The estate planning process may lead a person to think hard about where all of his or her assets may really be and what may be important. While obvious assets such as houses, cars and bank accounts may be a part of the estate planning process for Nevada residents,...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: June 2014
Florida Supreme Court tightens rules on informant testimony
In a time of modern advances in evidence-gathering technology, such as DNA analysis and smartphone tracking, it is tempting to overlook more time-tested methods that prosecutors still use to build a case for criminal trial.The Florida Supreme Court has, however,...
Estate planning may be different for each Nevada resident
Many Nevada residents may be lucky enough to never experience an incapacitating illness or injury. However, as a person ages, the likelihood of such an experience could increase. Therefore, many residents may wish to be prepared and draw up important documents...
Warrant now needed in Florida to gather cellphone data
People who watch crime-related TV shows probably know that one’s cellphone can serve as a tracking device. Cellphones automatically stay in contact with nearby cellphone towers; those contacts, in turn, are recorded.Police in Florida and elsewhere have found that by...
Nevada residents may want to consider trusts
Whenever someone sets out to begin the estate planning process, there may be more options on the table than they realize. Leaving assets behind for family members can be a complicated process in and of itself. One option that can give someone flexibility in how they...
Florida man arrested for past probation violation
A Florida man on the run from parole violations that he allegedly committed nearly three decades ago has been apprehended out-of-state, where he seemed to have been living out in the open until authorities finally learned of his whereabouts.Interestingly, the county...
Florida judge disallows officer’s testimony as unbelievable
A Florida circuit judge threw out the trial testimony of a police officer in connection with a recent drug case, after declaring the officer’s claims to be “incredible.”The case involved a traffic stop that escalated after an officer who arrived at the scene claimed...
Estate planning tips for Nevada residents of all ages and stages
No one likes to think about death or family disputes. Many younger people may not even think estate planning applies to them in any way because of their health and age. There are also quite a few older Nevada residents who keep putting off estate planning or try to do...