Spending an evening out with friends or loved ones often involves having a few good drinks along the way. Unfortunately, while this might be normal it can also lead to serious legal consequences. If Virginia police suspect someone of being drunk in public, he or she could be arrested and criminally charged. Is it illegal...
Having too much debt is more than just a financial problem — it is an emotional problem too. From first realizing that one is no longer to keep up with bills to dodging calls from creditors, the mental load of debt is a significant burden. Those who earn a relatively good wage might even be...
Although men and women of all ages and races struggle with their finances, financial struggles often hit some harder than others. According to experts, Black women tend to be overrepresented in bankruptcy. This means that there is a disproportionately large number of Black women in need of financial help compared with their population size in...
Everyone in Virginia has made a mistake at some point in their life. However, not all mistakes are treated the same. For example, DUIs are much more serious than traffic offenses, such as speeding or failing to signal. If you were accused of drunk driving, you are probably facing some pretty hefty legal consequences. What...
There are many unpleasant consequences to owing a significant amount of debt, including receiving calls from debt collectors. Another way creditors collect on past-due balances is through the wage garnishment process. This involves the employer taking money directly out of your paycheck and sending it to the creditor to go toward the repayment of your...
It is possible to be arrested for a drug-related charge even without having any drugs on one’s person. This is because, in Virginia, it is also illegal to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. However, the line between drug paraphernalia and a lawful physical object is not always as clear as it seems. Drug paraphernalia...
There are a number of methods Virginia police use when determining whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. For example, a driver might be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer or blood test, which measures blood alcohol content. In other situations, an officer might ask a driver to perform a series of field...
Dealing with prolonged periods of stress is not easy, and it is not uncommon for people in Virginia to turn toward consumer vices for comfort. While this is understandable and not even necessarily a bad thing, extra spending can eventually get out of control. Extra debt can further complicate stressful periods, too. It is often...
All it takes is a single drunk driving arrest to alter the course of one’s future. Unfortunately, a basketball player for Virginia Tech recently learned this all too well. Tyrece Radford — a starting forward — was recently suspended from participating in all team activities following a DUI arrest. A police officer claims he noticed...
It can be upsetting to think that a single mistake can impact the rest of one’s life, but the reality is that having a criminal record can limit opportunities in the future. Some lawmakers in Virginia are seeking to address this problem when it comes to certain drug charges. Although there has already been some...
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