Is it good criminal defense strategy to reject a settlement offer and go to trial? Our Virginia criminal defense lawyers believe it unwise to provide a blanket answer to that question. Rather, we conduct a thorough investigation of a criminal case before coming up...
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Month: February 2017
Contested does not have to mean litigious in a divorce case
Could your divorce become contested over a technicality? It’s possible, as one Virginia woman and author of a comic coloring book about divorce has learned the hard way. The author was married at a religious ceremony, but in the bustle of the wedding, the couple...
4 commonly asked questions about divorce in Virginia
Ending a marriage is rarely an easy or simple task. Divorcing couples face confusion and hardships regarding property division, custody and court procedures. Understanding Virginia divorce law gives divorcing couples the clarity they need to understand the process and...
Does a first DUI offense result in jail time?
In Virginia, the penalties for a first-time conviction for driving under the influence vary based upon the time period and the blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The legal limit is a BAC level of 0.08 percent, and additional jail time is imposed for levels above 0.15...
Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?
In Virginia, the consequences for driving under the influence of drugs are the same as driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), and both offenses implicate harsh consequences.For starters, the scope of an officer’s DUI arrest power is broad. If there is...
Tip: Review the tax consequences of your divorce settlement
Property division can be a stumbling block in divorces where one spouse took a more active role in managing the marital finances. With the help of an experienced attorney, a forensic inventory of the estate can be prepared, and the task of dividing tangible and...
Should you cooperate with police during a drunk driving stop?
With authorities stepping up enforcement efforts in Northern Virginia and across the state, a refresher on a driver's civil rights during a traffic stop may be in order. There are certain constitutional rights that every driver has, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment....
Are commercial foreclosure rates predicted to rise in 2017?
Has the American real estate market fully rebounded from the lending crisis and financial crash of 2007? A final repercussion from that situation has just surfaced, causing some commentators to ask hard questions about the future prospects of real estate investments...
Are new real estate regulations on the horizon?
Will the real estate industry see a shift under the Trump administration? Some commentators are already characterizing the new leader as the “Developer-in-Chief.”However, a number of programs may need to be implemented in order to prime a real estate boom....
When your ex is continually hostile
The break-up of a marriage is a very emotional experience. So, it's not surprising that a certain amount of hostility can go along with it. Ideally, this hostility would never get to unhealthy levels and would fade over time. However, this ideal situation isn't always...
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