Being arrested for a nonviolent crime, such as drug possession, may not seem like a big deal, but it can impact the entire life of a convicted person. Even if a individual manages to avoid prison time, having an arrest and conviction on his or her record can make it more difficult to have the...
DUIDUI: OFTEN CONNECTED TO BINGE DRINKING IN COLLEGE
July 30, 2020
Hopefully, Virginia college students will soon return to their campuses. Many students often temper their academic stress by making sure they have active social lives. College social life, however, often includes binge drinking. That, in turn, could lead to DUI charges if someone consumes alcohol and then gets behind the wheel of a car to...
DUIDUI DEFENSE NEEDED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
July 20, 2020
Will public opinion affect the outcome of a trial? This is just one of the many questions that may be going through a Virginia resident’s mind as he or she prepares to face charges. When these charges require a DUI defense, the individual answering charges will want to make sure that his or her rights are...
Debt is a bear. For many Americans, these financial struggles are not uncommon. Unemployment, divorce, medical issues, reckless spending, or business struggles, among other unique situations, can lead to crippling debt that, if left unattended, can turn life upside down. One increasingly common and welcomed choice to rid yourself of these debts is personal or...
BankruptcyIS CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY THE SOLUTION?
July 1, 2020
It seems as if all is lost. The collection calls and notices keep coming, and it may seem impossible to keep up financially. To make matters worse, the mortgage lender has gotten involved and is threatening foreclosure. Rather than struggling and sinking even deeper into despair, a Virginia resident may want to look at Chapter 7...
There are times when cash flow becomes a problem for almost every Virginia business. Paying overhead expenses, meeting payroll, managing debt and maintaining appropriate inventory can be a challenge. While these may present challenges, they are necessary if the business is going to remain open. In some cases, managing the company’s debt becomes too much...
DUIDUI CHARGES CAN RESULT IN STIFF PENALTIES
June 2, 2020
The evening began with everyone having a good time. It may have been dinner with friends, drinks with the guys or a night out dancing. But, when the evening ends with flashing lights and Virginia law enforcement officers charging the individual with DUI, the good time ends and the struggle to find the light at the...
For many Virginia families, debt is a fact of life. Individuals use loans to purchase homes, buy cars, purchase a new school wardrobe and obtain needed medical treatment. When everything is going well, some debt can be a good thing, but when something happens and the income used to pay outstanding debt is no longer...
We have discussed the possible unreliability of Breathalyzer test results in our blog on several occasions. These devices often function as intended and do provide reliable results. However, there are enough times when a breath test can be wrong that it is worth considering as part of a DUI defense strategy. This time, we wanted...
Firm News3 COMMON BANKRUPTCY MYTHS
May 11, 2020
There are numerous myths and misconceptions surrounding bankruptcy. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can cause people to delay seeking debt relief protection. The fact is, people from all walks of life can suddenly find themselves struggling with unpaid bills. It’s important to debunk bankruptcy myths so you can start on the path to a brighter financial future...
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