Harrisonburg Virginia Legal Blog
The Virginia penalties for violent crime convictions
While many Virginia residents think of murder when they contemplate the scope of violent crimes, the fact is that the category includes other offenses as well. Under the Code of Virginia, violent crimes can include both an assault and an assault and battery. In either...
Gray divorces can make splitting an IRA complicated
The overall divorce rate throughout Virginia and the rest of the U.S. has gone down over the past few decades. However, there has been an increase in divorces among couples who are 50 years of age and older. These are known as gray divorces. Gray separations bring a...
Fewer DUI arrests in Virginia, but serious consequences remain
Drunk driving arrests are declining across the country, including in Virginia. According to one study based on information from federal crime, health and transit databases, DUI arrests have dropped by 31.4% across the country in the 10 years between 2009 and 2018....
Getting the right answers to your divorce questions
When Virginia residents see divorce on the horizon, they may have more questions than answers, or so it usually seems. After all, a divorce is a significant event in any person's life, severing a relationship that most thought would last a lifetime.When such a...
Updated policy streamlines immigration process
Our readers in Virginia probably know that getting a green card through marriage is one of the most common ways that individuals obtain legal residency in the United States. Foreign spouses of American citizens can get a green card that, while temporary at first, can...
Involuntary manslaughter charges after a drunk driving crash
It is no doubt a scary thing for any Virginian resident of the Harrisonburg area or another part of the Shenandoah Valley to face a DUI accusation, especially if they have no familiarity with the criminal justice system. However, facing criminal charges related to DUI...
Divorces can be difficult: Here are 5 tips to help
Anyone who has been through a divorce can tell you that there are unique challenges that they faced. One person might have an aggressive and manipulative spouse who tries to drag out the divorce. Another may have a nearly unresponsive spouse who does their best not to...
Several people arrested; accused of drug trafficking
Several people were arrested in Southwest Virginia in connection with what police were describing as a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that was also active in at least one other state. Police say that they have identified over 20 people with ties to this...
How can divorce affect my immigration status?
As readers of our blog know, our law firm represents Virginians going through a divorce, including a divorce from bed and board, as well as those who are facing issues related to federal immigration laws.Many immigrants come to the United States on account of their...
We can help defend against a reckless driving charge
A previous post on this blog talked about how Virginia's reckless driving laws are particularly onerous. This post went over the many ways even the most upstanding Virginia resident can face a criminal reckless driving case.Even simply causing an accident or not...
