When facing a criminal charge, the first thing that a defendant is asked is how they plead to the charges.  This is typically done at the opening of the trial on the charges.  A defendant can plead … [Read more...]

As the laws against the use and possession of certain drugs, like marijuana become more relaxed, police and politicians in the Commonwealth continue to attack the trafficking of drugs.  Whether it is … [Read more...]

  As the law currently stands, Virginia offers little protection to tenants whose homes are foreclosed upon. The only state statute that addresses the issue is VA Code §55-225.10 from … [Read more...]

A US district court in Illinois held Jan. 13, 2016 that a Chapter 13 debtor is entitled to an exemption for her beneficial interest in a home owned by her non-debtor husband's living trust. Judge … [Read more...]

The 2005 Supreme Court case of Illinois v. Caballes established the framework for current dog sniff search and seizure laws. In this decision, the Supreme Court ruled that police do not need … [Read more...]

When an individual suffers emotional trauma from the acts of another, it is normal for him to explore the possibility of recovering monetary damages through hiring a lawyer. However, Virginia is an … [Read more...]

Virginia is commonly known as a firearm friendly state, but there are still many laws that govern possession and use of a firearm arm.  Most of the laws proscribe who can and cannot possess a firearm … [Read more...]

In today’s global world, it’s not uncommon for separated or divorced parents to live in different states or even countries from one another. With such large geographic distances becoming the new … [Read more...]

A Debtor filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is afforded protection from losing his or her home when that debtor a) indicates they want to keep their home and keep making payments on the mortgage and b) the … [Read more...]