Both the federal government and each state government have their own distinct court systems. While both include judges, attorneys, and witnesses alike, they are very different. The main difference … [Read more...]
Child Custody: What happens when a protective order is in place?
posted on November 27, 2019
It is not uncommon for individuals who have gone through a bitter divorce or custody case to have trouble communicating effectively. But what happens if you and your child’s other parent are not … [Read more...]
DUI (DWI) under .08 BAC in Virginia
posted on November 22, 2019
Most people believe that if you have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) under 0.08, you are safe to drive and cannot be charged with DUI (DWI). However, in Virginia, that is not the case. Consuming any … [Read more...]
Do I need a will, a living revocable trust or both?
posted on November 19, 2019
A common question in an estate initial consultation is whether or not the client needs a will, a living revocable trust or both. As with all legal issues, the response is - it depends. A will is a … [Read more...]
Handling a College Campus Sexual Assault Hearing—Contested Cases Mean Cross-Examining Witnesses
posted on November 1, 2019
Under federal law, when sexual harassment or sexual assault is reported on a college or university campus - the colleges and universities are empowered to investigate and resolve the complaints of … [Read more...]
City of Richmond’s Eviction Diversion Program (EDP)
posted on November 1, 2019
After the New York Times published a Princeton University study regarding eviction rates in the U.S., it revealed that the City of Richmond had the second highest eviction rate in the country. The … [Read more...]
Campus Sexual Assault Title IX Investigations — Criminal Law Inside Universities
posted on October 31, 2019
Under any circumstance, no parent ever wants to get a phone call from their child saying that they have been the victim of sexual assault or are facing an accusation of sexual assault. For those with … [Read more...]
Top Five Personal Injury Questions Resulting from a Car Accident
posted on October 30, 2019
You have been in a car accident. You have been hurt. Your car is damaged, you are in pain, you have medical bills, you are missing work - you are missing time with your family. You know what the … [Read more...]
Restitution with Juveniles: How do you recover when it is a juvenile committing the property damage?
posted on October 25, 2019
Crimes are seldom limited by age of the offender - and a common question a prosecutor will ask a victim is how much it will cost to repair the damage a juvenile has caused in a property destruction … [Read more...]
October 2019 Civil Rights Restoration Update
posted on October 15, 2019
Governor Northam announced on Wednesday October 9th, 2019 that since he took office in January 2018 over 20,000 Virginians have had their civil rights restored (22,205 to be exact). Felony … [Read more...]
