Criminal Defense & Social Security Disability Law
Protective orders are not considered a criminal matter but they can have severe repercussions. Generally, these instruments are utilized for the purposes of protecting someone who is in danger of being subjected to violence. For instance, these orders are commonly...
Assault and battery charges in Virginia could lead to jail time and fines, even if the other person didn't suffer permanent injuries. Pleading guilty to such charges could be a major mistake, even if it does help you avoid court. A conviction might potentially affect...
If you hear the word “forgery,” you probably imagine copying someone’s signature or signing a document in their place. What you may not immediately think of is identity theft or forging artwork. Still, all of these things are forgery, and they can also constitute a...
As a citizen of Virginia, you have a right to live your life without undue interference from law enforcement. At the same time, police officers have a job to do in terms of preventing crimes and ensuring that the law is upheld. Occasionally, this can be a difficult...
Being stopped and charged with DUI is a stressful situation. After all, you likely understand that a conviction can impact your life in many ways. Because of the seriousness of the charge, it’s important to learn what some of the most common defenses are. It’s also...
Virginia has historically been one of the worst states in which to obtain a criminal record. After you plead guilty or get convicted by the courts, the record that results will be accessible to anyone who checks your background. People have historically only been able...
The majority of citizens in Virginia have little to do with law enforcement each day. If someone has never been involved with the law, then they may not be fully aware of their legal rights. If a police officer informs you that they are going to search you, how...
When you start receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, you need to expect periodic reviews of your disability or illness. The reviews determine whether you are still eligible to continue receiving these benefits. The frequency of the reviews depends...
Social Security Disability Insurance, otherwise known as SSDI, is there to help people who cannot work any longer because of a disability. There are a few different requirements that all people need to meet to get SSDI, but the first thing to establish is that your...
You don’t think of yourself as a drug dealer and you certainly don’t intend to become one. The only reason that you gave your neighbor some of your prescription pain medication is because he was clearly hurting after taking a nasty fall. Still, it’s not like you sold...
