The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for two very important set of cases on April 29, 2014 - Riley v. California and United States v. Wurie. These cases will have a very large impact … [Read more...]
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Are the contents of your phone protected? The Supreme Court will soon rule.
posted on April 30, 2014
Final Decrees in Virginia: to Merge or not to Merge?
posted on April 4, 2014
When parties to a divorce are able to come to a resolution regarding their assets, debts, property, and children, lawyers will often draft a Property Settlement Agreement for each party to sign. The … [Read more...]
Expungements, Restoration of Rights, and Pardons: Common Misconceptions
posted on March 7, 2014
Expungements: Expungement is a very misunderstood term in Virginia. The Commonwealth does not allow convicted persons to “expunge” their records. The only way someone can get a charge expunged off … [Read more...]
Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Virginia
posted on February 24, 2014
With all the snow and ice in the Richmond area in the last couple weeks, there have probably been plenty of dangerous slips and hazardous falls. Richmond residents should be aware that Sec. 25-23 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...]
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...]
Is an Annulment Right for You?
posted on March 24, 2013
Too often, a couple becomes engaged and spends so much time planning the wedding, they forget a marriage follows once the last piece of wedding cake is eaten and the last gift unwrapped. After just a … [Read more...]
