If you get hurt in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you do file a personal injury claim, what will happen if the defendant argues that you are partially to blame for the accident itself or for the severity of your injuries? For…

After getting hurt in a serious accident, it can be difficult to think about going through the process involved in filing a lawsuit. However, it is important to keep in mind that filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the only way for you to seek financial compensation for your losses. The following are three…

If you have a child who has been convicted of a crime, or even if your minor child was arrested for an offense and charged but never convicted, it is important to learn more about the expungement process for juvenile crimes. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), expungement is the process through which court…

If your minor child is arrested for a criminal offense, it is extremely important to begin working with a Fairfax juvenile criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. For many juvenile offenders, it is possible to go through a diversion program that ultimately can prevent the minor from having a criminal record and serving time…

Couples going through the divorce process in Virginia may focus considerable effort on dividing up marital property, but many tend to overlook what happens to the debts they’ve incurred during their marriage. The matter may be somewhat clear in the case of a home or auto loan, but there are many complicated legal issues that…

The Virginia criminal code encompasses many types of unlawful activities under its article on Criminal Sexual Assault, and one of the most serious is aggravated sexual battery. When the term “aggravated” is inserted before the title of a criminal offense, you can expect a long prison sentence, fines, and probation for a conviction; the inclusion…

Not all divorce cases have to be the drawn-out, bitter, expensive proceedings that you may read about on the news or see on TV shows. In Virginia, there’s a process that may be suitable for couples who can agree on the primary issues involved with divorce. The benefits of uncontested divorce are considerable, but there…

If you’ve been arrested for felony sex crimes in Virginia, you’re no doubt aware that these charges are serious and carry extremely harsh penalties for a conviction. However, even when your outlook seems grim, you must always remember the most critical principle in criminal law: You’re innocent until proven guilty and you do get your…

Police do make mistakes when detaining you, making an arrest, or investigating crimes. Prosecuting attorneys may also be guilty of errors during the pre-trial and trial process. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not a mistake, and officials engage in intentional misconduct that affects your case. However, while these issues may violate your rights under federal law and…

If you’ve recently been arrested or already convicted for violating Virginia’s sex crimes laws, you’re probably well aware that you face an extensive term of incarceration, fines, and other criminal penalties. However, there’s another aspect of your punishment that will follow you around long after you complete your sentence: The requirement to register as a…