Personal Injury, Business & Criminal Defense FAQ

Motorcyclists know all too well the issues and viewpoints they face as owners of a bike. But when it comes to accidents on the road, things can be even more complicated and often unfair. How exactly is a motorcycle accident different from a car accident? Read on to learn about the challenges you’ll face if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another party’s negligence. Fighting a Bias Against Motorcycle Drivers Motorcyclists are...

Every unexpected or sudden death of a loved one feels wrong. When your loved one is taken away too soon, you want to hold someone accountable. As hard as that feeling is, there are only certain situations where you can take legal action to seek compensation from the person who caused your loved one’s death. This is known as a wrongful death lawsuit, and it is only possible when a death is caused by the...

A common charge to face here in Virginia after being accused of stealing is petit larceny. Petit larceny is one of the two main offenses that cover theft in state law. The other is grand larceny, which is the more severe of the two. Whether a given theft would be petit or grand larceny depends on what was stolen. Generally, under state law, theft of less than $500 of property is petit larceny. There are...

Being injured in a motorcycle accident can be traumatic and difficult to recover from. If you have been working with an attorney to seek damages, you might find yourself growing impatient regarding how long it takes to process a claim and close it out. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer—the amount of time depends upon a few different factors. Key Factors That Determine Time Frame In the state of Virginia, the statute of limitations to...

It can take years for a marriage to fall apart, but for many people, when it’s over, it’s over, and the faster they can finalize a divorce, the better. For couples who divorce in Virginia, the good news is that they do not have to obtain a legal separation before they can file for divorce. However, they do have to have been living apart for a period of time before they can file. Uncontested Divorces...

Sadly, drug and alcohol addiction is often a factor in divorce cases. If you are considering filing for divorce as a result of a spouse’s substance abuse, you might be wondering if you can include addiction as grounds for divorce. Is Substance Abuse Grounds for Divorce? In Virginia, there are two types of divorce—contested and uncontested. In the case of an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree to the dissolution of marriage and ties are easily...

Spousal support orders are based on the financial circumstances of the divorcing parties at the time the divorce is finalized. Generally, the amount of alimony awarded is based on one spouse’s need and the other’s ability to pay. If either of those situations changes over time, the order can—and should—be revised to reflect that. Factors That Could Warrant a Spousal Support Revision When alimony is first awarded, it’s often intended to be temporary. This is...

Once a couple has decided to separate and start the divorce process, it’s not uncommon for each partner to assess their financial situation and see where the divorce will leave them. Since Virginia requires that all marital assets be divided equitably, it is unfortunately also not uncommon for the spouse who manages the family’s finances to consider stashing assets away to keep them out of the settlement. If you suspect that your future ex is...

A field sobriety test is a set of assessments that law enforcement officials use to determine if individuals are intoxicated. They are often used when police officers stop vehicles and need to determine if drivers are under the influence of alcohol. There are three general assessments that drivers may be subjected to if they are stopped in Virginia. One of those assessments is the walk and turn test. During this test, a person must walk...

You were pulled over for a traffic offense, but the police searched your car and found something incriminating—maybe there were drugs or an illegal weapon. Now you are facing something much more serious than a speeding ticket. But you are wondering—was the search even legal? What gave the police the right to go through your trunk, glove compartment, and back seat? Unreasonable searches of your vehicle following a traffic stop are illegal under the Fourth...