As his Virginia city's chief prosecutor, he takes legal action against people accused of felonies and some misdemeanors. But as an ordinary citizen, he has rights that prosecutors, police and courts are bound to uphold.According to one Virginia newspaper, his roles as...
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Child support in Virginia featured on ’16 and Pregnant’
Many people would argue that, in an ideal world, every child in Virginia would be raised by two parents. But, as we all know, that is not reality. Children across the U.S. live in homes which have their income supplemented by child support paid by the children’s...
Woman allowed to have her motion to suppress heard in DUI case
It is often worthwhile for a driver to pursue challenges for a DUI even after the court has brought back a conviction. In one matter, a woman prevailed in such a challenge when the case was taken all of the way to the Supreme Court in the state where she resided.The...
How student loans are affected by divorce
College education in Colorado and around the U.S. has become so expensive that it could be decades before many recent graduates pay off their student loans. Students who took out loans to help pay for their education had an average of $29,400 of debt upon their...
Man charged in Virginia with DUI following fatal crash
A Virginia man has been charged with DUI following an April 5 fatal car accident that resulted in the death of an 81-year-old man. According to Virginia State Police, a Ford Mustang driven by the individual charged lost control of his vehicle and drove into the...
Supreme Court ruling affects DUI rulings almost one year later
The U.S. Supreme Court decision, Missouri v. McNeely, is still having repercussions when it comes to laws concerning driving under the influence. That matter dealt with a warrantless blood test which allegedly indicated levels of blood alcohol among the driver...
Dishonest spouses can take advantage of ex’s financial ignorance
In many marriages, one spouse handles all of the finances. This can be part of a division of labor within the relationship, and may be a relief for a husband or wife who does not enjoy keeping track of important assets, such as retirement accounts, bank balances and...
Drinking alcohol may effect each of us differently
While states like Virginia set 0.08 blood alcohol content as the level for determinations as to whether one can be found legally intoxicated, alcohol affects every driver differently. One study suggested that a single bottle of beer or glass of wine could result in...
Virginia elementary principal abruptly resigns after DUI arrest
We've long suggested on our blog that the consequences of being charged in Virginia with a DUI can go well beyond the criminal penalties that one faces. In the case of an Arlington elementary school principal it may have meant resigning from her job. The principal...
Fathers of adopted kids only have a short time to seek custody
Men in Virginia should know that it can be difficult to assert paternity over a child, if they are not married to the mother of the boy or girl. If the mother gives up the child for adoption, the father may not be told about it, so they may lose the chance to fight...
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