On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Buying a home in the Meridian area, whether it is a starter home, your “forever home” or a downsized home, is an exciting experience. However, real estate contracts are complex legal documents. It is important to understand what some common contingencies in purchase...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Zoning laws can have a significant impact on the use of property which is why property owners should be familiar with what zoning regulations are and how they impact their property. Zoning regulations are of interest to both property owners and those considering a...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
An easement is an important property right that creates a property interest in another’s property. For that reason, those impacted by an easement should be familiar with what an easement is and the different types of easements. The different types of easements An...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Driving is a common activity that many Meridian residents use to get to their jobs, schools, and homes. Without personal vehicles, most people would not be able to live their lives as they choose. However, even though driving is a regular daily activity, not everyone...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides some of the most important protections in criminal defense. Among other things, it protects the people from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. This means that the police generally need a warrant to...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Certainly, you can argue that many drunk drivers do know that they’re drunk. They make excuses to themselves before getting into the car, such as: “I’ll just drive slowly and carefully.” “It’s not really that far.” “I’m actually a better driver when I’m drunk.” “I’ve...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
The police pull you over on the way home from a social gathering. You were breaking the speed limit by about five miles an hour, so you think it’s just a speeding ticket. You hope it’s a warning. Then the officer asks you to get out of the car and do some field...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
More and more people are realizing the opportunity to quickly amass wealth by investing in commercial real estate. However, potential investors must realize that there is a huge difference between investing in a commercial versus a residential property. Citizens in...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
An undercover officer is a police officer who disguises themselves as something else in order to get closer to those suspected of illegal activity. For instance, he or she may pose as a person looking to buy drugs in order to then make a drug bust. One thing that...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s frightening to think about a rollover accident when you’re riding in a convertible. You’re suddenly very conscious of how exposed you are. But how common are these accidents? The truth is that they don’t happen often. A convertible tends to be low to the ground...
