2016

How To Get A Lighter Charge If You Are An Accomplice To A Crime

If you aided someone in a crime in any way and were charged with the crime, you could be held responsible for it even if you did not really commit the crime yourself. If you are in this position and are wondering what will happen during your criminal trial, there are several things you should know about accomplices and the way the law views them. What Is An Accomplice? When a crime is committed, the person responsible for actually committing the crime can be charged with the crime; however, anyone that may have helped this person complete the crime may also be charged with the crime.

Injured Playing An Amateur Sport? What Are Your Legal Options?

Participating in amateur sports as an adult can provide you with lasting friendships and a great source of stress relief. While the majority of children -- nearly three in every four -- play at least one sport during childhood, only one in four continues this participation in sports as an adult (despite the clear physical and mental benefits of doing so). However, whether you play a competitive contact sport like football or roller derby or a less physically intense sport like golf, you may be at risk of injury.

Your Post-Divorce Budget: Items You Might Not Have Correctly Identified

Once you've decided that divorce is the only option for your current situation, the considerations quickly turn to finances. From retirement portfolios to property assets, the messiest part of the divorce is often the allocation of the couple's financial resources. When you consider that the quality of your life depends on your ability to sustain it financially, it's easy to see why so much time and effort is spent on money.

Work in Public Relations? How Can You Avoid Charges of Securities Fraud?

If you work as a public relations (PR) executive at a publicly traded company, your primary business objective is to paint your company in as positive a light as possible—from issuing press releases highlighting new innovations your company has made to responding to media questions or criticism on a policy or product. Walking the tightrope of employer loyalty and personal integrity can be a difficult one, especially when your statements or actions can send your company's stock price soaring.