Fighting a DWI charge

October 9, 2018 | David J. Hernandez | 0 Comment | 3:00 pm

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With the punishment for Driving While Intoxicated ranging from minimum of three months’ worth of suspension of your driving license, court fines, obligatory alcohol program, increased insurance expenses for your next vehicle registration, it is more than obvious that you will have to try and fight your DWI charge in order to get the best possible conviction for you.

The single most important thing when you actually get arrested for DWI and you decide to fight the charge is to keep your cools and use the time you have in order to prepare the best you can since these processes tend to move forward with a fair speed.

First of all, there are certain circumstances that you can identify for yourself as bases of your defense. The first ones are related to the actual driving and state that if you were not directly handling the vehicle you cannot be charged for a violation such as DWI. The second ones are related to the act of arrest itself. For example, the court will not have a case against you if the officer that made the arrest did not follow the legal procedure or he lacked the legal justification to stop your vehicle.

These circumstances and a number of others can make a strong case for your side and can have a positive impact on the final conviction however; there is no doubt that you will need to find yourself a well experienced DWI lawyer who will know the ins and outs of the whole process and prepare the best defense for you. Consider the following points when browsing for your perfect legal representative in a situation like this:

Start your research by asking for recommendations from friends and relatives who`ve have similar experience and then carry on to the internet. With the abundance of information there you`ll be able to narrow down your search to a few possible choices.

Go for the experienced ones. An experienced lawyer will produce the best result for your budget since they have already processed hundreds of similar charges and will quickly spot the weaknesses and emphasize the strong sides of your case.

Don`t go for the ones that promise a 100% success. Even though most of the cases the sentence can be reduced with a proper lawyer support, you just cannot believe someone that says they have a success rate of 100% in DWI charges and give them your business. Be carefull when you`re making this decision and search for an attorney that will communicate reasonable results.

Skilled Neck and Back Injury AttorneysSkilled Neck and Back Injury Attorneys

May 16, 2023| David J. Hernandez| 0 Comment| 9:42 pm

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Should I Consult With a Lawyer?Should I Consult With a Lawyer?

March 20, 2019| David J. Hernandez| 0 Comment| 2:55 pm

You know you qualify for social security disability benefits. For instance, you worked in jobs that paid into the social security system. You also have a medical condition that meets the social security administration’s (SSA) of a disability. However, you still need to consult with a disability lawyer before applying. For example, a lawyer will evaluate your claim, medical records and request medical tests that will further help your case.

Even though you know you’ll qualify for disability, there are some cases where you will be denied. There could be reasons why you are denied such as:

You made too much money. The SSA considers a “substantial gainful activity”, or SGA, which means that your income is too high to be disabled. In 2014, the SGA limit for people who aren’t blind was $1,070.
Your medical condition won’t last long. You must have severe impairment that lasts at least 12 months.
You didn’t follow physical therapy as required unless there is an acceptable medical excuse. If you don’t follow your physical therapist’s orders, it could stop you from receiving disability.
The SSA can find you in the system. The Disability Determination Service, or DDS, determines your medical eligibility. If either agency can’t locate you to schedule an examination, you will be denied.
You committed fraud by trying to obtain disability benefits.
Your disability is caused by a drug or alcohol addiction.
You committed a crime that prevents you from collecting social security disability.

So, now you are thinking about reapplying to overturn your denial. You can do this by yourself, but due to various terminology, rules and deadlines, you will need a lawyer. For example, a disability lawyer will know the type of evidence needed to support your claim. In addition, he or she will advise you of the relevant laws and how to proceed with your claim.

You have worked and put money into the system. You are disabled and need that money back to support yourself and your family. You shouldn’t go through the process alone. Instead, you should consult a disability lawyer.

It often takes a couple of attempts before a denial is overturned and you receive your benefits. However, with the help of a disability lawyer, you have a legal warrior on your side to help you. If you are in the Kansas, Missouri or Illinois and need help with any social security disability questions, concerns or assistance.

How Does Estate Law workHow Does Estate Law work

March 24, 2018| David J. Hernandez| 0 Comment| 2:48 pm

The Law Offices of John N. Kitta Estate Lawyer; http://www.youareingoodhands.com/, provides comprehensive legal help in the area of estate law. Come by our offices in Fremont, California. You may be a client but we will treat you like one of our family. This is core to us because estate planning is a legal service that everyone will need whether they realize it or not. Estate planning covers a number of elements but it is simply providing for the continued management of one’s assets whether they have the capacity to do so our not. Careful and attentive estate planning takes into account the tax consequences of one’s estate based on the nature of that person’s estate and the location of that estate. A person’s estate could be anything from a simply bank account to ownership and holdings in real property and corporate interests.

If you take the time to check out our website at http://www.youareingoodhands.com/ many of your answers regarding estate planning can be answered. The following areas are some of the most frequently asked topics regarding estate law and planning Estate Law:

Organization and succession of family owned and operated businesses.
The division of real, personal and intellectual property and assets.
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The preparation of wills and trusts for generational familial assets.
The purposes and requirements related to durable and sometimes limited powers of attorney.
The design and creation of charitable trusts as well as trusts for minors and for certain people with special needs.
Internal Revenue Service and the State of California’s application of its Franchise Tax Board and negotiations involving general estate taxes.
The need for proactive planning to avoid or limit exposure of ones estate to probate court and conflicts regarding inheritance issues.
The relevance of estate planning and why one would need a living trust and what is a living trust.

There is no one formula for estate planning that suits all individuals. The proper legal advice is based upon the nature and extent of one’s estate. My office will sit down with you and do an estate audit of all of your business holdings, real property interests as well as potential future earnings still due to you such as annuities, stock and other investment yields. I will then outline some estate structures that you can engage in now as well as put into place in the future. It is not difficult once you realize that you only become aware of the need for estate planning once a crisis is already at hand.

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