Heirs are automatically entitled to inherit a person's estate after his or her death. The heir can be a blood relative or a relation by marriage. The rules for defining heirs and deciding who is entitled to an estate are determined by Delaware laws. Defining heirs...
What are challenges to DUI in Delaware?
All states make driving while under the influence of alcohol illegal to improve road safety. Drunk driving charges come with stiff penalties, but a driver in Wilmington, Delaware, can fight the charges. Common affirmative defenses to DUI An affirmative defense means a...
Digital assets can add a layer of complexity to divorce negotiations
Couples in Delaware who are going through a divorce and negotiating the division of their assets might find the process more complex if they hold digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. These non-traditional assets can be much harder to divide since it might be...
Connection between drowsy driving and school opening times
Although drowsy driving is a contributing factor in hundreds of Delaware accidents, it’s preventable. Many accidents that happen in the morning are a result of drowsy parents or students driving to school. Fatigue is the main issue, and it can result from a late shift...
When can a custody order be changed
After a child custody order is issued by a court in Delaware, a family might undergo changes that mean the order no longer works for their current situation. Because of this, the state allows people to file requests to modify child custody orders. However, certain...
How can you be charged with a felony for child endangerment?
In Delaware, endangering the welfare of a child is a serious offense. It can be classified as a felony if certain criteria are in place. If a person puts a child in serious danger, they can face serious consequences and face equally serious penalties. What is...
Justice in criminal law when there are false confessions
It defies logic. Why would an innocent person confess to a crime? Yet, as any Delaware defense attorney can tell you, it happens. What leads to a false confession? Experts believe that 20% of eventual exonerations free a person who wrongfully confessed. Some do so...
Preparing your finances for divorce in Delaware
Divorce can be a very messy process most of the time, but there are things that you can do to make it easier for everyone involved. Before filing for divorce, take some time to prepare your finances. Most divorces get messy because you've entangled your finances and...
Estate planning tips for new parents
Having a child comes along with a lot of responsibilities. While you may be thinking about birth certificates and diapers, that's not the only thing that you need to be concerned with. You should also consider the Delaware estate planning tips that are outlined below....
Is eyewitness testimony always credible?
Eyewitness testimony factors into the convictions of many criminal defendants in Delaware courts. A compelling account provided by someone presenting precise details about a crime could make a defense attorney's job challenging. That said, eyewitness testimony is not...