Seeing a police officer pulling you over for driving under the influence (DUI) can feel scary and overwhelming. In Virginia, DUI laws are among the strictest in the nation, and the Commonwealth takes a cautious stance on enforcement and sentencing. Learning about the...
You started a business before marriage and spent years making it profitable. Now your spouse claims part of its value in a contested divorce. Does launching it first mean you keep it all? In Virginia, that depends partly on why its value changed during the marriage....
If you are a medical professional or executive in Virginia, prescription drug fraud charges can threaten your career and reputation. These cases involve more than criminal penalties. They may also create licensing concerns that affect your ability to continue working....
The answer depends on which type of order you are dealing with. An emergency or preliminary protective order limits your ability to purchase, transport or carry a concealed firearm, but a final protective order goes much further. If a court has issued a final...