Searches And The 4th Amendment: A Guide For The Layman
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23 February 2016
The fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every American's civil right to be secure against unreasonable searches of their person and homes. Many people may not fully understand their rights under the fourth amendment and how the courts deal with this issue. Here is a more detailed look at this critical legal topic.
Conditions
The 4th amendment says that law enforcement officers may conduct searches as long as they have asearch warrant signed by a judge.
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How To Qualify For Medicaid By Spending Down Assets
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8 February 2016
If you ever need a nursing home, you could be disqualified from government insurance because of your assets, since Medicaid uses strict income guidelines to determine eligibility. Spending down your assets is one way to qualify for Medicaid. As it implies, spending down involves lowering your income to meet eligibility. Here are some tips to spend down your assets.
Qualify as Medically Needy
Check to see if your state has a medically needy program, which means you spend down to the income limit through medical expenses.
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Thinking Of Asking For A Pardon? Make Sure That You Understand Who Can Grant One
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18 January 2016
There's a strange legal saga attracting the attention of the nation: the story of twice-convicted, once-exonerated Steven Avery, who is currently serving a life sentence in the death of photographer Teresa Halbach. A multi-episode documentary has brought attention to the case and a lot of sympathetic reactions by observers. Petitions have been circulated both online and off for his official pardon by President Obama. Unfortunately, those are destined to fail, because the people circulating and signing don't understand the laws regarding pardons.
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Four Reasons To Hire A Car Accident Attorney
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31 December 2015
If you have been involved in a car accident, it can be difficult to determine what you need to do next. Hiring a car accident attorney is usually the best option because you can be lead in the right direction to ensuring that your injuries and damages are taken care of financially. Relying on your car insurance to handle these issues alone isn't always the right solution. Here are four reasons you should hire a car accident attorney:
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