- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody cases can be the emotionally charged in any family law practice. The fear of never being able to see your child again after a divorce or separation can cause anyone to lose their hopes and grip on reality. The law tries to look at the child’s best interests. Custody is a term that refers to the ability to have a physical presence around your child but in the state of Pennsylvania, it also applies to having the right to making important decisions that impact the child’s life such as education, religion, and medical care.
- Adoption
- Spousal SupportDivorce is the agreement to end the civil union or a legal marriage. Wading through these proceedings can be an emotional and exhausting process. If both parties are amicable, the terms can be decided with much more haste and convenience. However, this is not always the case and in either situation, it is advisable to have an attorney represent both sides. If there are children then custody issues can be an additional complication to the arrangements. In divorces where there no children present or the children are all over the age of 18 then there are still arrangements to be made. Alimony or spousal support payments might need to be decided. Division of property and possessions is another aspect that weighs heavily on the overall process.
- AnnulmentA divorce is not a religious separation. If you receive an annulment, a Jewish gett, or a Muslim faskh, you are still legally and financially tied to your spouse. Ensuring that you will not share tax information or credit history requires the legal proceedings of a divorce. If you are planning to marry another person, you need to ensure the legal proceedings of the first divorce are final.
- Criminal DefenseDavid W. Kaiser, Attorney at Law, has been handling federal criminal defense cases for years and knows how to arrange the best claims for your defense. This sometimes means tactfully working with the prosecution to lessen the sentence while other times it requires an aggressive voice to stand up for you in the courtroom. When a conviction can lead to life imprisonment you need a skilled attorney who can prepare for any outcome. Federal prosecutors pride themselves on winning cases and their arrogance can be their undoing. Having an aggressive voice that stands by your side is the help you need to survive.
- DUI/DWIEvery DUI charge has unique circumstances. Where were you driving? Who else was in the vehicle? Did you hit another vehicle, person, or property? What was your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) and how did the police obtain this result? Is this your first offense? These are all questions that we need to know in order to defend your case. Do not think that you will be let off with a light sentence if this your first DUI conviction. Bringing your case to a skilled defense attorney who specializes in DUI cases is your best option in hopes of reducing the punishment or having the charges dismissed entirely.
- Wrongful DeathLosing a loved one is one of the hardest things a family can go through. When the death could have been avoided there is a lot of anger that adds confusion to the emotional stress. If these acts of negligence are brought to justice only by criminal charges then that still does little for the surviving family members to rebuild their lives. Bringing a wrongful death claim to light and allowing the family to seek financial compensation is a practical way of healing and righting the wrong. The family may still have medical bills to pay for the deceased. The cost of the funeral and burial charges can take a big bite out of the life insurance policy. At this time, the family needs to focus on their grieving.
- Traffic ViolationsWithin the blink of an eye, your life can forever. You go from thinking, “Am I going to get there on time?” to “Is my car going to be okay?” to “Am I okay?” in a single second. The sad fact is, that car accident occur all too often. Driver’s carry liability insurance to protect them on the road but this does not always cover the full extent of the physical injuries victims may suffer. Many car accidents could have been avoided and those fall under acts of negligence on the part of one driver. Although the negligent driver did not act maliciously, they were behind the wheel and may have acted in an irresponsible manner. This could be from fatigue, intoxication, speeding, using their phones, or making an unsafe lane change. The phrase, “they came out of nowhere” is one police and insurance companies hear all too often.
- Sex Crimes
- FraudFederal crimes are those outlined in the Constitution or listed by Congress. They include kidnapping, bank robbery, racketeering, extortion, tax fraud, embezzlement, espionage, or crimes of transport between two states. Given the current political climate and since the Patriot Act, many of these crimes are being prosecuted to the full extent of the law. These cases will take place in a federal courtroom with different prosecutors and judges than on the state level. If you are facing federal charges then you need understand the how serious the charges are and the importance of having an attorney who knows the federal court system. There is no room for error at the federal level. There is no learning as you go. There is no excuse for not knowing all the rules of procedure. The punishments are often more severe than state charges and the fines much heavier.
- Robbery
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesRecent news citing the nation’s opioid epidemic is bringing harsher sentences for all drug crimes. For those who are facing drug possession or possession with intent to deliver (PWID) the maximum penalties are likely to be enforced. Judges and prosecutors want to make an example of first-time offenders and show that they are capable of cleaning up the streets. Studies have shown that incarceration does little to nothing to ensure that the drug addicts are able to overcome their addiction. Many addicts are being prosecuted as dealers in order to make the case more significant in the eyes of the law. Even those charged only with possession are looking at long sentences and hefty fines they can not pay. If you have been arrested and charged with a drug possession or PWID then you need a skilled attorney like David W. Kaiser on your side.
- Assault
- Kidnapping
- Extortion
- Premises LiabilityPremises liability claims are injuries that occur when the owner of a property has allowed the public to enter an unsafe environment. This is a dangerous hazard and can result in brain damage, spinal fractures, broken bones, loss of limbs, and even death. They can occur in any establishment such as a private home, a hotel, a stadium, a restaurant, or an office. Not all premises liability claims are quick accidents like “slip and falls.” Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common risk and hazard that counts as well. Even residing in a hotel with inadequate security that allowed you to be the victim of a violent crime is a negligent act and is considered to be a premise liability.
- Personal InjuryWhen you are the victim of a car accident where another driver is negligent, then you deserve compensation to cover the costs of your medical bills and the time you lost from work. You may be suffering from loss of limbs or brain damage that can cause you to be unable to work for the rest of your life. Insurance companies are slow to pay the full compensation and your best step to seeking the full compensation you are entitled to under the law usually requires hiring a skilled personal injury attorney.
- Medical MalpracticeSurgeons are skilled professionals who receive a decade of schooling and years of training before operating on patients. These doctors know that some of the procedures and surgeries might be risky and they prepare the patient before any decisions about treatment are made. However, when a surgeon makes a mistake that could have been avoided there is a medical malpractice claim that should be filed to hold the negligent party responsible.
- Auto Accidents