In an unsurprising move, Virginia police departments -- including those in the Newport News area -- are planning to conduct increased DUI patrols throughout the New Year holiday and weekend. The primary celebratory days -- New Year's Eve and Day -- fall midweek, but...
Month: December 2014
Virginia’s 2 forms of divorce
Putting unpleasant issues in the past quickly allows individuals to get on with their lives. Legal matters frequently take more time than some Newport News spouses want. It can be helpful to learn in advance about the legal process associated with divorce.Virginia...
Resolving child custody issues through Virginia courts
Newport News mothers and fathers, married or unmarried, have equal rights in legal matters affecting children. The best interests of the child, not a parent's gender, are the primary concern of Virginia courts. Insurmountable problems with initial agreements and...
Are Virginia military divorces filed with military courts?
Legal resources for Virginia military service members are available at Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. The free assistance includes explanations of military-specific regulations affecting personnel and their families. However, the military's position is the...
Virginia penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol
Most Newport News drivers probably know the boundaries they cannot cross with alcohol while driving. Or, do they? In Virginia, the blood alcohol content level is 0.08 percent. You're mistaken if you think you can't be arrested with a BAC level below the legal limit.A...
What is identity theft and are there penalties in Virginia?
When it comes to theft crimes, most individuals in Virginal probably think of things such as robbery, shoplifting or larceny. A growing type of theft crime across the country is ID theft, and individuals who are accused of ID theft can face stiff penalties if...