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THE CRUX OF TIME Jane Doe and The Re-imagination of Indigenous Justice By: David Adams
Abstract The painted picture of the historical relationship between federal and tribal governments isn’t pretty. The rate of suicide amongst our youth has increased, female incarceration has risen at a particularly high rate, and justice for Jane Doe doesn’t feel...
Parnall and Adams Law: Contracted to Prosecute Domestic Violence Crimes
Parnall and Adams Law has a contract to serve as special prosecutors for certain crimes of domestic violence. Prosecution is a fundamental judicial component to protecting our community, protecting the vulnerable, and ideally leading to accountability and healing....
Victims’ Rights : Ensuring Jane Doe Has a Voice
Victims’ Rights are a fundamental component of our criminal justice system because it ensures that Jane Doe has a voice in the justice process. It wasn’t until over thirty years ago that these rights were put into place as federal law. Not surprisingly, without the...
2021 A Year In Review
The pandemic has had a profound impact on so many of our communities. As a law firm we see the impact through a different lens due to the nature of cases we take and the calls that we receive. In addition to our normal work we provided hundreds of hours of pro bono...
What happens when you get in an accident on Indigenous land?
What happens when you get in an accident on Indigenous land? New Mexico is a diverse and unique state—culturally, geographically, and legally. A roadtrip across the state might take you through mountainous passes, vast stretches of desert, or colorful rock canyons...
Smart Solar Investments Start with Smart Financing
Embracing green energy, like solar power, can be a smart investment for homeowners. Technological innovations and consumer tax credits at both the state and federal level have lowered the cost and increased accessibility for residents to implement solar power....
How To Write A Settlement Letter For A Car Accident
Personal injury demand letters are used to notify the relevant parties when seeking damages in relation to a personal injury. After a serious car accident, it is normal to experience injuries such as fractures, broken bones, back injuries, burns, internal injuries,...
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Boating Accident
If you are involved in a boating accident what is the first thing you must do? Boating accidents are more common than most people think. According to the American Boating Association, there were 4,168 recreational boating accidents in 2019, resulting in 2,559...
What Is Racial Discrimination?
Discrimination is all too common in American society today, both in the workplace and in nonprofessional settings. Therefore, it is important to learn how to identify prejudice when it appears. One of the most frequent forms of intolerance in the United States is...
The Role of a Dog Bite Injury Lawyer
Each year, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Among these bite victims, about 800,000 require medical care. When a person is bitten by a dog that belongs to someone else, the victim may be entitled...
How To Select A Dog Bite Injury Attorney
More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Of these victims, about one in five will require medical attention. Dog bites can range in severity, from just a mild puncture wound that...
How Long Does It Take To Get A Settlement Check From A Car Accident?
If you were recently involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you likely have several questions regarding how to prove liability and what damages you can receive compensation for, among others. If you have decided to settle your case, you may be wondering...
Am I The Victim Of An Overbilling Scheme?
Overbilling is an intentional or unintentional increase in the amount charged for a particular service compared to the amount initially posted or agreed upon. In some cases, a simple human error or system glitch may be the cause of overbilling, which is typically...
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?
If you were recently harmed in a personal injury case (car accident, slip-and-fall, dog bite, etc.), you may have several questions about what steps you should take to improve your situation, such as how to explain your injuries to your insurance company or how much...
What Is Overbilling?
Overbilling occurs when a contractor inflates the cost of goods and/or labor, charging their client at higher rates than the amount agreed upon. While this can sometimes be done unintentionally, some less reputable contractors will do this intentionally, hoping that...
How Long After A Car Accident Can You Claim An Injury?
If you have recently been involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you likely have several questions about how to proceed in order to receive adequate compensation. This is especially true if you sustained minor injuries; you may be wondering if it is...
How Long Does It Take To Settle A Personal Injury Claim?
If you sustain a personal injury due to any reason and you believe your injuries are a result of someone else’s negligence, you may wish to sue the person. However, in certain cases you may be forced to settle and accept less money than you would normally receive...
How To Write A Demand Letter For Personal Injury
An incident that results in a personal injury such as a slip-and-fall, car accident or animal bite can be highly traumatic, especially if it leads to a decline in your quality of life. If you have sustained minor injuries and recovered relatively quickly, you may be...