Defending yourself against a criminal offense requires planning and an understanding of the law. The right approach to take will depend on the charges involved and the circumstances leading to someone's arrest. However, there are certain defense options that may apply...
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How can you get your spouse to settle a custody dispute?
You have done your best to put up with the frustration that your spouse has caused you during your divorce, but being estranged from each other has not made it any easier to communicate or resolve conflicts. You have children together, and you know the importance of...
Could your illness make you seem intoxicated to the police?
When you take medications, there are certain precautions you can take to be safer behind the wheel. Illnesses, however, can be challenging to predict and control. In some cases, the same symptoms that tell you that you are sick could be the same ones that could make a...
Is nesting a viable option for child custody?
Typically, when two parents share custody of their children after a divorce, they divide the time by having the children come live with each of them in turn. The father has his own home and the children live with him during the week, for instance, and then they go...
Yes, your alcohol-based meal may lead to a DUI
If you’re going out to eat a nice dinner with friends or family, you might not be thinking about the alcohol content in that meal. Interestingly, it is possible to get intoxicated from eating food, not just drinking alcohol. Certain foods are made with alcohol, such...
Drug court may be an option when cocaine charges loom
Distributing illicit drugs is an easy way to find yourself in deep trouble with the law. Sometimes, people are falsely accused or charged disproportionately to the crime, though. If you find yourself in this position, then you will want to look into developing a...
What does a same-sex divorce mean for custody of your kids?
A marriage between same-sex individuals now has the same legal protections as a marriage involving opposite-sex partners. Couples can marry, buy property together and enjoy all the other rights and privileges that come with marriage. One of these rights is the right...
Dealing with others’ judgment at divorce
To some extent, we are conditioned to care about what other people think of us. We generally want to be liked, looked up to, admired and even envied. That's why many of us try to paint a rosy picture of our lives to our friends, acquaintances and followers on social...
4 types of assets to consider in a divorce
If you’re going to begin working on your divorce, then there are a few different assets you’ll want to remember to include in your negotiations. Splitting these assets is important, because you want to get your fair share. While there are dozens of kinds of assets you...
Are you out of luck if someone causes a crash without insurance?
Insurance protects everyone on the road from the risk of a crash. Virginia has a liability-based insurance system. That means that when someone else hits your vehicle or causes a crash, their insurance policy is the one that pays for the property damage and injuries...
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