Monthly Archives: September 2026
Left-Turn Collisions and Disputed Right-of-Way in Virginia
A left-turn collision can happen in seconds. One driver begins crossing an intersection while another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction, and each person may leave the crash with a very different account of what happened. The turning driver may insist there was enough time to cross. The approaching driver may say the turn… Read More »
How Virginia Courts Apply the Best Interests of the Child Factors
Child custody disputes can become intensely personal because parents are being asked to place their family life before a judge who does not know their children the way they do. Virginia courts approach that responsibility through a defined legal standard: the best interests of the child. The focus is on the child’s needs, relationships,… Read More »
Divorce for Business Owners When the Company Is a Marital Asset
A closely held business can become one of the most difficult assets to address in a Virginia divorce. The company may represent years of work, the owner’s primary source of income, and a substantial portion of the family’s wealth. Unlike a bank account or investment portfolio, however, a business cannot always be divided without… Read More »
Blood Tests After a Virginia DUI Arrest and How the Results Can Be Challenged
A blood test can become one of the most important pieces of evidence in a Virginia DUI prosecution. Unlike a roadside observation or field sobriety exercise, a laboratory report gives the prosecution a number that can appear precise and difficult to dispute. Blood testing is also frequently used when police suspect drug impairment, when… Read More »
Fentanyl Cases and the Increased Stakes of Virginia Drug Prosecutions
Fentanyl cases carry a different level of urgency from many other drug prosecutions. The substance is exceptionally potent, frequently appears in counterfeit pills or mixtures with other drugs, and has become a major focus of law enforcement. A relatively small amount can lead to a felony prosecution, while allegations involving distribution can expose someone… Read More »
When Drug Quantity Becomes Evidence of Intent to Distribute in Virginia
Being found with an illegal drug can lead to a serious criminal charge in Virginia. The situation changes considerably when police and prosecutors believe the amount involved points to something beyond personal use. A possession case can become a possession-with-intent-to-distribute prosecution, exposing the accused to much more severe penalties. That distinction often turns on… Read More »
When Police Can Search a Vehicle Without a Warrant in Virginia
A traffic stop can change quickly. What begins with a question about speeding, a broken taillight, or another traffic violation can end with an officer asking everyone to step out of the vehicle and beginning a search. For the driver, the sudden shift can make it difficult to know whether the search is lawful… Read More »
