Personal Injury, Business & Criminal Defense FAQ

Any interaction with the police can be scary, especially if you are being questioned or interrogated in relation to a crime. Unfortunately, many people don’t contact an attorney first thing—usually because they do not want to appear guilty to law enforcement or a judge. While it’s perfectly normal to be concerned about this perception, it is important to obtain legal representation to protect yourself. If you’ve been contacted by the police, the chances are high...

A motorcycle accident can be a very traumatic experience. While you deal with physical injuries, you may also have to deal with insurance adjusters. However, you don’t have to do it alone. You have the right to contact an experienced Virginia motorcycle accident lawyer for help. Don’t Give the Adjuster Any Information About the Wreck If an insurance adjuster calls you, answer their call and immediately tell them that you are represented by an attorney...

If you are about to start your own business, one of the first steps is choosing the type of legal structure you’d like for the company. There are many important aspects to consider when making this decision, but personal liability should be front of the line. Any business needs to consider the very real possibility of one day being involved in a lawsuit. There are two main options to select when you’re ready to start...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...