When an employee is accused of being involved in a domestic violence situation, he or she is already facing many issues in his or her life. The potential loss of a partner, the stress of how this charge affects the family and even the potential for losing a job can be...
Month: November 2016
You can fight false accusations of rape and wrongful convictions
If you're wrongfully convicted of a sex offense, you could spend years of your life in prison. What happens if you are found to be innocent after the original ruling damages your reputation and livelihood? You're able to seek compensation.In a case of a man who was...
These life events could cause you to get divorced
Divorce happens for many reasons, and, in some cases, there doesn't seem to be a solid reason at all. Couples just don't feel like it's working out. However, there are a few life events that experts have noted can often lead to a split. Three examples are noted...
What are Virginia’s drug penalties?
Virginia has distinct drug penalties for first, second and subsequent offenses. There are additional penalties for the amount possessed, as well as other factors.You can be charged with a drug crime if you manufacture, distribute, sell, give or possess drugs. Even if...
Child support report to be reviewed in 2017
If you pay child support or receive it, then you may be interested to know that there is a panel that reviews it and suggests changes regulations and guidelines as necessary. This panel makes decisions that could affect your support obligations or how much you'll...
Raising doubt is crucial in criminal justice cases
Every criminal case has certain elements that must be present. Last week, we discussed how a drunk driving case has to be based on a legal stop. This is only one example of how the circumstances of a case can impact the charges that you face.When we work on your...
Yes, you can defend yourself against a DUI charge
Defending yourself against a DUI is possible with the right strategy. There is no single strategy that works for all people, so it's important to look at your case with your attorney to devise the best way to move forward. For example, you may discover that you were...