Joseph AmonettAug 20, 20202 minDismissal of Prosecutions by Satisfaction and DischargeSatisfaction and Discharge, also described as Accord and Satisfaction, permits a Virginia court to dismiss certain misdemeanor charges...
Joseph AmonettAug 5, 20203 minChild Support: An OverviewChild support is almost always a contentious issue between separated parents. Fortunately, the Virginia General Assembly created...
Joseph AmonettJul 30, 20204 minCriminal Discovery Trial by ambush. That is historically how criminal defendants have been tried in Virginia. The Commonwealth’s discovery process has never...
Joseph AmonettJul 20, 20203 minCustody and Visitation in VirginiaFor issues of custody and visitation, the ultimate question in Virginia is always: What is in the child’s best interests? In virtually ev...
-Jul 14, 20203 minWhat is an Arraignment?Have you heard the term arraignment tossed around before? Maybe you have a summons or ticket that says "arraignment"? What is an...
Joseph AmonettJul 8, 20202 minAnnulments in VirginiaAnnulments are powerful. They render a marriage a nullity as if it never existed. Section 20-89.1 of the Virginia Code allows for annulme...
Joseph AmonettJun 17, 20202 minLarceny in VirginiaIn Virginia, larceny refers to an act of stealing. There are two primary levels of larceny: grand larceny and petit larceny. Grand...
Joseph AmonettJun 13, 20202 minReckless Driving by SpeedIn Virginia, reckless driving is considered a class 1 misdemeanor. This a criminal offense that carries up to 12 months of jail, a $2,500...
Joseph AmonettJun 7, 20203 minVirginia Divorce DefensesIn Virginia, simply filing a complaint for divorce does not guarantee that a court will enter a final decree of divorce ending the...
Joseph AmonettJun 7, 20203 minVirginia Fault DivorcesMost divorces we handle at Dominion Law are filed on the basis that the parties have lived separately for either six months or a year...
Joseph AmonettMay 25, 20202 minMarijuana DecriminalizationHere at Dominion Law, we believe that people should be able to live their lives with minimal government interference. There is no reason...