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  • 2023
    • October
    • July
      • If you’ve been determined to be a habitual offender or have multiple DUI convictions, can you get your license reinstated?
      • Probation and Parole Violations in Virginia: Defense Options and Consequences
      • Misdemeanor vs. Felony Charges in Virginia: What You Should Know
    • June
      • How to Get Out of the Sex Offender List
    • March
      • Why Are Court Reporters Important in Cases?
      • Proving That Someone Failed to Follow a Family Law Court Order
    • February
      • What Are Some Common Defenses in an Embezzlement Allegation?
      • Custody, Visitation, Active Military Duty
    • January
      • Using a Self-Defense Plea in Your Assault and Battery Charges
      • Juvenile Drug Possession in Virginia: What You Should Know
  • 2022
    • December
      • Prostitution Laws and Arrests: What You Should Know
      • Child Pornography Charges in Virginia
      • What is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)?
    • November
      • Does Breastfeeding Affect Custody Battles?
    • October
      • The Facts About Domestic Violence Against a Family Member
      • Divorcing a Narcissist
    • September
      • Types of Alcohol and Drug Tests
    • July
      • What Happens if You Miss an Arraignment or Court Appearance in the Commonwealth of Virginia
    • May
      • What Are the Requirements For Relocation in Virginia?
      • DUIs and Personal Injury And Potential Compensatory and Punitive Damages
      • Does Uber’s Service Prevent Drunk Driving?
    • April
      • Filing Your Taxes After a Divorce: What You Need to Know
    • March
      • How to Fight a DUI Charge in Virginia
      • Why Do I Need to Pay Back My Child Tax Credit?
    • February
      • Why You Should Not Move Out of Your House During A Divorce
      • What Happens to a Business in a Divorce?
    • January
      • Maritime Laws
      • Texting or Holding a Phone While Driving Can Get You a Ticket
      • New Virginia Law Targeting Systemic Bias
  • 2021
    • December
      • Using Domestic Violence Charges and Protective Orders as an Advantage in Family Law
    • November
      • How Substance Abuse Can Affect Child Custody & Visitation
      • Tips for Co-Parenting during the Holidays
    • October
      • Who's Liable for Trick-or-Treat Injuries? Trick-or-Treating & Personal Injury
      • Is Wearing a Mask for Halloween Illegal in VA?
    • September
      • Fighting Between Siblings & at School in VA - What Are the Consequences?
      • Trying Children as Adults in VA - The Ins & Outs of Juvenile Delinquency
    • August
      • Proving Adultery in Virginia - Getting a Fault-Based Divorce in VA
      • Where Will My Child Go To School? Understanding the Relationship Between Schools & Custody
    • June
      • Fireworks Damages & July 4th - The Legal Consequences
    • May
      • The Consequences of Leaving Children & Pets in Hot Cars During the Summer
      • Summertime & Road Rage - Understanding Road Rage Cases in Virginia
      • Navigating Custody Over Summer in Virginia - Common Co-Parenting Challenges
      • Virginia Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Use - Here's What to Expect
    • April
      • When Is It not "Just a Prank?" - Criminal Charges for Harmful April Fool's Jokes
    • March
      • Disorderly Conduct & DUIs on St. Patrick's Day in Virginia - What You Need to Know
      • The Legality of Sports Betting in Virginia
    • February
      • COVID-19 & Divorce: Is COVID-19 Increasing the U.S. Divorce Rate?
      • New Virginia Law Makes Using Cellphones While Driving Illegal
      • Valentine's Day, Divorce, & You—When Do People File for Divorce in the US?
    • January
      • Drunk Driving & Injury: Understanding Punitive Damages & More
  • 2020
    • December
      • Understanding the Virginia Opioid Crisis—What You Should Know
      • Why Is New Year’s One of the Worst Times for Drunk Drivers?
      • The 2020 US Election & Drug Laws
    • November
      • Your Guide to Child Custody Over the Holidays
    • September
      • Samsung Heir & Other Officials Indicted on Illegal Transactions, Stock Manipulation & More
      • How to Reduce the Cost of Your Divorce (& Divorce Expenses You Need to Prepare For)
    • August
      • Virginia Expungement Law
      • Reducing DUI Charges in VA | The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
      • What Happens if I Fall Behind on Child Support in VA?
      • Violation of Protective Orders
    • July
      • Trespass – Virginia Law
      • COVID-19 & Domestic Violence
      • Common Personal Injury Mistakes
    • June
      • Parenting Plan Guide 2020
      • Uncontested Vs. Contested Divorce
    • May
      • VA Child Support Calculation Guide
      • How to Beat a DUI marijuana Charge Under Virginia Law
      • COVID-19 Assault
      • Do New Tracking Apps Violate Your Privacy Rights?
      • Can Our Government Silence Prayer?
    • April
      • COVID-19 At War With Our Constitution
      • How Children Deal with Divorce
      • The Coronavirus & Bond Hearings
      • The Coronavirus & Visitation
      • COVID-19 & Family Law
    • March
      • Child Custody Tips: Preparing for COVID-19 & Beyond
      • Will the Divorce Rate Boom Post-COVID-19?
