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Can my wife lock me out of my own house?

If you come home to find that your key no longer fits, it can be an awful shock. You may be at a loss about what you can do when your spouse changes the locks, but we can help. This article will tell you whether or not it’s legal for your spouse to lock you out, what you can do about getting access to your home, and what steps you can take going forward to protect yourself through the divorce or separation process.

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Appealing the Denial of Your Accidental Death & Dismemberment Claim

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies are typically riders on life insurance or health insurance policies. They’re usually not very expensive because it is extremely unlikely that insurance companies will have to pay out a claim. Claims are denied because of exclusions, mistakes, or bad faith. An experienced insurance attorney can help evaluate a denial and put together an appeal.

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You can Get a DUI from Taking Cough Syrup

Whether or not you will successfully be able to fight a codeine-based DUI charge will depend on several factors. However, in most states, driving under the influence of drugs is the same as driving under the influence of alcohol. In a situation in which you have not been drinking or abusing drugs, it is always best to opt for a breath test and/or road-side sobriety test to prove to the officer on-the-spot that you are not intoxicated. Driving while intoxicated laws also differ on this issue from state to state, you can find out about the laws in your state here.

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How much does a DUI attorney cost?

DUI and criminal attorneys tend to bill slightly differently than personal injury attorneys. Some personal injury attorneys will accept a case on a contingent basis. Not so with criminal attorneys. DUI and criminal attorneys usually require a deposit up front.

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