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...