A Virginia police officer must have reasonable cause to make a traffic stop and establish probable cause to make an arrest. Probable cause is evidence based on information and circumstances demonstrating the likelihood that a crime has taken place. One way to...
Month: April 2024
Can I be charged with credit card fraud for using my friend’s card?
Understanding the legal boundaries of credit card use in Virginia is essential to avoid potential legal consequences. When it comes to using a friend’s credit card, the key factor is permission. If your friend explicitly grants permission for you to use their card and...
How can social media impact my high-asset divorce?
In the intricate maze of high-asset divorce proceedings, social media is a potent force, capable of both shedding light on financial matters and distorting realities. Virginia’s legal framework is characterized by equitable distribution principles and demands careful...
How do roadside DUI tests work?
When a Virginia police officer makes a traffic stop, numerous issues may arise. In some cases, a traffic officer might issue a warning to a driver and nothing more. Other traffic stops result in traffic tickets or other traffic violations. Then there are the more...
Drug charges can a put a student’s future in jeopardy
For many Americans, the college years are a time of experimentation. College students are exposed to new people and new ideas, at an age when they're still learning about themselves. It's natural under such circumstances to try new things. Sometimes this is just a...
Finding the best defense possible for your DWI charge
Getting pulled over by law enforcement is a stressful and overwhelming situation. Even if it is not your first time getting pulled over, it can feel like a new experience. This is especially true if you are being accused of drunk driving. A DWI charge can feel like a...
Working through child custody issues in Virginia
It can be hard for parents in Virginia who are going through a child custody dispute to divorce emotions from the legal issues that need to be addressed. This is totally understandable, since child custody obviously deals with one of the most important aspects of a...