Harrisonburg Virginia Legal Blog
Fight your DUI with these common defense strategies
Having a DUI on your record can affect your life in several ways. You’re likely to face driver’s license suspension, costly fines and sometimes even jail time. It can also impact your personal and professional relationships and your employability in some...
A DUI can leave you struggling financially
More and more states are tightening their drunk driving laws, and Virginia is no exception. In fact, many analysts rank Virginia among the top 20 strictest states for DUI laws, enforcement and penalties. While you may be able to avoid a long jail sentence for a...
Did you violate the terms of your probation?
Probation is a chance to serve your sentence for a criminal conviction in your own community instead of behind bars. If you recently received a sentence of probation for drug crimes or other offenses, you may have felt relieved. You now have the opportunity to...
How does equitable distribution affect your divorce?
When a Harrisonburg area couple is considering a divorce there are many issues that need to be worked through. Some of the most contentious is dividing up assets. Although a divorce is an emotional situation it is important for spouses to understand how asset division...
Onslow County man arrested on drug charges
Harrisonburg area residents understand that drug crimes are a serious matter. Those who are arrested for a drug crime can face prison time and fines, along with a ruined reputation. The consequences of a drug crime can affect a person for many years. A Harrisonburg...
Do you have to be legally separated to get a divorce in?
As many Harrisonburg area couples know, not all marriages last forever. Despite a couple's best intentions, some marriages are just not able to survive. When a divorce becomes imminent a person may wonder if there are certain requirements they need to meet in order...
How the Virginia points system could affect driving records
Harrisonburg area drivers understand that it is almost impossible to drive safely every minute behind the wheel. No matter the best intentions a driver may have, slipping up once in a while happens. But, if that one mistake ends in a conviction for a reckless driving...
College student in trouble with the law? Know your rights
When a Virginia college student is facing criminal charges, there is a lot at stake. In addition to the potential for a conviction of a crime, other important factors are at stake as well. If you are a young student who is in trouble with the law, you understand the...
What happens if your former partner refuses to pay child support?
After your divorce, you probably experienced many financial changes. The end of a marriage will require adjustments, which is why you may depend on the child support payments you are supposed to receive from your ex-spouse. That money goes a long way in helping you...
Divorce when one spouse doesn’t want it
When a Virginia couple gets married, most do so with the intention that their marriage will last forever. Although this romantic notion does happen for some couples, many end up filing for divorce. Divorce is an emotional affair, and it does not always go as expected....
