by Steidle Law Firm | Jun 10, 2021 | News
What is an expungement? An expungement is when a criminal conviction is either sealed, so no one may access it, or it is destroyed. Expungements differ from a legal “pardon” in that expungements are not forgiveness for a crime, rather the record is no longer...
by Steidle Law Firm | May 28, 2021 | News
In Virginia, the legal age for someone to possess or consume alcohol is 21 years old – what are the implications of this law? If someone is under 18 years old when they are charged with underage possession or consumption, they will be tried in juvenile court as...
by Steidle Law Firm | Apr 30, 2021 | News
As you’re navigating a divorce or a custody case, one of the biggest elements to consider is the amount of support the court will order a party to pay. In each situation there are at least two parties involved. The party that will receive the support payment, and the...
by Steidle Law Firm | Apr 1, 2021 | Criminal, News
Since the late 1700s, jury trials have taken place in Virginia, and while laws adapt as society changes, the process of the jury trial has stayed nearly stagnant, until now. As part of the criminal justice reform in Virginia, starting July 1, 2021, criminal...
by Steidle Law Firm | Mar 18, 2021 | News
Personal injury cases, such as car accidents or a slip and fall, have various factors go into them when determining the monetary value of a case. No equation exists that will give you an exact answer – but there are some common topics to consider. The two...
by Steidle Law Firm | Mar 4, 2021 | Criminal, News
There have been changes in marijuana laws across the country which develop as legislation changes – let’s zoom in on Virginia and take a closer look. In June 2020, Virginia legislation made significant changes to the laws governing marijuana. While...
