It's not easy to make the decision to move forward with divorce. For some, this decision requires months or years of consideration, but in the meantime, they may not want to live with the other party any longer. In these situations, a legal separation may be appropriate. While different from a divorce, it still allows two people to protect their rights and separate their lives.
Understanding Batson challenges
When facing criminal charges in Wilmington, the last thing that you want to have to contend with is the potential for prejudice amongst those hearing your case. Both those prosecuting you and defending you want to pick a jury that they feel will most likely side with their argument. During the jury selection process, both sides are also allowed a number of peremptory challenges to keep certain people out of the jury box. We here at The Law Office of L. Bryan Smith, PC understand how the misuse of these challenges can impact the outcome of your proceedings, and how your ability to prove such misuse could be vital during the appeal process.
