Taso R. Saunders Attorney and Counselor at Law

03/12/2024

the Supreme Court handed down a sweeping victory for Donald Trump

This is the second major victory the Supreme Court handed Trump in less than one week.

03/09/2024

When you are married, it’s common to intermingle your finances, open joint credit card or loan accounts or purchase a home, making it tough to figure out what happens to that debt in the divorce.

Discover what happens to debt when you get divorced.

03/07/2024

The practice prioritizes efficiency over fairness and innocence, the American Bar Association says, and leads innocent people to be coerced into guilty pleas.

The practice prioritizes efficiency over fairness and innocence, the American Bar Association says, and leads innocent people to be coerced into guilty pleas.

03/05/2024

What happens when you get a DUI varies based on where you live and other factors.

What happens when you get a DUI varies based on where you live and other factors. Getting a DUI may result in different consequences in different states.

03/02/2024

Gray divorces are more common these days, and the financial impact of them may be greater than you think. https://bit.ly/3oN4oI1

02/29/2024

The Justice Department’s No. 2 official is directing federal prosecutors to try imposing harsher penalties against criminals who’ve used AI to advance their misconduct.

The Justice Department’s No. 2 official is directing federal prosecutors to try imposing harsher penalties against criminals who’ve used AI to advance their misconduct.

02/27/2024

A defendant who is found guilty but mentally ill may, at the discretion of the corrections department, be referred for mental health treatment.

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Georgia can’t retry a defendant who was found not guilty of malice murder by reason of insanity, even though the verdict was inconsistent with jury findings on other charges.

02/24/2024

Couples may sign a postnuptial agreement to protect an inheritance, provide for a stay-at-home spouse, assign ownership of a business, repay a parental gift, or salvage a marriage.

A postnuptial agreement is created by spouses after entering into marriage to outline the division of financial assets in the event of a divorce.

02/22/2024

Although the process may vary somewhat from state to state, these are the steps that most criminal cases follow until their case is resolved.

If you have been arrested for a crime, you are at the beginning of what could become a long journey through the criminal justice system.

02/21/2024

A new report estimates that the number of people on electronic monitoring has more than tripled since 2015. The growth has been driven in part by a steady increase in the use of electronic monitoring in the criminal justice system.

New research finds that the number of people being placed on electronic monitoring has tripled since 2015, ballooning to half a million people in 2022.

02/17/2024

“Bird nesting” is a co-parenting arrangement where the kids stay in the family home, and the parents split their time between that house and a different one. While still an uncommon arrangement, it does appear to be on the rise, and it offers potential benefits, as well as challenges, for children and parents.

Experts explain how kids can benefit from this unique co-parenting situation.

02/15/2024

Although the police can get creative when trying to get a confession, there are theoretical limitations. If you're in police custody, it's generally wise to request a lawyer and refuse to answer questions until they arrive.

Are you a cop? You have to tell me if you're a cop! Unfortunately, no, they do not have to tell you if they're a cop.

02/13/2024

A statute of limitations is a law that defines the maximum amount of time in which parties involved in a dispute must initiate legal proceedings following an alleged offense.

A statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum time that parties have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of an alleged offense.

02/10/2024

When it comes to filing taxes, deciding which parent will claim children as dependents is an important issue for divorced couples.

You may not get your tax refund in 21 days if you're claiming certain credits.

02/03/2024

Joint custody schedules should be tailored to the particular circumstances and needs. Parents may choose from common templates such as alternating weeks or 2-2-3 rotations, which require multiple switches in a week, but gives each parent every other weekend with their child. You might come up with your own variation, but the most important thing is to formalize a suitable schedule within your custody order so that there is no confusion.

01/30/2024

Thanks to a series of technological advances, it's now possible to detect DNA at levels hundreds or even thousands of times lower than when DNA fingerprinting was developed in the 1980s. But this heightened sensitivity can create false positives.

Greg Hampikian expresses how DNA analysis has helped free thousands of wrongly convicted people, but it can also implicate bystanders

01/27/2024

Prenups are signed agreements between couples prior to getting married that outline what will happen to their money and other assets if they divorce. Postnups are similar agreements, only after the couple is legally married.

