Repairing the damage resulting from an accident is something in Mexico that can be processed in two ways, either criminally and civilly. If a person runs over to another, the victim has the right to sue for injuries (criminal) and payment of damages (civil) arising from the accident, damages being caused immediately, … [+]
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Safe Driving this 4th of July Weekend
There are a number of factors that give rise to the disturbing statistics of fatalities and serious injuries that occur on this particular holiday weekend. Alcohol related accidents are certainly at the top of the list, as well as heavy traffic and driver inattention. Drivers rushing to make appointments are … [+]
Peatones de Staten Island son invisibles para los conductores imprudentes
Vivimos en una isla que requiere la mayoría de nosotros viajar en coche (en comparación con el transporte público). Se trata de una “cultura de conducción” que a veces hace caso omiso de los derechos de los peatones. Por el contrario, para los que viven en Manhattan o Brooklyn, los … [+]
Staten Island pedestrians are invisible to reckless drivers
We live on an island that requires most of us to travel by car (versus public transportation). This is a “Driving Culture” that sometimes ignores the rights of pedestrians. Conversely, for those living in Manhattan or Brooklyn, drivers are aware of the sanctity of the crosswalk. Pedestrians need to make … [+]
Un comentario de un estudiante de leyes en Puebla
Para la vigilancia del respeto a los derechos humanos para los miembros de la OEA(Organización de Estados Americanos) se compone de la comisión Interamericana de Derecho Humanos y la corte Interamericana de derecho humanos. El trabajo de la comisión es el de atender cualquier violación por parte de un estado … [+]
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 25 – What a client should expect at trial
Most people are nervous at the prospect of being in a courtroom, especially when it relates to their own case. Television and film have created an image that is intimidating and unnerving. The mystique of a jury trial will cause anxiety for even the strongest of heart. When my cases … [+]
Injured persons need to be protected by our laws
We are entering into a period in our political history in which division of voters and partisanship seems the norm. The topic in this blog is not about partisan issues, it is about constituent or PEOPLE issues. As an attorney (and an advocate for injured persons), I believe that is … [+]
News from Puebla – Gubernatorial Elections – Our precious right to vote
On July in Puebla we had elections for governor, in which we had the first independent candidate after the recent amendment to the law in Mexico, which now allow independent candidates to run for the first time, this means it is not necessary to be affiliated to a political party … [+]
Noticias de Puebla – Eleciones del governador
El primero de julio en Puebla hubo elecciones para gobernador, donde por primera vez se presenció una candidatura independiente después de la reciente modificación a la ley en México, que ya permite candidatos independientes, esto significa que no es necesario estar afiliado a un partido político para ser candidato. Los … [+]
A Commentary by Law Student from Puebla, Mexico on Mexican Prison System
In Mexico is the prisons are run by the government. The government budget for prisons is extremely limited, which causes the prisons in Mexico to be overcrowded. This causes poor living conditions, sometimes accommodating more than 5 inmates in a cell which could be considered inhuman as many of them … [+]