Anstine & Sparler Law

If you have been arrested and feel that the incident was handled incorrectly, we can help. We can assist you in gathering and documenting evidence, as well as contacting witnesses and collecting statements from them.

You might think the United States has the highest divorce rate in the world. But according to 2011 U.S. Census figures, that honor went to Russia, with about five divorces for every 1,000 residents. The U.S. barely made the top five, with 3.6 divorces per 1,000 citizens.

“Civil rights” are a class of rights that guarantee equal and unilateral treatment under the law for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, etc. Civil rights protect individuals from repression and discrimination by the government and private organizations.

The illuminated manuscript, the Textus Roffensis, was created in 1124. Consisting of 235 vellum leaves, it compiles nearly 500 years of English writs and laws, providing invaluable insight into early civil and criminal legal custom.

If you have been served with a lawsuit, it’s important that you retain a civil law attorney as soon as possible. This way, you can ensure that your rights are being protected through every stage of the process.

There are three types of product liability cases. They involve design defects, defects in manufacturing and marketing defects. A product may be manufactured according to the design, but if that design is defective, there is liability in the case.

During the discovery phase of a civil action, you may find yourself being presented with interrogatories. These are written questions of importance to the case. Written answers must be returned within a designated time.

The most common claim of police misconduct is false arrest, in which the plaintiff claims that he or she was jailed in violation of the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable seizure.

Before you file a civil case, you must know if you have a valid case. Frivolous lawsuits or lawsuits filed simply to harass the other party can result in the complainant losing the case and being severely penalized. Consult with a civil attorney before taking any action.

Judge Francis Biddle (1866-1968) sat at the Nuremberg Trials and served as the US Attorney General from 1940 to 1945. Regarding the importance of documented civil law, he observed, “In this court, the unwritten law is not worth the paper it isn’t written on.”

If you have been harmed as a result of a criminal act, you may still be able to take civil action even though the defendant was not found guilty of a crime. A civil attorney will advise you in matters such as these and guide you as to what action you can take.

The person filing the lawsuit in a civil case is the “Plaintiff” and the one being sued is the “Defendant.” In either situation, legal advice and guidance is critical for protection, and to help you win.