The Law offices of Dennis P. Wilson just completed a jury trial that lasted approximately 4 weeks in the Burbank, california Court house. Dennis P. Wilson was able to successfully defend his client from various allegations made by a contractor and defeat the contractor's claim against his client. The jury deliberated for approximately 4 days after listening to all of the evidence and hearing the Judge's instructions. The Court had the verdict recorded on July 16, 2007.
Although you do not want to have to go through a jury trial, you should be sure that the attorney you choose to handle your case has the ability and stamina to handle a long jury trial. In this case, the Court allowed mini-opening statements which necessitated boiling down the case into a two minute statement. This helped the jury focus during voir dire (the jury selection process) and enabled the attorney to get a feel for the jurors that would be sitting in judgment of his client.
If you would like more information about the jury process, what it takes to complete a jury trial or any other information, contact the Law Offices of Dennis P. Wilson. Their web site is www.dpwlaw1.com. the phone number is 1-877-dpwlaw1. Call an attorney who knows how to navigate the court system and follow the rules to obtain a successful result. Whether it is defending a civil action, a criminal case, a domestic violence matter or any other legal problem, you want an attorney in Burbank, California who can get results.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
ATTENTION TO DETAILS IN CONTRACTS
Anytime you are entering into a contract make sure that you have the time to read it in detail. If there is anything you do not understand make sure you either ask the other party what it means and put the meaning down in writing or take the time to call a Burbank attorney for advice. When you do sign the contract, everyone will assume that you read it and understood it, including a Judge if the matter goes to litigation. Be sure that any definitions you arrived at are included in the contract. This way there will be no misunderstanding as to what means what.
You have a right to include your own terms and conditions in the contract and negotiate the other terms and conditions in the contract. Try and be as specific as possible and spell every possible contingency out in the contract. The details and wording are suppose to protect your rights. There are some standard provisions that should be in every contract including an attorney's fees provision. This provision will enable you to recoup your attorney's fees and costs if the matter is litigated and you prevail.
Having a Burbank attorney review your contract up front will not only be to your advantage it can save you money down the road. Also, an attorney can plan ways to help you maximize your return on your contractual rights. Most attorneys will be happy to charge you an hourly rate to review and edit contracts. This is probably the best approach as opposed to a flat fee. Flat fees for reviewing a contract have the disadvntage of creating an incentive for the attorney to short cut the review process. A detail review may cost a bit more up front, but in the long run quality work product is what you want and not short cuts.
You have a right to include your own terms and conditions in the contract and negotiate the other terms and conditions in the contract. Try and be as specific as possible and spell every possible contingency out in the contract. The details and wording are suppose to protect your rights. There are some standard provisions that should be in every contract including an attorney's fees provision. This provision will enable you to recoup your attorney's fees and costs if the matter is litigated and you prevail.
Having a Burbank attorney review your contract up front will not only be to your advantage it can save you money down the road. Also, an attorney can plan ways to help you maximize your return on your contractual rights. Most attorneys will be happy to charge you an hourly rate to review and edit contracts. This is probably the best approach as opposed to a flat fee. Flat fees for reviewing a contract have the disadvntage of creating an incentive for the attorney to short cut the review process. A detail review may cost a bit more up front, but in the long run quality work product is what you want and not short cuts.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
REAL ESTATE LAW IN BURBANK
Real estate values in Burbank are currently stagnate or declining because of market conditions. There are big incentives for sellers to try and unload their houses on you and for buyers to try and take advanatage of you. It is extremely important in this market to make sure that you thoroughly check the property for defects and check the title for clouds. A good review of the sales contract is imperative.
Utilizing a Burbank attorney to help you with reviewing the various documents, contract and escrow instructions can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Have your attorney review the sales contract before you sign off on same. Your attorney can explain the details and tell you what everyone's obligations are in the transaction. You want to try and avoid litigation over potential breaches of contract, failures to disclose, buyers tying up your property and other related issues.
Remember, an hourly rate of $300 to review your documents and tell you what you need to do can save you the expense of a long and drawn out law suit. Real estate litigation can literally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and subject you to other costs and headaches. Play it smart and hire an attorney to help you. Burbank lawyers are there to help you and save you money and headaches.
Utilizing a Burbank attorney to help you with reviewing the various documents, contract and escrow instructions can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Have your attorney review the sales contract before you sign off on same. Your attorney can explain the details and tell you what everyone's obligations are in the transaction. You want to try and avoid litigation over potential breaches of contract, failures to disclose, buyers tying up your property and other related issues.
Remember, an hourly rate of $300 to review your documents and tell you what you need to do can save you the expense of a long and drawn out law suit. Real estate litigation can literally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and subject you to other costs and headaches. Play it smart and hire an attorney to help you. Burbank lawyers are there to help you and save you money and headaches.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
BURBANK CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER CHALLENGED
Not every case is a slam dunk for the prosecution. There are instances when someone who faces criminal prosecution in Burbank may be able to assert their rights and prevail. An attorney will be able to review the police report, the evidence, the witness statements and other facts, and then determine if a motion to suppress or some other type of motion should be filed. A Burbank attorney should be able to look at all of the evidence and then if warranted file a motion to suppress if all of the proper procedures and protocol have not been followed.
For instance, in a case involving a police stop, the defendant is entitled to have been stopped for a proper reason. It is important that if you are stopped that you pay attention to your surroundings and keep in mind that you may need witnesses to verify your version of the facts. A police officer prepares a report of what happened and submits it to the Court. You also can prepare an accounting of what happened and submit it to your attorney.
