If you have made the very difficult decision that your marriage is ending and you’re ready to divorce your spouse, chances are you have questions about what property is yours and what property is your … [Read more...]
Consider the Gifts during the Holiday Season and their Impact on Equitable Distribution in Virginia
posted on November 22, 2017
Virginia Family Law: Vacation and Custody
posted on November 20, 2017
With winter vacations right around the corner, now is a good time to consider your current custody and visitation arrangement and any implications it may have for your travel … [Read more...]
Possession of Drugs – Actual vs. Constructive in Virginia
posted on November 17, 2017
When a person is charged with the possession of drugs, it is not required that the person actually had the drugs on their person. Typically, the Commonwealth can prove that someone is possessing … [Read more...]
Specificity Matters: Suspect’s request for a “Lawyer, Dog” ambiguous
posted on November 10, 2017
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/10/orleans_rape_suspects_lawyer_d.html Almost everyone is aware of the rights that a criminal suspect is entitled to when questioning by the police. These … [Read more...]
Evicting family members in Virginia
posted on November 3, 2017
Yes, in Virginia, you can evict unwanted family members from your home. However, to accomplish this legally, it is important to follow the proper steps and pursue the eviction through the courts. … [Read more...]
Opioid Epidemic in Virginia
posted on October 27, 2017
On October 26, 2017, President Trump declared a national health emergency due to the opiate epidemic in the United States. In Virginia, deaths related to opiate overdose have sharply increased over … [Read more...]
Time to Revisit De-Criminalizing Adultery in Virginia?
posted on May 22, 2017
When the General Assembly convened for session on January 11th, 2017, numerous bills were put forward regarding all manner of laws. For anyone considering a divorce on adultery grounds, one bill, … [Read more...]
The State Corporation Commission
posted on October 7, 2016
If you have questions about a Virginia business, a great first place to start is Virginia's State Corporation Commission (known by its acronym the "SCC"). As a legal nerd, I have always found the … [Read more...]
DNA Evidence and Virginia Criminal Law – The Truth Behind the Myth
posted on September 16, 2016
Over the past twenty years, DNA evidence has become inextricably linked to crime scene investigation and criminal justice. Almost every crime television show has every crime solved by a quick DNA … [Read more...]
Virginia and the First Offender Program for Possession of a Controlled Substance
posted on July 25, 2016
In Virginia, a first offender program is available for those charged with drug possession, regardless of the type of drug. Va Code § 18.2-251 outlines the criteria by which first offenders may be … [Read more...]
