How To Prepare To Testify in Court
How can I be prepared if I have to testify in court? The idea of testifying can often make people feel nervous or unsure of themselves, whether they are only a witness or actual participants in a criminal or civil trial. The event can go more smoothly if you know the basics of success. Here […]
What kinds of questions will they ask me at trial?
Honesty is essential while answering questions during trial. A witness must be trustworthy. Give concise answers and be confident in your answers. Keep in mind that you are not there to dispute. That is the lawyer’s responsibility. It is impossible to “win” at trial. The opposing lawyer has prepared his trial questions for hours. According […]
Thoughts On The Election
As of right now, Friday, November 6, we’re 3 days post-election and have no clue who our president is. Welcome to America? Many predicted that calling the election would take time. Not many expected this much time. It seems, however, that Joe Biden will be our next president. Of course, we’ve seen how quickly things […]
Supreme Court Upholds DACA
Supreme Court Upholds DACA Active duty military. Nurses. IT wizards. Students. DACA recipients are all of these and more. They’re people who came to America illegally, but not on their own accord. Their parents wanted them to have a better life, a brighter future. While some in congress have been fighting against this resilient group, […]
Limited Representation Can Make Hiring a Lawyer More Affordable
Let’s face it – legal fees aren’t cheap. When people need a lawyer, the biggest obstacle is often being able to afford one. Limited representation is a type of fee agreement that can make hiring a lawyer much more affordable The “Notice of Appearance” Usually, when a client hires a lawyer for an open court […]
Starting The New Year Off Right
It’s that time of year. New goals, new plans, new expectations. It’s exciting at first, but according to U.S. News & World Report, the failure rate for New Year’s resolutions is said to be about 80 percent, and most lose their resolve by mid-February. Starting the new year off right is the best way to […]
Setting Personal Goals For 2020
Whether you’re navigating the legal system or your case has closed, it’s important that you take personal health – physical and mental – seriously. Being healthy in mind, body, and soul will make facing any challenges you have ahead of you easier. The real challenge of setting goals for 2020 isn’t necessarily sticking to them, […]
Why clients should be prepared for trial (even if they don’t really want one)
Nobody wants to go to trial. Ok, that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. There are some people who are eager to get their day in court and aren’t afraid of a courtroom. For the vast majority, the mere thought of a trial is enough to cause shivers. It doesn’t matter the type of case. […]
Immigrants Facing Removal Can be Detained Indefinitely
Major Immigration Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that immigrants who are waiting to be removed from the country can be held indefinitely without a bail hearing. ICE usually holds immigrants facing removal in an immigration detention facility, which is like a jail. The people in these jails may have come to the […]
Bad Fences Make Bad Neighbors
We here at Cohen & Winters don’t practice land law. A recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decision, however, provides an interesting look at how you can lose your property rights if you aren’t careful. Trouble in Paradise The McKay family has had property in Hampton, near the beach, since 1963. In 1993 they put up […]
