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As a follow up to my prior summary of Miller v. Alabama, I explore the current concerns and potential impacts of the decision. DECISION In a 5-4 decision, the majority held that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juvenile offenders are unconstitutional. IMPACT OF DECISION The Convicted There are an estimated 2,038 convicted juvenile killers currently serving […]

A divorce is painful and excruciatingly difficult no matter what circumstance one is in. hiring aprofessional and dependable divorce attorney allows for an individual to get out of a non-working relationship with their remaining respect and dignity. It is easy to get embroiled in the emotional exhausting side of a divorce proceeding and the affected […]

Since the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program began on August 15, several governors, including Arizona’s Jan Brewer, have announced measures that would prevent those who would be granted protections and benefits under DACA from receiving “public benefits” such as drivers’ licenses and in-state tuition. “They are here illegally and unlawfully in the state of […]

At the time I posted my previous summary of this summer’s Supreme Court decisions, the Miller v. Alabama decision had not yet been issued. I have finally had the chance to review and summarize the decision. Facts: Two 14-year-old boys were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. […]

Filing a divorceis financially stressful. In fact, it is estimated that at least 30 percent increase in monthly income is necessary in order to sustain your lifestyle after getting a divorce. Research also shows that in the United States alone, divorce cases usually amount to more than $100 billion every year. Understandably, this is a […]