You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you…” 

From the outside looking in, the Menendez family appeared to be an average family. Jose Menendez was a music executive who signed acts like Duran Duran and Menudo, allowing his family to move across the country and settle down in Beverly Hills, California. Jose’s wife, Kitty, managed the family household while their two sons, Erik and Lyle, attended school.

With the end of the school year approaching, most parents are brainstorming plans to keep their children occupied during summer break. Despite family vacations and holiday celebrations, kids have a significant amount of downtime in their day-to-day schedule.

On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson, 8 months pregnant with her husband’s child, was reported missing. As the case started to unravel, the media frenzy followed, and eventually in 2004, Laci’s husband, Scott Peterson, was charged with killing Laci and their unborn son. Scott was given the death penalty, which was later overturned by the Supreme Court of California in favor of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, has grown exponentially over the last 75 years. It all started in 1950, with Alan Turing’s “Computing Machinery and Intelligence.” After his publication, the world watched in awe as computers learned how to play checkers and converse with humans. And those AI systems were pre-1970! 

The juvenile court system can be overwhelming and confusing for parents. The reality is that this division of the court is probably the most universally frustrating that I’ve encountered.

In 2019, approximately 36% of US residents were renters. Rental properties can come with a host of problems, but one of the most difficult issues between landlords and renters can be the security deposit. 

Did you know that roughly 49% of US couples live with a partner who has different religious beliefs? Married or not, having a child with a partner who doesn’t share your religion can be a complicated topic. Which faith will you teach your child? Can there be an acceptable compromise for both parents? 

As of 2021, approximately 18% of parents in the U.S. opted to stay home to tend to their young children, leaving one parent as the primary breadwinner. However, with over 3.6 million births every year, many mothers have to return to work and support their families after their maternity leave is up. 

Loose hair, blood tests, fingerprints — all of these are well-known vessels for obtaining DNA samples used by law enforcement. But have you ever considered the DNA you leave on everyday trash? Every time you throw trash away in a public receptacle, the police have free reign to “surreptitious DNA collection,” which means they can collect DNA from garbage without consent. 

As the weather gets warmer, more cars are on the road. And unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules of the road. In 2022, the main auto fatalities in Arkansas were due to lack of a seatbelt or other restraint (45%), driving under the influence of alcohol (24%), and speeding (22%). 

If you can think of a hypothetical legal question, it’s highly likely that a seasoned attorney has experienced or researched a similar court case. From pet custody agreements to splitting stuffed Beanie Baby toys, family court judges and divorce lawyers have seen almost everything. So what would happen if a soon-to-be ex spouse wins big on the lottery?