Category Archives: Jury

Why Mandatory Arbitration is Bad

I hear people talk about the cost of litigation, sometimes how taking a case to court takes time and other complaints about court cases. However, you don’t have to read beyond this article to quickly understand why I don’t like mandatory arbitration. (You really should read the article.) Our Constitution gives us the right to…

Your Reputation for the Truth is Very Important

Image via Wikipedia My two oldest nephews are now Eagle Scouts! That makes a total of seven Eagle Scouts in our family, my father, my uncle, my older brother, me, my younger brother, and now the latest two Eagles. If you think we take pride on being truthful, you are right! We are proud of…

Why You Must Always Tell The Truth

Most people have heard that you should always tell the truth.  First of all, it is the right – moral – thing to do. The Ten Commandments in the Ninth Commandment states, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” We all know that Abraham Lincoln was called “Honest Abe” because his reputation was that…

Does the other driver (defendant) have insurance?

If you are at the courthouse wondering in an accident case if the other driver, the defendant, has insurance, the answer is “YES, THEY HAVE INSURANCE.” How do you think the defendant is paying for the lawyer who represents them? It’s their insurance. Most people don’t have a lot of assets. You cannot get blood…