Personal Injury, Business & Criminal Defense FAQ

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...

Car accidents can be traumatic and disorienting experiences. You might think that you feel perfectly fine immediately after the crash. While this is certainly something to be thankful for, those first moments after an accident should not be all you depend on as a diagnosis for your injuries. Our experienced car accident attorneys typically advise our clients to seek medical attention regardless of how they feel following a car crash, even if their injuries seem...

Breathalyzers tests are a piece of evidence that accused drivers can challenge in a variety of different ways. A breathalyzer test may be used as a key piece of evidence against the accused driver which is why it is essential for accused drivers to be familiar with how to challenge a breathalyzer test. To begin with, it may be possible to challenge the Breathalyzer test on the basis that it is unreliable. Breathalyzer tests must...

While Virginia does offer a cost-effective Do-it-Yourself Divorce program, it is not for everyone, and anyone who gets divorced this way risks getting the short end of the stick. We take a look at who could qualify for the Do-it-Yourself Divorce program and explain how a divorce attorney could probably get you a better outcome. How a Do-it-Yourself Divorce Works in Virginia This program from the Virginia Poverty Law Center is available in certain situations...

If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by a reckless driver, you may be wondering if you should pursue a personal injury claim. While it can seem overwhelming to go through the extra steps to do so, it is usually the only way to receive the damages you deserve, even if the reckless driver is charged with a traffic offense. Reckless Driving in Fairfax Under Virginia law, reckless driving is considered...

Some of your happiest memories from your marriage are of family gatherings at the mountain cabin, riverfront cottage, or ski condo. You know you’ll never all be there together again, but you hate the idea of giving up the vacation home altogether. So, what are your options for holding on to the property in your divorce? Our Virginia divorce lawyers discuss a few here. Division of Property Options for Vacation Homes In Virginia, any assets...

Whether you have full or shared custody of your child or are the non-custodial parent with visitation rights, being deployed will mean that you won’t be able to uphold your end of the parenting agreement you have with your ex-spouse. However, that does not mean that the custody and visitation order needs to change—at least not permanently. Before you deploy, you should speak to a divorce and custody lawyer with experience working with military members...