Can Hearsay Be Used in Court? Legal terms can be confusing and difficult to understand if you aren’t used to dealing with the legal system. Hearsay is one of these terms. It is most often associated with legal proceedings and when it appears, it can catch...
Understanding Why Depositions Take So Long For many individuals, the thought of participating in a deposition fills them with dread and anxiety. When you are asked to participate in a deposition, you likely have many questions floating around your head. Why do depositions take so long? The...
How to Reschedule a Deposition Are you involved in a civil lawsuit? Maybe you were a victim of a car accident, you were hurt on the job, or the person you hired to fix your home damaged your property instead. Then you may have received a...
Do You Have to Participate In a Deposition? After getting into a car accident and having a trial scheduled, I wondered if there would be a deposition. I decided to research whether or not depositions are mandatory for any witnesses. I dug deep to find the...
Average Divorce Deposition Timeline According to the BBC, divorce rates are rising around the world - yikes! Though I have never been married, my parents divorced when I was in high school. I know what an emotional and mental toll the process can be on the...
Why Are Depositions Admissible at Trial? Trying to learn the ins and outs of lawyer-speak and trial rules can be overwhelming and complicated. If you're in the midst of your own case and are looking for more information, or if you're just curious about what's involved...
Will A Judge Attend My Deposition? Are you preparing for your first deposition and don't really know what to expect? Legal processes are intimidating, especially when you've never been part of one before. Rather than letting you worry about all the unknowns, we'll walk through the...
Will a Case Always Go To Trial After a Deposition? A friend of mine was involved in a lawsuit a few years ago. She had no idea what to expect from the entire process, from the deposition to the courtroom. If you're not involved in...
What You Need to Know About Depositions Before Trial I recently watched the Your Honor on Showtime, a riveting series starring Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston. Cranston is cast as a judge who has to confront his deepest convictions when his son is involved in a hit and run that affects...
What to Know About Disclosing an Expunged Felony in a Deposition If you’re working through the process of expunging your criminal record, you know how overwhelming and nerve-wracking it can be. It can seem like an enormous task or even impossible. You’re bound to have some...
