As of January 1, 2014, marijuana use and possession has been legalized, in some form, in 26 of the 50 states. While Virginia has no such law on the books, Colorado has taken the most progressive … [Read more...]
State v. Federal Law – Colorado’s Growing Pains with its New Marijuana Laws.
posted on February 13, 2014
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
posted on January 22, 2014
Often when parents of children file paperwork with the court system for custody and visitation of their minor children, one of the first pieces of paperwork they receive in return is a Notice of … [Read more...]
Right to Counsel
posted on December 27, 2013
In the 1963 case of Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963), the United States Supreme Court changed the complexion of our criminal justice system. The Court ruled that every criminal defendant … [Read more...]
A Brief Evolution of Protective Orders in Virginia
posted on November 21, 2013
On July 1, 2011 the Virginia legislature put into effect sweeping changes that expanded the scope of protective orders in Virginia. The new law now covers any violent, forceful or threatening behavior … [Read more...]
Why a will?
posted on November 7, 2013
As you well know by now, our own Sarah McCurry is a blogger for the Every Girls Dream blog based in Richmond, Virginia. This month she tackles the important topic of why everyone should … [Read more...]
Driver’s License Points on Out of State Tickets
posted on October 8, 2013
If you have a driver’s license in one state, but travel to other states, that license continues to be in effect when you are in the other the state. The reason for that is the … [Read more...]
Can Child & Spousal Support Be Taken Out of Your Retirement?
posted on October 1, 2013
Monthly child and/or spousal support payments are a way of life for many individuals across Virginia. In Virginia, courts can order parents to pay child support for their children, and spousal support … [Read more...]
How to handle a Traffic Stop.
posted on August 28, 2013
It’s happened to everyone. You are comfortably driving down the road when all of the sudden you see the blue lights behind you. You think for a second they couldn't be looking for you, but they … [Read more...]
Mounting Case Law on the Dangers of Social Media and Your Court Case
posted on August 15, 2013
It should shock no one that facebook, twitter and other forms of social media have become a hub for individuals to blow off steam. While a therapist may recommend the release - as an attorney … [Read more...]
Just say no to texting and driving.
posted on July 1, 2013
As with every year, July 1 brings about all the new laws passed during the preceding General Assembly Legislative Session. This year there are a few traffic laws that everyone needs to be aware … [Read more...]