      • How Can I Expunge a Crime from My Record?
      • Property Division Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
    • February
      • What Is a Design Defect?
      • Should I Refuse a DUI Breath Test
      • Am I Required to Report Child Abuse?
      • Are You Liable for Breaking Traffic Laws?
      • The Legal Consequences of Sham or Joke Marriages
    • January
      • Examining Virginia’s Open Container Laws
  • 2019
    • November
      • My Ex Won’t Let Me See Our Child
      • 5 Child Custody Pitfalls to Avoid
      • Everything You Need to Know About Child Custody
      • What Is the Difference Between a Secured and Unsecured Bond?
      • Accused of Abduction? Here Are Your Legal Options.
    • October
      • Social Media and Your Custody Case
    • September
      • What Is the Quickest Way to Divorce in Virginia?
      • What Is the Difference Between Fault-Based & No-Fault Separation?
    • August
      • Helping Your Kids Through Divorce
    • July
      • Virginia Divorce 101
    • June
      • What Happens in Virginia if You Are Caught Stealing?
      • How Does Bail Work in Virginia?
      • What Are the Consequences of Underage Drinking in Virginia?
    • March
      • Understanding Virginia’s Child Support Modification Laws
      • Celebrities Arrested in $25M College Admissions Scheme
    • February
      • 3 Common Mistakes that can Compromise Your Criminal Defense Case
      • Is It Illegal to Help the Police During a Car Chase?
      • What Are Compensatory Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
    • January
      • What Is Malicious Wounding?
      • Fact vs. Fiction: 4 Criminal Justice Myths You Learned from TV
      • The Legal Penalties Associated with a “Hit & Run” Accident
  • 2018
    • December
      • The Penalties for Operating an Illegal Internet Pharmacy
      • Understanding the Benefits of Senate Bill 1037
      • How Long Do I Need to Pay Spousal Support in Virginia?
    • November
      • November Drug Busts in Virginia
      • How Can I Avoid Violating a Protective Order?
    • October
      • Does Military Service Affect Spousal Support Payments?
      • Understanding Assault & Battery: Criminal vs. Civil Cases
    • September
      • Challenging a Protective Order in Virginia
      • Recent Legislative Changes in Virginia’s Spousal Support Modification Laws
      • Marijuana Laws: Understanding Virginia’s Slow Path to Progress
    • August
      • Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Virginia?
      • Can Remarriage Affect Alimony & Child Support in Virginia?
      • Family Pets in a Virginia Divorce: Who Gets Custody?
    • July
      • How a DUI Conviction Affects Education
      • 5 Divorce Secrets Your Spouse Doesn’t Want You to Know
      • Virginia DUI: What is Administrative License Suspension?
    • June
      • Arrested While On Vacation?
    • May
      • Am I Eligible for Expungement in VA?
    • April
      • Mouth Alcohol as a DUI Defense
    • March
      • Can I Get a Virginia DUI for Sleeping in My Car?
      • What is an Arraignment?
      • Does a Juvenile Crime in Virginia Stay on My Record Forever?
      • Common Mistakes Police Make in a DUI Case
    • February
      • How to Defend Against Statutory Rape Charges
    • January
      • I Signed a Separation Agreement with my Spouse, but now I am Having Second Thoughts. Is the Separation Agreement Enforceable?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Can a Police Officer Search My Car Without My Consent?
    • September
      • Murder vs. Manslaughter: What's the Difference?
      • What is Entrapment?
    • August
      • Hazing Laws on Campus
      • Relief from Sex Offender Registration
    • July
      • What Is the Difference Between Constructive Possession & Actual Possession?
    • June
      • Boating Under the Influence: What Are the Consequences?
      • How Can a Criminal Charge Impact My Driving Privileges?
      • Defense Against Date Rape Charges: Everything You Need to Know
      • Can Silence or Refusal in a DUI Case Be Used Against Me?
    • May
      • Arrests for Ordering Marijuana by Mail
      • Don't Wait Until You Are Arrested to Get Help
    • April
      • Red Light Camera Tickets in Virginia: Penalties & Defenses
      • Escalated Penalties for Selling Drugs to Minors in Virginia
      • How to Choose a Trustworthy DUI Attorney for Your Defense Case
      • What Happens If I Don't Comply with Sex Offender Registration?
    • March
      • When Do Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Home?
      • Can a Minor Be Charged as an Adult in Virginia?
    • February
      • What Are Disorderly Conduct Laws?
      • The Right to Retain Counsel
  • 2016
    • December
      • DUI vs. Reckless Driving: What Do My Charges Mean?
    • November
      • Virginia's DUI Expungement Laws
    • August
      • Arrested? Don't Make These Mistakes!
      • DEA Declines to Reclassify Marijuana
    • April
      • Should I Accept a Plea Bargain?
  • 2014
    • January
      • Probation Different for Juveniles and Adults in Virginia
  • 2013
    • November
      • Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence?
    • October
      • Supreme Court: Drug dogs can be used to establish probable cause
    • September
      • Virginia Expands the Scope of Protective Orders
      • Virginia Enacts Ignition-Interlock Penalty for First-Time Drunk Drivers
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