Grounds for Challenging Drink Driving Test Results

Posted on: 3 August 2015

Some people think that it is an open and shut case once a police officer arrests them for drink driving charges. This may not be true since a traffic lawyer can successfully challenge the tests that were used to gather evidence against you. This article discusses some of the grounds under which it may be possible to launch a successful challenge against drink driving tests: Subjectivity of Field Tests Some officers can ask a person they suspect of drink driving to get out of his or her car and then perform a variety of actions like standing on one leg or walking in a straight line. [Read More]

3 Features You'll Want in a Good Estate Plan

Posted on: 17 July 2015

A comprehensive estate plan should be drafted to avoid probate and high estate taxes. Your first steps should be to assign an individual to administer your estate if you happen to be disabled, and safeguard assets in the event that you have to relocate to a nursing facility. It is also advisable that you hire a real estate attorney from a reputed law firm in your area to help you with the drafting of an estate plan. [Read More]

Death on Holiday: 5 Tips to Make Sure You Are Prepared for the Worst

Posted on: 23 June 2015

In an average year, over 1,200 Australians pack their bags for holidays and never return home. Tragically, these holiday makers die from causes ranging from food poisoning to surfing accidents, to murder, and in addition to having to sort through their grief, the relatives of these travellers have to reach into their pockets for a great deal of cash. Sadly, dying overseas can be expensive. If you want to ensure your family is never in the position of digging through couch cushions looking for extra cash after your tragic death, you should check out these tips: [Read More]

In A Violent Relationship But Don't Know How To Leave? The Practical Steps You Need To Take

Posted on: 27 May 2015

For women who are in violent relationships the question they are often asked is why didn't they leave earlier? The nature of domestic violence is often to blame for this, with victims being so demoralised, alienated from friends and family, threatened with the loss of their children, and financially controlled that they don't feel able to make their escape from a violent spouse. Building up the emotional strength to leave is the biggest part of the problem, but having a solid practical plan is a vital factor in ensuring a safe and permanent removal from a violent relationship: [Read More]