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A kiss is defined as touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting. A kiss is not a meaningful thing for teenagers nowadays, considering how society is today. A young boy in Maryland is getting charged with second-degree assault for kissing a girl on a dare. The dare went too far when the boy pulled the girl's shirt and shoved his tongue in her mouth. There were citizens that believed the boy should not be charged with assault, but this act is considered illegal in…

Facts: Wanda Silman was a clerical assistant. As part of her daily duties, she has to travel to the post office to retrieve the firm’s mail and pay postage fees. On the day in question, after she finished her tasks at the post office she went to her personal bank in the opposite directions for personal reasons. While traveling to her bank she had gotten into a car accident with Michael Timmons. Timmons then sued Silman, her insurer, and the firm’s insurer for physical injuries. The lower court…

My public service career goal is to become a public defense attorney. While shadowing an Assistant State Attorney for Prince George’s county, I was able to see the trials of many individuals. The criminal justice process impacts the lives of thousands of people every day. The attorney I was shadowing began her career as a public defense attorney. When she asked me why I wanted to be one, I responded with the fact that I have watched the lives of many of my classmates and friends be changed by…

When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may not feel up to navigating the unfamiliar complexities of the legal system. Insurance companies have decades of experience minimizing the value of claims like yours, which is why an aggressive, experienced personal injury attorney like The Podor Law Firm in Cincinnati is so valuable. With their knowledge of the law, they provide a variety of vital services that will help you achieve the outcome you need. A skilled accident…

My interest in law and government began during my freshman year when I decided to become a member of Teen Court. I’ve always had a thirst for knowledge and I signed up for this activity because I viewed it as an opportunity to gain an insight on how the court system worked and learn about the different roles involved. What I did not expect was to gain a passion about defending or prosecuting a defendant and enjoying the responsibility of informing the judge, jury, and audience about the evidence…

Thesis: If a defense attorney chooses to represent a client and defends their client by any means legally possible during a trial and this does not put the client in a worst off state then they otherwise would have before the defense, then this is morally permissible. If a defense attorney does anything other than attempt to benefit their client, then this is morally wrong. Part One: I’d like to start by laying the foundation for my thesis. First of all, I’d like to consider the case where…

Attorneys as Negotiators Another role attorneys commonly fulfill in the United States is that of a negotiator. This is a role they play while also acting as an advocate since when the attorneys are fulfilling this role they are negotiating on behalf of their clients. Negotiation is defined in Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.) The role of being a negotiator, or trying to reach an agreement in the case,…

~ Paralegals, AKA Legal Assistants, are an important part of a successful legal team. Duties given to the paralegal can include interviewing clients, conducting investigations, research, preparing documents, assisting during hearings, even "representing clients in some administrative hearings" (Goldman, 2017). In order to effectively carry out these duties, one must possess up to date and accurate technology knowledge. A lot of communication and research is done using current technology. A good…

In order for me to become a lawyer, I first have to graduate high school which will be in the year 2018. In order for me to graduate high school I need at least 24 credits. At the moment I have 14 credits with 7 credits in progress. Meaning that by the end of my junior year i will have a total of 21 credits. So then in my senior year I will only have to take 3 classes and get an abbreviated schedule. Overall though to get into a law school you have to take the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)…

If you are getting divorced, it is important that you treat your attorney with respect and work with them. Your attorney is largely responsible for how your assets are divided and, if you have children, the custody arrangement you end up with. Make sure you don’t make these four common divorce mistakes with your attorney. #1 Losing Control Of Your Emotions Your attorney is not responsible for the fact that you are getting divorced, nor are they responsible for the actions that your spouse…