A charge of vehicular manslaughter can have a devastating effect on your life and your future. When they get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, nobody expects to end up hurting someone or causing their death. Nobody would anticipate that they'd be involved in a...
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The pluses, and minuses, of uncontested divorce in Virginia
If you or your spouse (or both of you) are considering divorce, there are probably problems in your marriage that, try as the two of you have, cannot be overcome. Perhaps only one spouse is ready to move on, which could make negotiating a settlement difficult.But if...
Beware: This can lead to enhanced DUI penalties in Virginia
Every driver knows that it is dangerous and illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. However, we are all human and make mistakes. Some people don't realize they are legally intoxicated; some people decide to take a risk; some people are suffering from an...
3 conditions that could be confused for alcohol impairment
Last year, we published a blog post about how drowsiness can sometimes look like drunkenness. In that post, which can be read in full here, we noted that driving while drowsy can make a person drive in ways that mimic intoxicated driving, which can prompt an officer...
Three careers that can be ruined by DUI charges
Everybody makes mistakes. Unfortunately, as you are probably well aware, some mistakes can cost you a lot more than you thought they might. Take for example the decision to drive after drinking alcohol. In some situations, a person may make this decision after waiting...
Ex-husband gets 4 years for hiding marital assets overseas
Getting an equitable share of your marital assets in your divorce can be difficult when you do not know how much there is to split up. Some couples share in all financial planning, so each spouse has a good idea of what assets they own and what they are worth. Other...
DUI arrests and pleading to lesser charges: is it a good idea?
There are some people in Virginia who would tell you to play everything "by the book" during a drunk-driving stop, even telling you to be honest with police about whether or not you've consumed any alcohol beverages. The rationale behind this advice typically stems...
If my license was suspended in one state, do I lose it in VA?
A lot of people do not just consider their driver's license to be a way for them to get from here to there. For those that realize it, a driver's license can be a means of freedom if not an extremely important tool used to maintain employment. Losing it, as you can...
Chris Martin: I don’t see it as a divorce
There is no rulebook that says what kind of relationship you and your ex must have after your divorce is final. If the two of you have children, ideally you will be able to continue co-parenting. Outside of that, post-divorce relationships range from non-existent to...
If my license was suspended for DUI, can I still drive a moped?
Losing your driver's license because of an alcohol-related offense can be a hard blow, especially for those who rely on their vehicle to get them to and from their place of employment. It's because of this fact that we often get asked questions regarding a person's...
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