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...
Si alguna vez has temido que otra persona estuviera amenazando su seguridad, es posible que debe solicitar una orden de protección. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explicáis la diferencia entre las ...
La mayoría de gente, cree que una orden de protección es un caso criminal. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner explicáis la diferencias entre un caso criminal y una orden de protección. ...
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...
Cada año, millones de personas son víctimas de abuso doméstico en los EE. UU. Los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica el Shall Arrest estatuto en Virginia en el Viernes FAQ. La ley establece que cuando llamas a la policía a una residencia y existe una causa probable de que ha habido un acto de vi...
Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue that can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses in the workplace and how to document these incidents in this week’s FAQ Friday. What constitutes...
attorney Andrea Downing delves further into in this week’s FAQ Friday. Is same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace actionable? Sexual harassment is not limited to a man harassing a woman or a woman harassing a man. “A man can have a claim of sexual harassment if ano...
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. attorney ...
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. Employment law...
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...
A situation involving bullying or harassment in the workplace is not necessarily illegal on it’s own. The legality of the situation depends upon whether it the harassment is tied to a protected class. Employment law attorne...
What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? Employment law attorney Andrea Downing explains why worker classification is so important on this week’s FAQ Friday. Independent contractors: Have control over the services they provide ...
On average, 37 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a parked car. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC have handled these tragic cases and addresses the legal consequences that follow. With summer fast approaching a...
Employment law attorney Andrea Downing says you will often see the term “liquidated damages” appear in clauses and sections of employment contracts. Liquidated damages are the amount you are owed . “If you take a case of liquidated damages for unpaid overtime to court you should be awarded ‘double damages’ — which is wha...
