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The inability to work due to a physical or mental condition can lead to financial difficulties. If you aren't earning a paycheck, how can you pay for your daily needs or make sure you get all of the medical help you require? It can be a discouraging position to find...

Federal and Virginia authorities take drug crimes seriously. The focus seems even more intense lately because of the rising problem with overdoses and deaths related to opioid use. Police and drug enforcement agents work diligently to seek out and bring down...

If you are unable to work due to a physical injury, mental issue or medical condition, you understand the extent to which this can impact your finances. When you cannot support yourself because of factors beyond your control, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. As...

As a football fan, you likely have many weekends this time of year planned in advance. Whether you are traveling to see an away game or staying local in Virginia, you know when you will be getting ready to cheer on your favorite team. In fact, you and a few friends...

Driving while empaired prevents drivers from being fully alert, and puts themselves and others in danger. Though this is not usually the intent, such behavior does warrant serious penalties under the law.However, there are options available, such as drug treatment...

With the holidays coming up, more police officers are likely to be out at night looking for drunk drivers or setting up DUI checkpoints throughout Virginia. You may find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to pull over and speak to an officer on suspicions...

In Virginia, DUI penalties increase depending on your blood alcohol content when officers stop your vehicle. For drivers under 21, though, the Old Dominion has a zero-tolerance policy. That is, if you are a minor and have a BAC above 0.02%, you are likely to face...

Let us say you submitted your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Now you must wait to find out if the Social Security Administration approves your claim.The wait can be up to a year and a half; meanwhile, you cannot work. How will you...

In cases where assault, battery or homicide occurred, self-defense is a common strategy to implement in court. A U.S. Park Police officer recently claimed he acted in self-defense in 2017 when he fatally shot a motorist, even though said motorist did not have a...

Larceny has two forms in the state of Virginia: There is petty larceny, also known as petit larceny, and then there is grand larceny.As you may imagine from the name, grand larceny is the more serious crime, but let us understand the similarities and differences...