In this second installment, we’ll take a closer look at juvenile crimes in Virginia. As a preliminary matter, the juvenile justice system has its own terminology, perhaps reflecting the rationale of rehabilitation. Indeed, lawmakers do not want a youthful indiscretion...
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Juvenile Crimes: Actions & Consequences – a two-part series
According to a press statement made by the Director of the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force, there is an alarming increase in juvenile crime and gang recruitment.The article cited the example of a recent homicide of a Gaithersburg, Maryland girl. The...
Are immigration policies impacting wedding and prenuptial plans?
For most couples, an upcoming wedding is a major life event that involves months of planning. However, recent changes in immigration policy may be having an unintended impact on this tradition. According to a recent article, the new administration's immigration...
Can social media postings be interpreted as criminal?
Most people probably don’t take their social media postings too seriously. However, there are situations that warrant more care, as a recent story illustrates.Specifically, a 16-year-old student in Washington, D.C. was recently charged as a juvenile with felony...
Legal protections are available to victims of domestic violence
As a law firm with a comprehensive family law practice, we have helped clients navigate domestic violence allegations on both sides. We have helped victims of domestic violence, as well as those wrongfully accused of it, perhaps arising in the context of a contested...
Contractors may need to appear before their local zoning board
Although local communities often welcome small business development, such matters typically must go through zoning and land use permitting. In a recent example, Leesburg officials discussed the ratio of commercial to office use in a development called the Village at...
Parents can help their kids cope with divorce
As we go through divorce, we do everything we can to try to make it easier for our children. We do our best to keep the lines of communication open and watch to make sure there are no negative effects on our kids. Although there is no way to completely shield them...
Should your estate plan include a 529 educational plan?
An individual may want his or her estate plan to include specific provisions for future educational costs. One of the easiest tools for accomplishing that goal is a tax-advantaged 529 savings plan. Yet according to a recent survey, many Americans are unfamiliar with...
Can your DUI be expunged from your record?
Although a first-offense for driving while intoxicated may not necessarily translate into jail time, the arrest may have unintended consequences.For example, readers may recall the Virginia misdemeanor charge that was slapped on a legislative candidate for exposing...
Child support enforcement in Virginia
For many divorcing parents, getting a child support order is only the first part of the battle. At some point, the parent who is supposed to pay the child support may stop paying. If this happens to you, you do not have to just accept that. There are several avenues...
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