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...
Year: 2016
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...
What it takes to be arrested for drunk driving: A legal stop
If you are driving under the influence of alcohol and are stopped by a police officer, you may be arrested. The first step of any criminal process is to place a person under arrest. The use of handcuffs as restraints is not required to place a person under arrest, and...
How serious is an indecent exposure charge?
If you are facing a criminal charge of indecent exposure, the seriousness of the consequences should you be convicted depends on a range of mitigating factors. First, the laws of the state have a lot to do with how these charges are treated and whether you can be...
Financial abuse is domestic violence
If you're accused of domestic violence, you know that you need help to defend yourself. One of the types of domestic violence that you could be accused of is financial abuse. This kind of abuse is a lesser-known crime in which a person controls another person by...
Driver faces felony after hitting pedestrians
A drunk driving collision can lead to serious charges; in Virginia, you could face a felony if you injure another person while you're intoxicated. The seriousness of a charge is why it's wise to seek out a defense the moment you're in an accident; there may be ways to...
What are some ways you can get through a hard divorce?
Even if both individuals can be civil about the process or you have a great divorce lawyer who handles many of the details, divorce is rarely easy. For one thing, you're putting an end to a pretty major relationship in your life, and that comes with some emotional...
Rural Retreat man faces charges for marijuana distribution
A man from Rural Retreat is facing drug-related charges after he was stopped in his vehicle by police in Radford. The SWVA Today news reports that the stop, which occurred on Sept. 9, took place after an officer noticed the 20-year-old man's vehicle traveling...
Can parents be held accountable for a child’s actions?
When your child does something wrong, your child should be made to understand why the action was wrong and potentially be punished for it. At a certain age, children should know the difference between right and wrong. If they do something wrong, then parents can be...