Negligence frequently contributes to accidents on the road as do weather conditions and other things outside of anyone's control. The road condition is an important factor for drivers in Florida who seek civil remedies in court. A common question may arise: Did the...
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What other documents should you include with your will?
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Dec 8, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Estate planning in Florida doesn't end with writing a will. To supplement your will, you'll want to include a few other documents to ensure that your last wishes are fulfilled. While a will covers your assets after you die, it doesn't cover other end-of-life issues...
What other documents should you include with your will?
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Dec 8, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Estate planning in Florida doesn't end with writing a will. To supplement your will, you'll want to include a few other documents to ensure that your last wishes are fulfilled. While a will covers your assets after you die, it doesn't cover other end-of-life issues...
Trends in gray divorces
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 19, 2020 | Divorce
So-called "gray" divorces occur in people who are over 50. Over the past 30 years, the number of mature adults filing for divorce has more than doubled. While they are still less common than divorces among young people, this is a significant change in the way American...
Trends in gray divorces
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 19, 2020 | Divorce
So-called "gray" divorces occur in people who are over 50. Over the past 30 years, the number of mature adults filing for divorce has more than doubled. While they are still less common than divorces among young people, this is a significant change in the way American...
DUI checkpoints and the Fourth Amendment
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 12, 2020 | DUI
Law enforcement sets up DUI checkpoints in Pensacola and around Florida to catch drunk drivers with a BAC level above the legal limit. These roadblocks typically increase on holidays because more people could be drunk. However, it has been debated whether or not these...
DEA puts major cocaine supplier out of business
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Nov 10, 2020 | Drug Possession
Authorities from the Drug Enforcement Agency announced that a major supplier of cocaine to the Northwest Florida area is no longer in business. The United States Attorney's Office extradited the native of Colombia to Pensacola, where he will face federal drug...
DUIs and drugs in Florida: Zero tolerance
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jun 11, 2019 | DUI
You're probably familiar with DUIs and drug-related DUIs. They both can get you into deep trouble with the law, especially if you are behind the wheel while impaired. What people often forget about is that alcohol and drug use can also result in BUIs for boating under...
When smartphones cause harm: Traffic stops
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Technological innovations have made our lives easier. Applications are available to help navigate to restaurants, keep in touch with work at all hours of the day and even monitor our children. These advances are part of our everyday lives. Most own a smartphone with...
Why do divorce filings spike in January?
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 8, 2019 | Divorce
There is now a national day for just about everything. Consider that the first full week of January, includes bobblehead, bubble bath, Law Enforcement Appreciation and bittersweet chocolate days. In some parts of the world, the first Monday of the year has gained the...