In Virginia, if you fall far enough behind in your child support payments, you might go to jail. But some people involved in family law matters are starting to think this is not the best way to get kids the money they deserve for basic necessities. According to The...
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Month: October 2014
Who will be charged with felony DUI in Virginia?
They say that with three strikes, you're out. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, that phrase applies not only to baseball but can be applied to some DUIs as well.A third DUI offense in a five-year period means you face a Class 6 felony, which can result in 1 to 5 years...
No fun: a Virginia DUI charge
Fun is like art: you know when you see it. For some, Picasso made great art and for them, watching Leesburg High games is great fun. For others, Taylor Swift’s music combines artistry and fun. We raised this fun subject because we want to share “fun...
DUI conviction can be very costly in Virginia
More than one person has noted the irony inherent in Virginia's ABC stores. The Commonwealth controls the distribution and sale of alcohol to "ensure that adults of legal age who choose to responsibly consume alcohol can do so in a safe environment." At the same time,...
How we help in Virginia vehicular assault and homicide cases
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe recently unveiled a website called Virginia Faces of Drunk Driving. As our readers know, the Commonwealth has some of the nation's toughest laws against drunk driving. The website is not part of enforcement efforts, however, but...
Michael Phelps arrested again for DUI
It's a relatively short drive from Leesburg to the spot where the man with the most gold medals in Olympic history was pulled over by police. Baltimore native Michael Phelps was stopped for speeding; police say he going nearly 40 mph over the limit in Fort McHenry...
In divorce, some business owners try to plead poverty
Small business remains an important part of the Virginia economy. Many households rely in large part on income generated by a business owned by one or both spouses. If successful, a business can allow a family to live a comfortable, maybe even luxurious,...
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