Along with safeguarding a person's civil rights, criminal defense attorneys make sure defendants understand charges, immediate and possible consequences and legal challenges. This wall of protection doesn't go up until an attorney is contacted. Unfortunately, by that...
Year: 2014
The difference between robbery and larceny
Do you think that all charges for taking something that does not belong to you are relatively the same in Virginia? If so, and if you are facing such charges, you could be overlooking some very important distinctions. You must know exactly what the charges you are...
Steps toward a military divorce in Virginia
A Virginia military couple's life can be very stressful, particularly when deployment takes a service member far away for long periods. The Pentagon reported the military divorce rate was 3.5 percent in 2012, slightly lower than the 2010 civilian divorce rate. The...
What are per se DUI laws?
In Virginia and all other states in the country, per se DUI laws establish that a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or higher means the person is considered intoxicated under the law. Per se laws remove any other evidence requirement for a DUI charge. No matter how...
Options for public and private adoptions in Virginia
Newport News individuals and couples considering parenthood options can benefit by speaking with an attorney. Virginia adoptions simultaneously may satisfy the needs and desires of several people. Family courts' greatest concerns are the best interests of children,...
Defending voluntary manslaughter charges in Virginia
Homicide is a catchall term describing deaths caused by killings. A person's state of mind at the time of a homicide can have as much to do with the charges he or she faces as the case circumstances. Manslaughter is a killing that may or may not be intentional,...
Domestic violence awareness in Virginia
October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and Transitions Family Violence Services in Virginia is taking one important step in preventing future domestic violence. The organization has an ongoing focus on youth, and is responding to recent celebrity and...
How can I protect my inheritance during a Virginia divorce?
The end of a marital relationship may not be the best time to take action to preserve assets. In fact, many Newport News residents make property protection a consideration before marriage. However, if you're already married and contemplating or working through the...
‘Cooperative’ Virginia drug user confesses fully, immediately
It doesn't matter whether you are suspected of a drug crime or you've been caught holding the bag. A criminal defense attorney would advise a Newport News defendant to say nothing and take no actions without the presence of a legal representative. Some defendants...
Understanding child custody options
For many parents who are involved in divorce proceedings, child custody decisions may seem simple. Whether they want full custody or just want to work out something in the child's best interest, many parents don't realize the complexity of possible child custody...