Some drug arrests come about more or less by chance. For example, many people are found to be in possession of illegal drugs during routine traffic stops. Other drug arrests come about as the result of long investigations. These are likely to lead to serious charges...
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Month: June 2019
Proving paternity in Virginia
The paternity lawsuit seems a bit anachronistic in the early decades of the 21st century, but for some young mothers in Virginia, proving that a particular man is the biological father of her child can be the difference between living in poverty and having enough...
Expungement of police and court records in Virginia
Being arrested and charged with a crime is an extremely unpleasant experience, but the consequences can also be unpleasant. A written record of the arrest and criminal charge can follow a person for an entire lifetime, adversely affecting job possibilities, credit and...
How mediation can help divorcing parties settle their disputes
Anyone in Northern Virginia who is contemplating a divorce may be concerned about the emotional and financial stress of the process. Mediation could be a means of expediting the divorce process and alleviating the inevitable emotional turmoil. An understanding of the...
Ex-EDA director charged with fraud and embezzlement felonies
Local economic development authorities in Virginia disburse large sums of money in their efforts to spark local development. According to recent reports, the former director of the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority was recently arrested and...
Surge in industrial hemp market creates problems for police
Virginia police are familiar with the concept of blood alcohol content, the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. If tests show a person has a BAC of more than 0.08%, the person is legally deemed to be drunk and cannot drive. Now, Virginia police have a different...
Establishing paternity in Virginia
Most residents of northern Virginia know that paternity means the legal relationship between a child's biological father and a child. However, this relationship cannot be established as easily as the obvious relationship between a mother and her child. A man can admit...
Enforcing an order for child support in a Virginia divorce
Most people who become embroiled in divorce proceedings in Virginia hope that the emotional turmoil will end when the court enters its final judgment and decree. Unhappily for some divorcing couples, the entry of the judgment can mark the beginning of a new period of...
Elementary teacher arrested for allegedly being drunk at school
Two substances that do not mix well - public school property and alcohol - are posing a significant threat to an elementary school physical education instructor who has been charged with drinking and possessing alcoholic beverages on public school grounds.The case...
How to protect against drug charges and penalties
All drug crimes are serious and can result in serious penalties and consequences for the accused individual. Penalties for drug charges can include imprisonment and fines.Specific drug charges accused individuals may find themselves facing can include drug possession...
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