Facing is a serious matter. When you learn that you are facing these charges, you need to take action right away. Your defense is your lifeline at this point. There are several defense strategies that can work in sexual assault cases. Not all of them are suitable for all cases. Be sure to think about the points in your case as yo...
Published May 17, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When minors do things that they shouldn't do, they might have to answer to those actions in the criminal justice system. As your child's legal guardian, you will likely be pulled right with ...
Published June 11, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC We all cringe at some of the mistakes we made during our younger years when we didn't understand how far-reaching the consequences could be. For many, those memories are centered around h...
Published on July 3, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC With the beautiful weather and relaxing summer months, so also comes enjoying fun recreation in Virginia waters. What many people fail to remember, however, is that enjoying alcohol while...
Published on July 27, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC Driving in Virginia and other aspects of daily living are changing quickly these days. As more states consider legalizing marijuana...
You’ve seen it before on reality TV: a person commits a crime, then flees the area in an attempt to avoid facing the charges. When the individual is caught in another state or even another country, they are brought back to the original jurisdiction to face the music. ...
Si usted es menor de edad y es ilegal, puede peticionar para el Estado Especial de Inmigrantes Juveniles para obtener residencia. El Estado Especial de Inmigrantes Juveniles es una manera en que uno puede pedir una orden de la corte estatal que se encuentra que ese menor, ha sido abusado, descuidado o abandonado de uno o dos de los p...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss how differ from state laws. They explain that if an individual is caught with possession of marijuana while on federal property, it is considered a federal charge. Under federal law, one does not lose their lic...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss the laws surrounding what happens if your license is suspended for a if you are licensed out of state. Does Virginia suspend licenses for drug charges? Virgini...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss sexual assault and the legal recourse victims can pursue. Sexual assault is probably the most underreported crime in the county. Often, because victims either don...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss how can have enormous consequences for non-citizens. Criminal offenses can impact your immigration status in different ways There are various crimin...
En el Viernes FAQ de la semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC . ¿Cómo afectan los crímenes a los inmigrantes? Hay varios delitos pueden afectar a los inmigrantes en diferentes maneras. Si alguien que no es ciud...
t’s common knowledge that the legal blood alcohol limit for is .08 and above. But that’s not the case for drugs, as there are only legal limits for three drug substances other than alcohol: cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamines. How does self-administration factor into a DUI charge for...
Ser acusado de un delito puede tener efectos negativos significativos. Los abogadas de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC tenéis antecedentes penales puede hacer que el proceso para una solicitud de empleo o escuela sea más difícil. Por eso es importante conocer sus opciones legales cuando se trata de expu...
Everyone’s heard the TV-popularized phrase: “You have the right to remain silent”. It’s the Miranda rights statement, intended to prevent self-incrimination that says you are not required to speak with law enforcement if arrested. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC...
