In federal cases, prosecutors, the FBI and other agencies may issue what commonly gets referred to as a target letter. As the name suggests, the authorities use a target letter often to let a person know that the authorities suspect that the person committed a federal...
Month: February 2023
Leave your weed at home when catching a flight
As readers of this blog know, we discuss marijuana (weed) regularly. And, as readers likely know, marijuana law is constantly changing in our state. And, now that it is legal, some may think that you can fly with it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but...
Virginia spousal support–Part 3
As readers of this blog know, we have explored our state’s spousal support system over the last few months. This is a particularly complicated issue for Alexandria, Virginia, high-asset divorces as their marital estate is often much larger and more complicated....
The long-term effects of divorce in Virginia
If you are divorced, you probably experienced emotional pain as well as loss and resentment. However, as time went by, you may have put those feelings into perspective, and now you can hopefully see some positive outcomes for your life. According to a recent survey,...
Why talking to the cops is a bad idea
Like most Virginia residents, you are probably nervous when you are around a police officer. Whether you are pulled over as part of a routine traffic stop, detained at a DWI checkpoint or find a police officer at your front door, it is natural to want to cooperate and...
What makes your high asset divorce different
Divorce is usually emotionally and financially complex, and the process is stressful for everyone involved. In a high asset divorce, things become even more complicated. Property division is part of every divorce. Virginia, like many states, follows an equitable...
Disputing field sobriety test results may help your DUI defense
If you have been pulled over for a traffic violation in Virginia, the officer on the scene may request you to submit to a series of field sobriety tests to determine whether you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you agree, the officer will administer the...