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...
Virginia takes credit card theft and credit card fraud very seriously, and the state considers both crimes felonies. While the pressures of holiday shopping are in full swing, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explain the real cost of credit card theft. ...
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...
It’s no coincidence that holidays like New Years, 4th of July, and St. Patrick’s Day have statistically higher instances of arrest compared to the rest of the year. The common denominator? Alcohol consumption. With big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up tomorrow, attorneys at Friedman, Grim...
Virginia toma muy serio el robo de tarjeta de crédito y el fraude de tarjetas de crédito. El estado considera ambos delitos graves. Los abogadas de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica el costo real si robas o usas una tarjeta de crédito. ¿Cuáles son las sanciones por robo d...
Mucha gente piensa que si declaran bancarrota, perderán todo, serán considerados un fracaso y no podrán volver a recuperar su crédito. Sin embargo, ese no es el caso. La abogada Xue Connelly habla sobre los cinco misconcepciones comunes de la bancarrota. Misconcepciòn #1: Perderá...
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...
Ser acusado de un delito puede tener efectos negativos y duraderos. Como explica los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC tenéis antecedentes penales puede hacer que el proceso de tu aplicación de empleo o escuela, o tratar de obtener una autorización de seguridad sea significa...
When people hear “prenup,” they often think “divorce.” And while soon-to-be-newlyweds may not want to think about getting a prenup as their wedding day approaches, the agreement can provide financial protection in the long run. What are the benefits of getting a prenuptial agreem...
In this digital day and age, almost every teenager has a smartphone — and whether they’re texting, tweeting, or snapchatting there’s a permanent record of all their digital communications. Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss the potential ...
Being charged with a criminal offense can have significant and long-lasting negative effects. Having a criminal record can make the process of applying for a job or school, or trying to get a security clearance significantly more difficult — which is why it’s important to know your legal options when it comes to expungement. ...
Declarando bancarrota puede ser un proceso abrumador. Usted sabe que hay varios capítulos de la bancarrota, pero ¿cuál es el adecuado para su situación? La abogada Xue Connelly analiza las diferencias entre los dos tipos más comunes de bancarrota para los individuos: el Capítulo 7 y el Capítulo 13. ...
Many Americans value and take pride in their Second Amendment rights. So it’s not surprising that many individuals who lose their gun rights due to a past conviction want to get them restored. On this week’s FAQ Friday, partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC weigh in on how to restore your Second Amendment rig...
Relocation & Child Custody Considerations There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not child custody relocation is right for you and your child. Family law attorney Jessica Leischner explains these child custody considerations on this week’s FAQ Friday. If you’re a parent consi...
5 Common Misconceptions About Filing For Bankruptcy Many people think if they file for bankruptcy they’ll lose everything, be considered a failure, and won’t ever be able to build their credit back up again. However, that’s just not the case. Attorney Xue Connelly shares five common misconceptions abo...
