There are many unpleasant consequences to owing a significant amount of debt, including receiving calls from debt collectors. Another way creditors collect on past-due balances is through the wage garnishment process. This involves the employer taking money directly out of your paycheck and sending it to the creditor to go toward the repayment of your...
It is possible to be arrested for a drug-related charge even without having any drugs on one’s person. This is because, in Virginia, it is also illegal to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. However, the line between drug paraphernalia and a lawful physical object is not always as clear as it seems. Drug paraphernalia...
There are a number of methods Virginia police use when determining whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. For example, a driver might be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer or blood test, which measures blood alcohol content. In other situations, an officer might ask a driver to perform a series of field...
Dealing with prolonged periods of stress is not easy, and it is not uncommon for people in Virginia to turn toward consumer vices for comfort. While this is understandable and not even necessarily a bad thing, extra spending can eventually get out of control. Extra debt can further complicate stressful periods, too. It is often...
All it takes is a single drunk driving arrest to alter the course of one’s future. Unfortunately, a basketball player for Virginia Tech recently learned this all too well. Tyrece Radford — a starting forward — was recently suspended from participating in all team activities following a DUI arrest. A police officer claims he noticed...
It can be upsetting to think that a single mistake can impact the rest of one’s life, but the reality is that having a criminal record can limit opportunities in the future. Some lawmakers in Virginia are seeking to address this problem when it comes to certain drug charges. Although there has already been some...
Even if you feel like you are drowning in debt, filing for bankruptcy is probably not your first choice. You may have several misconceptions about what this process could mean for you and your future, and these fears may keep you from moving forward with steps that may be beneficial for your situation. If you...
There are few things in life quite as overwhelming as having too much debt and too little income. While it might feel like it is impossible to get out of this cycle, bankruptcy offers a proven path toward financial stability. Fears over having to give up personal property might be holding some people in Virginia...
A recent motorcycle accident led to a woman’s death and a man’s arrest. Police arrested and charged a Virginia man for his alleged role in a fatal motorcycle accident. He is facing multiple criminal charges, including a single count for DUI. He is also charged with DUI manslaughter. Police say that they first responded to the...
Running a profitable business might be easier said than done, especially when debts keep piling up. Having too much debt is not the end of the road for Virginia business owners, though. Instead, it is possible to not only stay up and running but to ultimately become profitable through the process of filing for Chapter...
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