Living paycheck to paycheck refers to a situation where you must have that next paycheck in order to pay your bills. As long as all of your income arrives in your bank account every month, you can make ends meet. But there is no extra leftover if there is ever a break...
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Can you avoid drug charges under the Good Samaritan overdose law?
If you witness someone suffering what appears to be a drug overdose, your first instinct is likely to call 911 to get help. That is the instinct of many people. Unfortunately, that is too often outweighed by the fear that they’ll be arrested for possessing illegal...
Understanding how plea bargains work
Many criminal cases do not end up going to trial. Instead, a fairly common resolution is the plea bargain. Here, the person facing criminal charges (the defendant) reaches a deal with the prosecution to plead guilty to some or all of the charges against them in return...
Medical debt contributes to the majority of bankruptcy cases
There’s no one source of debt that is singlehandedly responsible for the majority of bankruptcy filings every year. Most filings include numerous types of debt. Someone who is filing bankruptcy because of overwhelming credit card debt, for example, may also have...
Can I get into trouble sharing my prescription drugs?
Some conditions or disorders run in families, and genetic components of your ailments could produce the same or similar symptoms in your family members. If that’s the case, it’s likely that your doctors prescribe identical medications to you and those siblings,...
What to do when credit card debt becomes overwhelming
Used in moderation, credit cards can be a helpful financial tool. They can be utilized to pay bills, buy groceries or finance larger purchases. The downside is that credit cards also have the potential to get you into significant debt. Millions of Americans currently...
Why would the court throw out my bankruptcy claim?
If you are dealing with overwhelming debt, and all the other options are off the table, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy should not be considered a failure in any way -- rather, it can provide you with the fresh financial start you need. However,...
When is evidence legally considered to be in “plain view?”
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from “unreasonable” search and seizure. In most cases, unless they’re given permission to enter, law enforcement officers need a search warrant to look around and take potential evidence from a person’s...
The dangers of stress caused by overwhelming debt
If you have been living with more debt than you can handle for some time, you may be feeling pretty stressed about it. That is entirely normal, but it is not healthy. Having to produce the money you do not have each month to pay bills you cannot afford to pay is...
What do you need when you decide to file for bankruptcy?
If you decide to file for bankruptcy, there are a few things you’ll need to gather before you go to talk to your attorney. The more information you have at your first meeting, the easier it will be for your attorney to provide you with information on what to expect....