Christopher J Zipko

What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

Motorist chases down DUI driver who hit him after she drank at Dogwood — Dana Winfrey

24-year-old Dana Winfrey says she had 1 mimosa at Dogwood Nashville earlier in the day before driving her vehicle and crashing into another vehicle on I-65, and fleeing the scene. The victim followed her and blocked her in when she stopped, and waited for police to arrive. Police observed a video of

Window Tint Ticket? I can see the light!

Getting a ticket for tinted windows is usually the result of getting pulled over for something else and annoying the police officer. We can help.

Five Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. They will represent you, but how do you know they will do a good job? Ask these 5 questions before you hire a lawyer.

What happens when I first contact a personal injury law firm? What is the process?

Your initial contact with a personal injury law office is a two-way street. They will interview you about the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident and injuries so see if this is something they can and want to help you with. At the same time, you will be interviewing them in order to decide if you have enough confidence in this attorney and/or his or her office that you want them to represent you. The exact nature of the process varies dependent on…

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

Divorce Advice for Men: What NOT to Do During Divorce

There’s a shortage of divorce advice for men out there, but here are three things you definitely shouldn’t do – and they’re really important.

Five Things to Expect From Your Criminal Attorney

If you have hired a criminal defense attorney, you should hold them to certain standards regarding how they handle your case.

When Criminal Law Meets Neuroscience

The fields of neuroscience and criminal law are about to clash as funding pours into finding more scientific ways of determining if someone is lying or not

Why Choose A Career in Criminal Law?

Whether you’ve grown up knowing you wanted to be a lawyer or it is something you have recently decided on, one of the hardest parts is yet to come – choosing just which area of law you want to practice. The Options Are Endless Of course, many students struggle to decide which area of law …

What’s the Difference Between Probation and Parole?

Probation and parole are two different things – and with extended supervision in the mix, it can be even more confusing. This guide explains.

What is Probable Cause?

If you’ve spent any time in the legal system, you’ve heard the phrase “probable cause.” But what does it mean, and how could it impact your case?

Why It’s Time to Dismantle HIV Criminalization Laws

The laws essentially criminalize a disease that disproportionately impacts black people—particularly black gay men.

When Does Self-Defense Turn Into Battery?

When does self-defense in a fight turn into battery – where’s the line? This guide explains what self-defense is and when it crosses the line into a crime.

Can You Legally Hit Someone Who Provokes You?

It’s important to know your rights to self-defense if a verbal altercation leads to fisticuffs.

How Private Investigators Revamp the Integrity of Criminal Trials.

If you or someone you know feels an investigation has been wrongly conducted, or suspect a crime has been committed but can’t prove it, FORLETA can help.

"What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About Criminal Law"

Unfortunately, sometimes clients going through a divorce or other family law crises wind up with a concurrent criminal case. A divorce attorney needs to understand the ramifications of criminal court orders and consequences to effectively give advice in cases where there may be competing and divergent interests at play.

Growing use of neurobiological evidence in criminal trials, new study finds

I’ve Been Sentenced to Probation. What Can I Expect?

When you are accused of committing a criminal offense, the first step you should take is to schedule a legal consultation with an experienced Naperville criminal defense lawyer. Developing a solid legal defense strategy with your lawyer can be the difference between probation and incarceration.

'What I had to say mattered' — how can we provide justice for sexual assault victims beyond...

Criminal trials may hold offenders to account but they are far from perfect. The Victorian Law Reform Commission is looking at how restorative justice could be used for sexual offences.