Getting a DUI is a serious disruption in your life, but it is not meant to ruin you. If you can learn to view your arrest and conviction as a wake-up call, you can get through the experience and emerge a better version of yourself. 1. Stop drinking Whether your DUI...
During marriage, spouses may combine finances, share paychecks and accumulate debt. What happens to all of this during a divorce depends on various factors. When a couple cannot compromise, the judge steps in to decide based on the parameters the law sets out....
Eyewitness testimony is a crucial element of the criminal justice system. Prosecutors have always relied on eyewitnesses to secure convictions and guilty pleas. However, according to the Innocence Project, more than 70 percent of overturned wrongful convictions stem...
If your child's other parent has fallen behind on child support they owe, or if you owe back support because you cannot make payments, it is important to take a careful look at child support enforcement. In Virginia, the state has a number of strategies to enforce...
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a third offense of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a felony. With a felony conviction on your record, how difficult will it be to find the kind of job you want and an employer who will hire you, even if you are...
Virtually everyone is on social media these days. While it is beneficial when it comes to keeping in touch with your loved ones, social media can have a negative impact on your divorce. Accordingly, legal professionals urge their clients to curtail their usage and be...
All drivers in the state have a driving record. Part of that record is the point system, which assigns points based on good and bad driving habits. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles explains you can earn demerit points when you receive a traffic violation, or...
Your children are your priority, and you want to ensure they have a stable environment following your divorce. While courts aim to secure a custody arrangement that includes both parents, there are times when it may be appropriate for you to get full custody. What...
When an officer places you under arrest, you will hear about your rights. One of those is the right to remain silent. This is a very important right you have to protect yourself. Findlaw explains the right to remain silent means you do not have to provide information...
When they decide to end their marriage, older people face different concerns than younger couples do during the divorce process. For those who divorce later in life, protecting their financial health may become a greater concern. What should older people know about...