Criminal defense attorneys are only as good as the facts of the case. For instance, if you say that something found by the police is not yours, and you have witnesses to verify same, then you have a strong argument to make to the Court. Additionally, if you are able to prove that you never gave the police your consent to search and you have unbiased witnesses, that may carry the day with the Judge reviewing your case.
If you have been stopped for a DUI or other criminal offense, you should look for a good Burbank attorney to help you prepare your criminal defense. The work begins before your attorney goes to court. Witnesses have to be interviewed, your notes have to be reviewed and many other things done before the attorney walks into the Courtroom. Your first Court appearance will usually be the arraignment. If you already have begun the steps necessary to prepare your defense before the arraignment, you will be in a better position to achieve justice.
Whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, your liberty is still at stake. It is better that you do not speak to the police, but rather let your attorney speak to the police. Even a United States attorney who was questioned by Congress chose to assert 5th amendment rights and not speak. If you assert your rights and do not speak it can not be used against you. If you do speak, it will be used against you. Be careful and hire a Burbank attorney to defend your rights.
For instance, in a case involving a police stop, the defendant is entitled to have been stopped for a proper reason. It is important that if you are stopped that you pay attention to your surroundings and keep in mind that you may need witnesses to verify your version of the facts. A police officer prepares a report of what happened and submits it to the Court. You also can prepare an accounting of what happened and submit it to your attorney.
Criminal defense attorneys are only as good as the facts of the case. For instance, if you say that something found by the police is not yours, and you have witnesses to verify same, then you have a strong argument to make to the Court. Additionally, if you are able to prove that you never gave the police your consent to search and you have unbiased witnesses, that may carry the day with the Judge reviewing your case.
If you have been stopped for a DUI or other criminal offense, you should look for a good Burbank attorney to help you prepare your criminal defense. The work begins before your attorney goes to court. Witnesses have to be interviewed, your notes have to be reviewed and many other things done before the attorney walks into the Courtroom. Your first Court appearance will usually be the arraignment. If you already have begun the steps necessary to prepare your defense before the arraignment, you will be in a better position to achieve justice.
Whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, your liberty is still at stake. It is better that you do not speak to the police, but rather let your attorney speak to the police. Even a United States attorney who was questioned by Congress chose to assert 5th amendment rights and not speak. If you assert your rights and do not speak it can not be used against you. If you do speak, it will be used against you. Be careful and hire a Burbank attorney to defend your rights.
BURBANK ATTORNEY SAYS CHILD SUPPORT IS FOR THE KIDS
When the Court Orders a spouse to pay child support to the other spouse for the children of the marriage it should be used for necessaries of life to support those children. Each time you pay child support make sure that you receive a receipt for your payment. This can be done by way of a cancelled check or a hand written receipt from the spouse that received the support payment. This is important in case an issue of payment arises in the future, and it always does arise.
Even if there is no Court order in place you should pay child support each month to the custodial parent. The children need to eat and be clothed and have a roof over their head. Issues as to visitation are independent of child support. If you are having trouble with your visitation you should contact an attorney to help you. Do not take matters into your own hands. There are many qualified attorneys in Burbank, California that can help you with your custody or support problems. Also, if there is a change in your financial status that prevents you from paying your support, then you have to go back to Court right away.
Your kids should not have to suffer because of personal issues between you and your spouse. Keep the kids out of the arguments and take the high road. This will not only make you a better parent in the long run, but it will also help your equities with the Court at the time of any hearing. Do not make the mistake of withholding support because you were denied visitation. Instead, make the support payment and document the denial of visitation. Contact an attorney as soon as possible so that you can see your children.
Child support is based upon a number of factors including the amount of visitation you exercise with your children (generally the more you see the children the less you pay in child support). Also, the parties respective incomes are calculated into the formula. Your attorney can run a Dissomaster to determine a rough estimate of what your support obligation should be based upon the above.
Remember that you are an example to your children and should teach them how to be responsible adults and good citizens. Children learn from watching you and following your lead. Good parents teach their children how to be good citizens which makes our society that much easier to live and work in on a daily basis. Keep your spirits up and your standards high and you will achieve justice for the children in your family.
Even if there is no Court order in place you should pay child support each month to the custodial parent. The children need to eat and be clothed and have a roof over their head. Issues as to visitation are independent of child support. If you are having trouble with your visitation you should contact an attorney to help you. Do not take matters into your own hands. There are many qualified attorneys in Burbank, California that can help you with your custody or support problems. Also, if there is a change in your financial status that prevents you from paying your support, then you have to go back to Court right away.
Your kids should not have to suffer because of personal issues between you and your spouse. Keep the kids out of the arguments and take the high road. This will not only make you a better parent in the long run, but it will also help your equities with the Court at the time of any hearing. Do not make the mistake of withholding support because you were denied visitation. Instead, make the support payment and document the denial of visitation. Contact an attorney as soon as possible so that you can see your children.
Child support is based upon a number of factors including the amount of visitation you exercise with your children (generally the more you see the children the less you pay in child support). Also, the parties respective incomes are calculated into the formula. Your attorney can run a Dissomaster to determine a rough estimate of what your support obligation should be based upon the above.
Remember that you are an example to your children and should teach them how to be responsible adults and good citizens. Children learn from watching you and following your lead. Good parents teach their children how to be good citizens which makes our society that much easier to live and work in on a daily basis. Keep your spirits up and your standards high and you will achieve justice for the children in your family.
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