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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How is child custody determined in Virginia?
Understanding how child custody is determined is of exceptional importance to most divorcing parents, which is why they should be familiar with how child custody decisions are made and determined. Virginia child custody decisions are made based on what is in the best...
Disorderly conduct laws in Virginia
You may hear the term "disorderly conduct" but not fully understand what it means. It is important to know that each state has its own laws about disorderly conduct. This means the definition and penalties are different in Virginia than another state. Knowing...
Wendy Williams ex seeks child support in divorce
Ending a marriage is often a troubling time. It could end because of adultery, conflicts or because one simply fell out of love. No matter the reason, the decision to file for divorce is only just the beginning of the decision making process. In fact, if children are...
Helping you develop a strong criminal defense
No matter the severity of the allegations, facing criminal charges can be a serious and overwhelming situation. For some, it may appear to be a situation in which they have few options. However, anyone accused of a crime has the ability to assert a defense. Doing so...
Virginia law means more DUI charges for some
An archaic Virginia law that is still on the books allows for a person who has been convicted of drunk driving to be deemed a "habitual drunkard." This means that the person is not permitted to possess alcohol and if they are found in possession of it -- or even...
How is child support calculated and can it be changed?
When parents in Virginia get a divorce, decisions will need to be made regarding their child. Specifically, decisions will need to be made regarding child custody and child support. In general, the non-custodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent as...
What happens to your mortgage post-divorce?
Occasionally when a couple in Virginia divorces they will agree to sell their family home and divide the proceeds. However, it is often the case that one spouse will keep the family home, especially if the couple has children living there. When this happens, couples...
Speeding tickets can affect your life for years to come
Seeing the red and blue lights of a police vehicle flashing in your rearview mirror while driving is never a welcome sight. The matter only gets worse if you end up receiving a speeding ticket or some other citation for a traffic offense. When a person in Virginia is...
Key legal terms for grandparents seeking custody
Children need safe and stable conditions to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, parents are not always in a position to provide such an environment.In certain cases, grandparents may be able to obtain custody. There are a few key legal terms that...
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