The Law Firm of Kevin Mckernan

The prosecutor is the attorney who represents the local, state, or federal government in a criminal case. It is his or her responsibility to prove the guilt of the person charged with the crime being tried.

It is absolutely critical to your proposed home purchase that the title search is performed properly. To check the work of the title company, your real estate attorney will obtain an Ownership and Encumbrance report that includes information on existing mortgages, judgments or liens, and current tax status.

Perhaps the true beauty of spending time without credit accounts during your time in a bankruptcy is that you’re able to reteach yourself how to spend and save wisely. Ultimately, this can lead to making better choices if you later decide to open new credit accounts.

Are you looking to appeal your case? This is when you request a higher (appellate) court to review the case and potentially change the decision of a lower court.

Are you facing foreclosure of your home and/or overwhelming credit card debt? If so, you are not alone. Each year, more than 1 million Americans file for bankruptcy to improve their financial situation.

In criminal law, crimes are usually classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor (though there is also treason, which is very rare). The difference between felonies and misdemeanors lies in the power of imprisonment. Punishment for misdemeanors are, in general, less severe than felonies, which can earn an offender death or state imprisonment.

If you are going through a divorce, one of the best things that you can do to maintain your sanity is to let go and accept. Letting go and moving on will yield acceptance and help you to move past your marriage and get on with the rest of your life.

We understand that being charged with a criminal offense can be a scary time in anyone’s life. We’re here to help you understand your options and evaluate which is best for you.

You may have thought of Panama City, Fla. as a tourist destination, but a research by Brown University shows it also is a place where couples don’t get along. The city was No. 1 for most divorces per capita in the country, followed by Sierra Vista, Ariz. and Charleston, W.V.

If you are a seller in a real estate transaction, having an attorney is a good way to protect yourself. As the seller, you are vulnerable to being sued by the other party if you fail to disclose certain information or otherwise conform to legal requirements.

The Justinian Institutes represent a compilation of Roman laws. Developed in 533 AD and still taught in law schools today, the Institutes consist of 901 articles defining almost every aspect of law, including real estate ownership, property rights, property transfers, and contracts.

When you have a former spouse who’s a highly destructive force in your child’s life, you may wonder what recourse you really have. Depending on your unique situation, it may be possible to terminate his or her parental rights.

It’s important to remember that there are multiple types of bankruptcy filings that could be appropriate for your financial situation. Let’s talk about the details of your situation so that we can help you to better understand your options.