to plan your estate effectively and without any problems.  There are several reasons why you should take estate planning seriously. Distribution of assets One of the primary reasons to take estate planning seriously is to ensure that your assets and property are distributed according to your wishes. Without an estate plan, the distribution of your assets will be determined by state laws, which may no...

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How Often Do Parole Hearings Occur?

Kaleigh Wiza
January 4, 2023

Parole hearings occur every time an incarcerated defendant becomes eligible for parole, mandatory supervision, or medically recommended intensive supervision. After you plead guilty to a felony or receive a guilty verdict at trial, the court can order you to spend a certain amount of time in prison, but nothing, not even prison sentences, is set in stone.  Defendants who receive prison sentences often get released into the community sooner than the date indicated in their original sentence. Only a minority of these instances involve cases where the defendant appeals his or her sentence, persuading the court that the original sentence was unfair. Except in the case of the most serious crimes, defendants who receive prison sentences will eventually become eligible for parole. Accord...

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