With shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders enacted throughout the US to counter the novel coronavirus COVID-19, tempers can flare among family and household members in close quarters. Not surprisingly, the result is an increased number of calls and allegations regarding domestic violence. According to an NBC News article from April 5, 2020, 18 of 22 law…

Embezzlement is on the rise in today’s workplace, and the statistics indicate that companies of all sizes feel the impact. In a study, international specialty insurer Hiscox found that US companies lose around $1.13 million due to embezzling employees, and organizations having less than 500 workers comprise more than two-thirds of all cases. As a…

The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is wreaking havoc throughout the nation, forcing businesses, schools and even Virginia courts to close their doors.  Many individuals are left wondering what will happen to their cases.  Leary Law wants to ensure everyone that the courts are still hearing emergency orders and our law firm is still meeting with clients…

Most motorists are well-aware that it’s unlawful to operate a motor vehicle when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is in excess of the legal limit as stated in Virginia’s statue on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). You’re probably generally familiar with the penalties that you may face if you’re convicted on drunk driving charges, including imprisonment,…

Transportation policy in Virginia and throughout the US supports safe accommodation of all road users, but many people assume this vision only applies to those in motorized vehicles. Pedestrians and bicycle riders are just as entitled to use the roadways as cars, but the risk of accidents is every bit as real. The National Safety…

Motor vehicle accidents in Northern Virginia can be devastating, leaving injury victims with substantial medical bills and disabilities that make it impossible to return to work. Crashes can occur whether you are on your regular commute on I-66 into Washington, D.C., or in a parking lot at a retail establishment in Manassas. While many high-speed…

When a person is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense in Virginia, that criminal conviction can have consequences that last well beyond the completion of a sentence. Indeed, having a criminal record can make it difficult or even impossible for a person to be hired for particular jobs, to be able to rent certain…

If you live in Virginia, you’ve probably seen the numerous news stories about Senate Bill No. 16 (SB 16), or the “Assault firearms and certain firearms magazines; prohibiting sale, transport, etc., penalties” bill. Indeed, you may even be someone who is actively advocating for or against the legislation. Whatever your familiarity with the legislation, SB…

Senate Bill No. 16 (SB 16) in Virginia, which has been put forth for the 2020 legislative session, has gained national attention. The bill seeks to amend and expand the definition of an assault weapon, as well as institute an assault weapon ban statewide. These two provisions of the legislation are not just the ones…

If you are stopped for a traffic offense in Fairfax, it is extremely important to know that certain types of traffic charges can be extremely serious in Virginia. To be sure, not all traffic offenses are equal, and many of them can result in a criminal record. While many people assume that traffic offenses are…