Driving while intoxicated is probably one of the most common criminal charges in Virginia and throughout the country. Every state has a legal alcohol limit for drivers and, if you are over that limit, you may find yourself as the suspect in a DWI stop. In those...
A high-asset divorce usually means complex property to assess, value and, ultimately, determine how to divide up between the soon-to-be ex-spouses. Investment accounts, retirement accounts, real property, artwork, vehicles, business interests – it could all be part of...
Many couples are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which are completed before marriage, but they may not be familiar with a postnuptial agreement. A postnuptial agreement, also called a postnup, applies after the couple is married and outlines their rights and...
An Alexandria resident may find themselves facing criminal charges in a Virginia state court or in a federal court within this state. The United States District Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal charges related to drugs, improper financial transactions and...
In the past, it was typical for husbands to support their ex-wives financially if the couple divorced. This was related to the traditional family structure at the time, when husbands were expected to earn a living outside of the home while wives ran the household and...
An Alexandria man faces several criminal charges, including a charge of sexual battery, after an incident on the streets of the city during the dinnertime hour. Police say that a woman reported that a someone had attacked her. When responding to what police described...
Domestic Violence According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a criminal act of domestic violence is one of several possible causes of strangulation injuries. People who engage in physical abuse of a domestic partner seek to exert control over him...
Additional charges are pending against a 41-year-old Virginia man arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in connection with a fatal midafternoon crash approximately two weeks ago in Hanover County. Authorities incarcerated him in the Pamunkey Regional Jail...
All divorces have the potential to be contentious, but the risk is even higher when valuable assets are involved. If you are ending a marriage and need to account for complex assets and wealth, you may not know what to expect. It is vital to prepare yourself for this...