Prenups and postnups are not just for the wealthy, said Deveney Wells-Gibson, a San Diego-based lawyer. They're for anyone considering marriage

01/27/2024

Many criminal cases will end in a plea agreement, rather than go to trial. But in some instances, the defense lawyer can even get the charges tossed before trial, using a motion to dismiss. Many circumstances can justify a motion to dismiss, and a criminal defense attorney can advise you if any apply in your situation.

01/23/2024

Private security footage is nothing new to criminal investigations, but two factors are rapidly changing the landscape: huge growth in the number of devices with cameras, and the fact that footage usually lands in a cloud server, rather than on a tape.

Police “nerve centers” are blurring the line between public and private surveillance.

01/20/2024

Eyewitness testimony can be a crucial part of the criminal justice system, but it has flaws. The consequences of inaccurate testimony can be serious, particularly if it leads to the conviction of an innocent person.

Eyewitness testimony carries weight in a courtroom, but is one person's account enough evidence to convict someone of a crime? Learn about what research says about the reliability of eyewitness testimony and examples of cases where it led to wrongful convictions.

01/20/2024

When a parent seeks to modify child custody terms, judges decide based on what they believe to be in the child's best interests. Unless a significant shift in circumstances has occurred, courts might be reluctant to alter arrangements that appear to be working. Some reasons the court could consider a modification include the following: immediate danger posed to the child; a proposed parental relocation; problems complying with the visitation schedule or the incapacity of a custodial parent. If you wish to modify your child custody terms, speak to a family law attorney in your state.

01/16/2024

There are three primary classifications of criminal offenses—felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Each classification is distinguished from each other by the seriousness of the offense and the amount of punishment for which someone convicted of the crime can receive.

In the United States, there are three basic classifications of criminal offenses, also known as crimes.

01/13/2024

If you're found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could face consequences that include losing your license, paying a fine, or serving jail time. If you've been arrested or charged with impaired driving, a criminal defense attorney can help you decide on the best course of action.

01/13/2024

Whether you’re going through a divorce, separation, or cutting ties with the parent of your child, you’ll likely need financial support to meet the demands of raising a child. Child support is meant to help fill the financial burden left by your partner.

Child support is a series of payments that go toward the living expenses for your child after divorce, separation, or a breakup with your child’s other parent.

01/09/2024

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is changing its Maps tool so that the company no longer has access to users' individual location histories, cutting off its ability to respond to law enforcement warrants that ask for data on everyone who was in the vicinity of a crime.

The company said location data will soon be saved directly on users’ devices, blocking Google from seeing it and, by extension, blocking law enforcement demanding that information.

01/06/2024

A new report by the National Registry of Exonerations found 129 cases in which people were falsely convicted at least partly because of flawed hair analysis and testimony.

The technique, developed before DNA testing, can’t definitively tie suspects to crime scenes. Try explaining that to juries — or some judges.

01/06/2024

Child custody proceedings can be emotionally charged and legally complex. The attorneys at Taso R. Saunders Attorney and Counselor at Law provide comprehensive guidance to protect your parental rights and establish arrangements suited to your child’s needs. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tsaunderslaw.com/

01/02/2024

Eyewitness testimony generally holds considerable sway in criminal investigations, often shaping the course of prosecutions. Nevertheless, it's important to recognize that these accounts may not always be accurate. If you're facing criminal allegations and aim to question the reliability of an eyewitness account, an experienced criminal defense attorney can review the circumstances and identify the best way to challenge testimony being used against you.

12/30/2023

Cybercrime involves a wide range of criminal conduct that makes use of digital and network technologies. This includes identity theft, financial fraud and personal data breach. Technology can also be employed to carry out drug crime, prostitution, child po*******hy and extortion. Federal and state laws enacted to fight cybercrime are being zealously enforced by prosecutors, aided by electronic surveillance and undercover operations. A criminal defense attorney can explain your possible exposure to investigation.

12/30/2023

If financial hardship is keeping you from meeting your child support obligations, it's important to ask a judge to modify your support order. A family law attorney can often work with the custodial parent and a judge to help you reduce your payments.