In pairing with scientific research, some states have made historic changes to their criminal codes and have decriminalized and regulated marijuana within their jurisdictions. Now with groups like the Virginia National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and...
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What is the difference between marital and separate property?
Getting divorce usually means dividing up many valuable assets and significant debts, but not everything you own is necessarily going to be split in two. As with most other states, Virginia law recognizes the difference between “marital property” and...
How driving drunk could lose you your CDL in Virginia
If you are a commercial driver, you probably appreciate your driving privileges a lot more than most. That's because your commercial driver's license is more than just a way for you to get around, it gives you access to a source of income. Without it, you wouldn't be...
Transgender man claims parental rights after divorce
Family law has changed radically in Virginia since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that same-sex couples have a Constitutional right to get married. While this ruling ushered in a new era when it comes to matrimonial and divorce law in this state, it...
There isn’t a one-size-fits all punishment for repeat offenders
No matter where you stand on the issue, everyone can agree that drinking and driving is a problem in our country. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 30 people die every day in the United States in a drunk driving crash....
If you leave the scene of a crash you risk a felony DUI
There are few things worse than that sinking feeling you get when a police officer charges you with committing a crime. In that moment, you know that your life could change forever, especially if you don't think quickly and obtain legal counsel right away after...
What you need to know about your DUI probation
If you're facing your first drunk-driving offense, you may not know that you have options when it comes to the outcome of your case. You could take the plea deal offered to you by prosecutors - even though it's very likely that it's not in your best interests - or you...
New dating app is geared toward divorced singles
Online dating services are big business. Increasingly, companies are specializing in order to help singles narrow down the list of potential mates. There are dating websites for particular religious and ethnic groups, farmers, and even the infamous Ashley Madison, for...
Is driving slowly enough reason for a DUI stop in Virginia?
Did you know that Virginia has the third largest state-maintained highway system in the United States? With more than 57,000 miles of roadway, it'd be unrealistic to expect that any single driver knows every mile. It's because of this fact that a majority of drivers...
Will Taco Bell Cantinas be reason for concern in Virginia?
If you like to follow the news like we do, then you may have already heard about Taco Bell's new restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a unique menu item: alcohol. The first of its kind in the world, the Taco Bell Cantina offers fast-food eaters a chance to...
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