Most people charged with a misdemeanor in Virginia assume the first trial is the one that counts. They picture a judge, a verdict and an ending. What surprises them is how many cases in this state are built on two ...
Child custody decisions can significantly affect a family’s future. In the United States, judges generally focus on the child’s best interests, considering factors related to safety, stability, emotional well-being, and each parent’s ability to provide appropriate care. Although specific requirements ...
Most people who put off estate planning are not careless. They are working from assumptions that sound reasonable and turn out to be wrong. At Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C., a Rockville firm that handles estate planning and probate for ...
Security-related incidents on commercial or residential property can raise complicated questions about what happened, the condition of the property, and the circumstances leading up to the event. These matters are often discussed under negligent security or premises liability, but the ...