In Virginia, an arrest for driving under the influence, or DUI, triggers the state’s implied consent law. Implied consent deems that a driver implicitly consents to a chemical test, such as blood, breath, or both, within 3 hours of the DUI arrest. Our DUI...
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Month: May 2017
Are there special issues to consider in a gray divorce?
Although divorce can happen at any age, a recent report indicates that the risk of gray divorce, for couples over age 50, is not evenly distributed.According to a 2016 research paper form the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, empty nest syndrome is...
Are federal authorities revamping the war on drugs?
Is the Trump administration giving the war on drugs a reboot? A recent press statement from Attorney General Jeff Session gives that impression.Specifically, Sessions has called for more severe penalties for drug crimes, including mandatory minimum sentences. Under...
Co-parenting tips: How to make it work
Once the divorce is over, the assets are split and the children have adjusted to their new normal, it is up to the parents to ensure that co-parenting works. You may have divorced your spouse, but your children are still your responsibility and part of your life....
What role does discretion play in DUI sentencing?
A recent criminal sentence illustrates the complexities on both sides of a drunk driving lawsuit.The case involves a fatal drunk driving accident that occurred shortly after midnight near Norfolk International Airport. The driver, a 39-year-old Virginia man, crashed...
Do Virginia courts still award lifetime alimony awards?
A recent divorce outcome may seem controversial: A Virginia court awarded a lifetime alimony award to one spouse. On appeal, the spouse alleged that the award forced him out of retirement and back into the workforce. However, an appeals court upheld the award.To be...
Could an annuity help your retirement and estate planning?
Wills and trusts play a big role in estate planning. However, our Virginia law firm understands that some clients may desire less expensive strategies for avoiding probate. Fortunately, there are financial products that serve that goal.Generally, assets that have a...
Are plea bargains generally in a defendant’s best interest?
A recent statistic confirms that plea bargains resolve the vast majority of federal criminal cases, around 97 percent. However, a recent article questions if courts should take a more active role in overseeing plea bargains.Under current practices, a court does not...
Overview of rights: Construction defect claims
This post takes a closer look at construction defect basics. For starters, there are different types. The main categories include:Design defects relating to faulty architectural or engineering designs;Material defects relating to faulty building materials;Workmanship...
Are construction defect lawsuits just a cost of doing business?
For many Americans, buying a home is part of the American dream. Yet across the country, far too many new homeowners find that dream tarnished by construction defects, even in new construction projects.Unfortunately, construction defect claims may be viewed as just...
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