If you have recently been arrested for suspected drunk driving in Virginia, you are likely scared and wondering how you can defend yourself and protect your rights. It can feel like you have no voice at these times but it is important to remember that you do. One...
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Implied consent and chemical test refusals
If you are like a lot of people in Virginia, you may know that one element involved in an arrest for alleged drunk driving is testing that can chemically measure the blood alcohol content in your system. Field sobriety tests are not able to provide any measurement of...
What if you want to move away after your divorce?
Among the more difficult aspects of a divorce is moving on from the memories of your relationship with your ex-spouse. Oftentimes, doing so may prompt you to want to move away from Harrisonburg. There are may be scenarios where you are asked to relocate as a condition...
How do you handle a traffic stop?
A police car in your rearview mirror is seldom a good thing. If you are lucky, you will receive a warning for a mechanical issue on your vehicle. More likely, however, the officer is about to inform you of an infraction or violation that may result in anything from a...
4 killed in Virginia church van crash
Members of a Baptist church in Shiloh, Virginia, are in shock following news that four members of their choir are dead after a pickup truck allegedly rear-ended their van last Wednesday. Eleven choir members were traveling to another church for a revival...
What are principal and income in a trust?
There are two types of assets associated with a trust in Virginia: principal and income. It is important to know the difference when you create a trust because you will have the option to have your principal distributed one way and your income distributed in a...
The broad and important legal realm of estate planning
A Virginia resident from the Shenandoah Valley region or elsewhere in the state might understandably balk when considering estate-linked questions and contemplating the creation of an estate plan.After all, the subject matter can seem a bit elusive and dense. Many...
Common reasons for accidents that occur on the highway
In 2017, there were nearly 130,000 car crashes, resulting in over 840 deaths and over 65,000 injuries on Virginia roads. Many of these accidents happen on the highway, but what is the cause? Distracted drivingWhen sitting in stop and go traffic on the highway it...
How to co-parent effectively after divorce
Parenting is a rewarding but difficult job to have. Though you and numerous other Virginia parents undoubtedly want the best for your children, you may not always feel as if you are doing a good job raising them. Of course, all parents have these concerns, and major...