Most residents of Meridian understand that the use of real property in the city is regulated by the zoning code, but very few residents know how the code actually works to control land use. The basic purpose of the Meridian zoning ordinance is the control of how the...
Rear-end collisions often strike the casual observer as minor events, rarely resulting in serious injury. Occasionally, however, when a much heavier vehicle strikes a car such as a Hyundai Elantra, the results can become tragic in just a few seconds. A recent...
Many news reports of automobile accidents end with the cryptic phrase, “The accident remains under investigation.” Many people undoubted read that sentence without knowing anything about what it means. How is an accident investigated? Who does the investigation? A...
If you’re in the commercial real estate market, then you need to make sure your getting bang for you buck. While that means securing a purchase or lease agreement that fits your budget, it also means taking a more in-depth look at it to make sure that it will fit your...
You need competence in the courtroom when facing drug charges. Any drug-related offense, including those involving possession, can wreak havoc on your life. They can threaten to strip away your freedom, your finances, and your future. Obtaining a job and housing with...
In order to succeed on a personal injury claim, you need to prove that another individual acted negligently, and that that negligence caused the car accident in question and your injuries. This usually means presenting evidence that shows that the defendant was...
When you are purchasing a new home, the final step in the home buying process is generally closing. It is important to know what steps need to be met before closing, in order to ensure that all legal bases are covered when finalizing the sale. The following are some...