Witherspoon & Compton Blog

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...

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...

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...

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 arrest a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For some companies, it may be better to rent commercial space as opposed to purchasing a warehouse or office building. As a general rule, there is no such thing as a standard commercial lease. Therefore, business owners will have significant leeway to negotiate terms...