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Requirements to Succeed in Criminal Law ? Fast Thinking and the Art of Persuasion

10th August 2010
The main role of a criminal lawyer is to persuade - whether that be magistrates, judges or a jury. The criminal lawyer may have to convince the magistrate or judge as to law or he/she may be attempting to convince the jury as to the facts most favourable ...
Author: Declandevin
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New York State Child Support

12th January 2010
The amount of child support depends on the parents' income. For families where the combined income of both parents is under $120,000, the state of New York set Child Support guidelines. They are: 17% of the combined parental income for one child; 25...
Author: Bret Well
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How Much Is Child Support In New York State?

22nd December 2009
How Much Is Child Support In New York State? By David Storobin The amount of child support depends on the parents' income: . 17% of the combined parental income for one child; . 25% of the combined parental income for two children; . 29% of the c...
Author: marryzalaa
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I’m Being Sued in Georgia -- Now What?

21st August 2008
Being sued can throw sensible people into a panic. A lawsuit is an adversarial process that looks a lot like a very polite fight, and the sums of money at stake can be high. You might feel angry or betrayed by the plaintiff and want to take immediate acti...
Author: stokesinjurylawyers
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The Process in a Misdemeanor Case

07th June 2006
The Process in a Misdemeanor Case Arraignment The arraignment is the defendant's first court hearing after the arrest, booking, and initial bail phases of the criminal process have taken place. This is usually the first opportunity for the defendant t...
Author: Darren Kavinoky