By Ryan E. Lackey | Published July 18, 2013 | Posted in Civil Law, Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: Crime, Tort | Leave a comment
What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Law? The United States legal system typically operates under two types of law — civil and criminal. A civil law case is treated much differently than a criminal law case, and vice versa. To start with, criminal actions are complaints brought by the state or federal government Read More
Read MoreConsequences of OWI/DUI in Indiana In Indiana, as well as the rest of the United States, the penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) are severe. Everyone processes alcohol differently, and what make one person feel merely tipsy, may make another completely intoxicated. The fact that many people fail to notice is that once Read More
Read MoreWhat Expenses Can My Personal Injury Claim Cover? If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Common personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective products, dangerous premises and dog bites. Although everyone’s case is different, personal injury claims generally look at three types Read More
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