One of your rights when you go to trial for a criminal offense is that you get to have a jury of your peers. They are the ones who hear the case and then decide if they think you are guilty or not. What does it really mean? What is a jury of your peers? Essentially,...
Month: May 2019
We still believe outdated divorce statistics
When a statistic becomes popular and well-known, it often has a lot of staying power. People keep repeating it as if it is a fact, even long after it becomes outdated or something else proves that it's just not accurate. Take, for example, the common expression that...
Man facing DUI charges and more after woman falls from vehicle
A rather strange case in Pennsylvania could have serious ramifications for a man who was arrested after a woman fell out of a moving vehicle and landed in the roadway. She can't tell police what happened, as she's in critical condition, so there is some controversy...
Religious beliefs can lead to a legal separation
Do you want to get divorced, but do you have a religious background that prohibits it? Do you worry about what people will think or do you desperately not want to violate this code of conduct? There may be a solution. Many couples just choose to quietly separate and...
The real way that drinking habits lead to divorce
You have probably heard people say that alcohol addiction can lead to divorce. It puts financial strain on the family, it leads to conflicts and it ends marriages. That is true, but researchers finally dug a bit deeper into the statistics, noting that they were...