It’s true that embezzlement is a type of theft. People who are charged with it are accused of stealing financial resources, likely from their employer, for their own personal gain. Embezzlement typically doesn’t involve force or threat, which other types of theft...
You might not want to get a medical checkup after a minor crash. If you believe you have nothing but a few scratches and bruises, you may just want to get on with your day, rather than spend time at the hospital waiting to be seen. However, skipping a medical...
Car accidents can be overwhelming and life-changing events. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor fender-bender or a serious collision, the aftermath often includes dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and insurance companies. In such situations, hiring...
One way to allow specific assets to pass directly to your intended beneficiaries after you pass away without going through probate is to establish joint ownership if you don’t already own an asset jointly. This is particularly crucial when someone is widowed, divorced...
There are multiple ways for people to respond to pending criminal charges in the Virginia courts. Some people plead guilty, possibly despite believing in their own innocence. They may fear a criminal trial and worry about the cost involved. Others want to assert their...
Car accidents can be caused by negligence, speeding, aggression, drowsiness, distractions, substance use and much more. Victims of auto accidents can suffer traumatic injuries that can impair their daily lives. If a victim pursues the driver in an auto accident claim,...
When creating a will, the person you choose to act as executor will be responsible for managing your estate and ensuring your wishes are fulfilled when the time comes. As such, you need to appoint someone well-suited to handle the complexities of the probate process...
When navigating the intricate corridors of hospital negligence cases, having a skilled lawyer by your side is akin to having a knowledgeable guide in a complex labyrinth. The expertise and advocacy provided by a hospital negligence lawyer can be the beacon of hope you...
Police officers search your house. While inside, they find illegal drugs. They take those drugs as evidence, arrest you and tell you that you’re looking at years behind bars. To you, this feels like a very open-and-shut case. After all, the police have clear evidence...
Parents who share children but are splitting up need to have a plan for raising the children together. For some, the answer to this is co-parenting, which requires both parents to communicate frequently and raise the children as a team. It’s not always easy to work...