Your vehicle is your personal property, so you may think that whatever you do in it is your business. However, there are many laws regulating what you can and cannot do in your vehicle. These laws seek to help keep you and others safe. For example, you cannot drink...
One of the primary sources of confusion with any sex crime charge is the matter of consent. While consent at its core is little more than yes or no, consent in the context of sex offenses is far more complex. Consent may be a critical factor in the charges you are...
If you own a business during a divorce, you either have to sell it and split the proceeds, buy out your spouse or continue to run it together as equal partners. For many people, the last option is the best one because it does not require getting rid of the business or...
Virginia Code outlines multiple situations where an officer may give you a ticket for reckless driving. Keep in mind that this charge is more serious than a simple ticket for speeding or other minor infractions. The general definition of reckless driving is operating...
Incarceration for a criminal conviction can happen either in jail or prison. But many people do not understand the difference between these two types of facilities. Jail and prison are not the same. In addition, sentencing guidelines will usually stipulate where the...
Child custody in Virginia depends on the best interests of the child. According to the Codes of Virginia, the courts award joint legal, joint physical or sole custody to the parents with no predetermined bias towards any arrangement. Virginia law also promises...
If you receive a traffic ticket in Warrenton, Virginia, there are several ways you can pay for it. You should receive a notice of the payment amount on the ticket. Remember when you pay a ticket, it means accepting guilt. You will not go to court or have the ability...
The internet is somewhat of a wild west when it comes to legal issues, although this is slowly changing. Many people commit sex crimes in person; however, an increasing number of people use the internet during the course of committing a sex crime. There are many...
Creating a parenting plan for your children is one of the most important decisions you can make after a divorce. Nowadays, parents are looking for modern solutions to shared custody. Nesting or birdnesting occurs when parents separate but take turns staying in the...
One of the biggest decisions to make when drafting your will is naming the executor of your estate. This position is vital because the executor handles filing your will and death certificate, closing out accounts and carrying out your final wishes. Selecting the right...