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In 2007 it was estimated that there were approximately 31 circuses in the United States, employing almost 1200 people in a variety of circus disciplines and generating approximately $184 million annually. It is also suggested that for acrobats or high flying performers there is almost always a job opening; good news for those who could qualify and may still be stuck among the 5.3 percent of unemployed Americans. Since an experienced acrobat or trapeze artist can make anywhere from about $40,000 to $70,000 annually, the potential for earning can become a big part of the attraction for working in the circus industry.…
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Are you preparing to pay for a speeding ticket that you don’t deserve? Although it may seem like paying the fine to get it over with is the easiest thing to do, you may want to hire a lawyer and fight it. Find out below how an unfair speeding ticket can affect your life if you don’t dispute it, as well as how a lawyer can help.
Why is it Ideal to Dispute an Unfair Speeding Ticket?…
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It’s not something that many business partners like to think about, but sometimes it becomes necessary to dissolve a company. When it’s voluntary, there are many things to consider, and if everybody’s on board, it can go off without a hitch. But an involuntary solution can occur and take everybody by surprise.
What Can Cause an Involuntary Dissolution?
There are actually various reasons why an involuntary dissolution can occur. The main three reasons are…
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Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is against the law and can have serious consequences if you are arrested and convicted of the offense. However, you may be able to escape criminal prosecution by putting up a defense that challenges the arrest or keeps the prosecutor from presenting incriminating evidence at trial. To do that, you must know what defense strategies you can pursue to get the charges reduced or dismissed.
Arguing You Weren’t Driving…
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If you have been charged with a crime of a sexual nature, you may believe that since there is little or no tangible evidence, the chances of being convicted are not very high. The truth is, conviction probabilities vary in different situations, and knowing how to approach each circumstance will help you through your trial.
Child Molestation
Child sexual abuse is a crime treated second only to murder in the judicial system and requires little or no physical evidence for a conviction.…
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Getting divorced is never a decision you should make without carefully thinking the entire situation through. A divorce cannot only have a lot of negative emotional impact on you, but it could also leave you in a tough financial position, too. This doesn’t mean that you should stay married strictly to avoid money problems, but you should at least meet with a divorce lawyer to discuss your situation before making your decision.…
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If you are divorcing and believe that your spouse is hiding assets from you and the court, you have tools available to you to help find those assets. Without a clear picture of your spouse’s finances, you cannot possibly reach a settlement regarding the fair division of your assets and debts. Here is some information you need to know.
Are You The Out-Spouse?
If you are the out-spouse, finding all of your spouse’s assets is possible, but it might be trickier.…
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If you are convicted of a criminal offense, and you are thinking about pleading guilty in order to receive a plea bargain agreement, you will need to take the long-term effects of this decision into consideration. While the thought of a lesser sentence and the removal of a trial seem like positive points, there are also some points that are less than desirable. You need to weigh your options carefully when deciding to agree to a plea bargain.…
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Hiring a divorce attorney can make dealing with a divorce much easier, mostly because of the many ways he or she can help you. Two reasons to hire a divorce attorney are mediation and to make sure that your ex-spouse abides by the terms of the divorce.
Mediation
Mediation is a great process if you and your spouse are on decent terms during the divorce. One of the reasons that mediation is such a good option is because it can help you avoid having to spend days in court fighting for what you feel you deserve, which can greatly cut down on the the amount of stress you will experience during the divorce process.…
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The facts surrounding the recent, tragic auto accident involving Bruce Jenner are not entirely known. A picture is being painted that indicates the decision by paparazzi (photographers) to chase Jenner contributed to the accident that killed a woman. The event sheds light on the possibility that a third-party giving chase could cause other cars to crash into one another. Chasing a car under almost any circumstances is dangerous and doing so could open someone up for civil liabilities.…
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