Quincy Legal Issues Blog

It may go without saying, but when accused of a crime, one would be wise to look into building a criminal defense. So what is a criminal defense? Building a criminal defense against criminal accusations could look like building a defense to charge, seeking a plea deal or other rebukes in the prosecution's attempt to pin a crime on the accused. Without one, or with an inadequate defense, it could result in unwanted or unnecessary consequences for the accused.

Whether you or a loved one or friend are facing charges related to white collar crimes, drunk driving, drug possession or even theft, the professionals at Levin and Levin LLP, know how to prepare a criminal defense that will suit each person's unique situation. Being familiar with the laws and the potential consequences can and does help in determining what to do next. That's where we excel and where we can help our clients get a leg up on understanding criminal charges.

If you and your spouse-business partner have decided to end your marriage, you will soon face the property division phase of your divorce.

You may have put your marital home at the top of your list of assets, but what about the family business? This is an asset, too, and perhaps the most significant one you have. What will become of it?

Planning for the future is something that many think about upon the turn of the New Year. Whatever your goals are for the New Year, and the future in general, an estate plan should be one of them. Estate planning can accomplish many goals that you may not necessarily be aware that it can accomplish. If you are business owner, an estate plan may be necessary in case something were to happen that would make you unavailable to run or make decisions for your business.

When it comes to running a business, no-one knows more about it than the owner. However, odds are, that you have family members or employees that can help to take over business duties when you are no longer able to. An estate plan can name duties, people or circumstances specific to you and your business, in the event you are unable to attend to them. They can also help to manage financials, and who has access to the most sensitive information and the potential to make business decisions.

Most people on the road have seen those distracted drivers, the reckless drivers - the ones who swerve in and out of lanes, stopping in the nick of time and otherwise putting themselves and others on the road in danger. Most of us go out of our way to avoid these drivers. However, we can't always get out of the way and sometimes, are just at the wrong place at the wrong time. What this can result in is a car accident injury for yourself or a loved one.

The truth is, car accident injuries due to negligence can happen even if, up until that very moment, the other driver was driving responsibly. What that means is car accident negligence can happen to anyone. It just takes one moment, one poor decision to cause car accident injury. Seeking damages if another driver's accident directly caused personal injury is a person's right.