Criminal Defense & Social Security Disability Law
You could end up subject to a protective order after getting convicted of a criminal offense involving another person or them simply bringing accusations against you in court. A protective order could limit where you visit and the people with whom you interact. ...
There are some people who get arrested for drug offenses in Virginia when all they want is to experiment or have an unusually exciting weekend. Still, many of the people who end up arrested for state drug offenses are frequent users of the same substance, often...
If the police are investigating you for a crime, it is highly likely they will show up on your property looking for evidence. They may demand to enter and conduct a search, but can they do so without a warrant? Basically, the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from...
Social Security Disability Insurance is meant to help cover life’s expenses for a person who worked hard and then became unable to continue working due to a medical condition. One of the primary complaints about this program is that it takes a long time to go through...
For many criminal offenses, the intent of the accused party is an important consideration. People don't face assault charges if they trip and bump into someone, but they do if they intentionally shove that person with the intent to insult or injure them. Establishing...
Unlike other, more familiar charges like theft and fraud, embezzlement is less common. If you’ve been charged with the offense, you may not be completely clear about what exactly the prosecutor needs to do to find you guilty. Under Virginia Law, embezzlement is...
You filed your Social Security Disability (SSDI) application months ago, filled out every form they sent, answered every phone call and even attended a consultative exam at the agency’s request. Then, you waited. When your claim was finally processed, it was denied....
The most obvious time you might be charged with DUI (driving under the influence) is during the second half of the day. That is when most people drink. They have some wine with lunch, a few beers at a barbeque, head out to meet friends in a bar or crack open a bottle...
When people think of a DWI, they typically think of drivers impaired by alcohol. However, driving while intoxicated in Virginia is not limited to a single substance. It can include anything that impairs your ability to operate a motor vehicle. The presence of a...
Property crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses. In Virginia, there are numerous different kinds of theft offenses that people can commit. The state can charge you with crimes ranging from grand larceny to armed robbery. The circumstances involved at the...
