There are a lot of Virginian's who try to do the right thing and seek a sober ride home after consuming alcoholic beverages. But on busy nights, such as during holiday celebrations or even this past Super Bowl weekend, it can be hard for some people to find a reliable...
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Virginia lawmaker reject decriminalizing adultery
The Virginia General Assembly has decided that adultery should remain a crime in the Commonwealth. While the odds of prosecution are likely very low, it does happen occasionally, which should give cheaters something to think about.It will likely surprise many of our...
Yes, officer, my body brews its own beer but I’m sober
Imagine that you are pulled over on the side of the road, addressing a potential issue with your vehicle when a police officer pulls up behind you. Nothing strikes you as odd during the initial conversation with the officer until they ask if you've been drinking. Why...
Proximate cause: Getting a DUI without even driving
Though many of today's readers care little about criminal cases in other states, a very unique one out of New York this month may just give you pause. That's because the case deals with a legal theory that very well could be applied here in Virginia. If so, anyone in...
Father not allowed to pay child support in lump sum
Before the billion-dollar Powerball drawing that took place recently, many of our readers surely spent some time fantasizing about what they would do if they won that kind of money. Readers probably know that lottery winners get the option of getting a lump-sum...
Is driving after taking a prescription drug illegal in Virginia?
Like many of our surrounding states, Virginia now recognizes the benefits of medical marijuana, which is why our legislature last year passed a house bill that now allows a very small percentage of residents access to medicinal cannabis. But while this new law affects...
MADD pushing for tougher punishment for affluenza teen
The term affluenza has never meant anything to anyone until it was first used in a 2013 case in which a then 16-year-old boy was accused of driving while intoxicated and subsequently vehicular manslaughter. As some of our Leesburg readers may remember hearing from...
How is a small business’ value determined during divorce?
Though most business owners have some idea of what their company is worth, they likely do not have a firm dollar figure in mind. Getting a valuation of your business has many possible functions, from estate planning to getting a fair price on a sale. It can also be a...
Virginia Beach’s divorce rate rose the highest since 1970
Back in 1970, divorce was fairly rare in Virginia, and indeed in the rest of the country. Since then, changes to the law, increased job opportunities for women and improved societal attitudes toward divorce has made it much more common. Some experts contend that about...
Is it possible to get a first-time DUI expunged from your record?
Imagine that you are a young person who is facing your first drunk driving charge. Though you're not fluent with the law, you do know that a criminal conviction can have a very severe impact on your life. In many cases, it can impact everything from entrance into...
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