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Preservation of Biological Evidence Laws
Posted on February 18th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Criminal Lawyer Bloomington, IL An important consideration for a criminal defense lawyer is the biological evidence that may be used against their client in their case. If you feel your chances for a case dismissal are hopeless, contact a criminal defense lawyer can review your case at no charge and offer you an honest assessment. […]
What If I Believe My Drug Possession Arrest Was Unlawful?
Posted on February 18th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Drug Possession Lawyer Bloomington, IL All across the nation, every state in America has passed laws that make the possession, sale, and manufacture of controlled substances punishable. The consequences for a drug possession charge can be weighty, and may entail jail-time, fines, and a revoked driver’s license. Court judges can be harsh when it comes […]
Reasons to Contest a Will
Posted on February 16th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate Planning Lawyer After you die, the last thing you want is for your heirs to contest your will. It creates undue stress in an already stressful situation. However, people contest wills every day. Fortunately, the courts don’t allow individuals to successfully contest a will just because they don’t like it. There are actually just […]
Common Reasons People Delay Estate Planning
Posted on February 13th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate Planning Lawyer No matter what your age or financial status, estate planning is something you should definitely be thinking about. The future is unpredictable and you want to be prepared for the unexpected. However, there are still many people that put off estate planning until it’s too late. Here are some common reasons […]
Do Not Seal Your Fate for a Drug Possession Charge
Posted on February 12th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Drug Charge Lawyer America’s judicial system has battled the effects of drugs for many, many years. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of citizens are in jail, due to a drug possession conviction. Punishments for the crime can range in severity, but either way, the person will now have a mark on their record […]
Grandma and Grandpa—You’re the Best!
Posted on January 20th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate Planning Lawyer Grandparents love spending time with their grandchildren. If you meet a grandparent, they may break out the photos of their grandchildren, or of the day they spent at the zoo or lake. You and your grandchildren have given each other precious memories, like walking hand in hand to the fishing hole, stopping […]
Managing Familial Tensions
Posted on January 18th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate Planning Lawyer Adult children with aging parents may begin to turn their attention towards will creation and estate planning. The fear that your parents may not have taken the time to clearly outline their final wishes may instill fear in adult children. When a parent passess away, the lack of a will can cause […]
Important Legal Steps to Take Once You Have Said “I Do”
Posted on January 15th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Family Lawyers Bloomington, Illinois Popular culture reflects regularly on the emotional and celebratory aspects that go into the processes of becoming engaged and planning a wedding. However, American society does not tend to reflect regularly on the legal side of beginning married life. This is perhaps unsurprising, given that engagement parties, wedding receptions, honeymoons and […]
What Legal Options Are Available to Unmarried Couples Who Are Separating?
Posted on January 15th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bloomington, IL Family Attorney According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately 18 million adults were involved in cohabitating relationships in the U.S. as of 2016. As marriage rates have fallen in recent years, the number of Americans choosing to live with their significant others outside the legal obligations and protections of marriage has risen […]
Medical Malpractice Claims
Posted on January 15th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer Numerous medical procedures occur every day in the United States. Of those procedures, the majority go as planned and without incident. Unfortunately, there is a small portion that do not and the question of negligence is asked. When a case is investigated for negligence, very few claims are actually found to be […]