Every day, America receives news involving a variety of crimes, ranging from minor theft to murder. Yet in between the spectrum of all crimes in the country lies juvenile crime, a topic well-known to the public but also of critical importance. Many state courts have...
Month: August 2017
One explanation for why people shoplift
The confessions and true stories of shoplifters are astonishing — smart, successful individuals for whom shoplifting is part of their everyday lives.For example, there’s the case of a married mom from California, a former high school valedictorian...
Go to jail and lose your Social Security benefits
It often takes many months to a few or more years for a Virginia resident to win a Social Security disability claim. After putting in the time and effort to prove a beneficiary meets the eligibility requirements for SSD or Supplemental Security Income, the last thing...
Eligibility factors for Social Security disability benefits
An injury may leave you wondering how you will support yourself and your loved ones in Virginia. The Social Security Administration has a process for deciding if you qualify for disability benefits, and we at the law firm of , have an...
Sexting: harmless fun or a dangerous act?
In today's fast paced, technologically-centered world, mobile phone use is nearly a habitual act. Cell phones are centers for communication, networking, news, business and entertainment, so many may wonder how a crime could involve such a useful device....
New bill seeks end of bail bond programs
Virginia residents who have been arrested may understand the financial strain paying bail puts on a family. Already dealing with the stress and worry of a potential legal judgment, trying to pull together enough money to pay for a relative's release from jail is not...