Criminal Defense & Social Security Disability Law
Maybe you were in a car crash, or perhaps you suffered a pulmonary embolism. You have recently endured a significant medical event or gotten diagnosed with a disabling medical condition like cancer. Now you can't work like you did before your injury. In fact, you may...
You’ve probably heard a lot of theories about alcohol and driving. Sadly, many of them bear little relation with reality. As children, we are brought up to believe in things without questioning whether they are correct. For instance: Every Christmas, an old guy with a...
Ignition interlock devices are one tool available to Virginia judges when convicting someone of driving under the influence (DUI). While having to fit one could save you from worse consequences, these devices bring their own issues. What if they read wrong? Police...
When you are struggling with pain anywhere in your back, it can make it hard to work or get anything done. You may have trouble walking when the pain is flared up, or you could have other symptoms, like numbness, tingling or weakness. It makes sense that someone with...
Theft is a crime that deprives someone of the value of goods or services to which they have a lawful right. Someone steals by eating at a restaurant and running off without paying or by pocketing items and leaving the store with them. Those arrested for theft offenses...
In March of 2021, Virginia enacted a new law that prohibits officers from stopping drivers for certain minor traffic violations. Some Virginians worry that the new measure may have a negative impact on public safety. However, those who support the law believe it may...
When it comes to drug laws in the United States, the federal government uses a scheduling system to classify the different types of prohibited substances. While state laws vary across the country, many reference the federal system. Virginia is one of them, with...
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may know that a medical report should accompany your claim. However, complete records will lead to a faster decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA), and you need to submit your records...
Police officers employ a variety of tactics to encourage criminal suspects to talk. Sometimes, after hours of sitting in interrogation rooms, individuals even confess to crimes they did not commit. A confession, of course, makes for compelling evidence in a criminal...
Around the United States, laws are changing when it comes to criminal charges on soft recreational drugs like cannabis, also known as marijuana. With numerous updates showing up in the news, it can be hard to keep up with what is going on locally. It can be even more...
