by Kelly LaRue | Dec 2, 2016 | Criminal Law Blog, Traffic Violations
Criminal hearings can be stressful without the confusion of what certain legal terms mean. To help ease the legal process, here are a few helpful vocabulary terms. Statute of Limitations A statute of limitation, in a criminal case, refers to how long the state has to...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 18, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law
One of the requirements for a no-fault divorce in Virginia is you must have lived “separate and apart” from your spouse for a period of six months if you have no minor children and a signed property settlement agreement, or one year if you do have minor...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 16, 2016 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, DUI Law, Family Law, Traffic Violations
So, you’ve taken the first step. You’ve called an attorney and made an appointment to sit down and discuss your matter. But what happens now? We want you to be prepared for your initial consultation – we believe that by being fully prepared, you will...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 4, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law
We’ve all been there…that moment right after you hear those dreaded four words, “we need to talk.” Your mind starts racing, your heart beats faster, and you think you’re going to be sick. You’re suddenly in the middle of a break up...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 28, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law
First of all, what’s the difference between an annulment and a divorce? A divorce is the termination of a valid marriage whereas an annulment is the termination of an invalid marriage. What makes a marriage invalid? A court sees a marriage as invalid when there...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 28, 2016 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, Family Law
Holcomb Law would like to thank YOU for voting for us for the 2016 Daily Press Choice Awards. Because of your voting and steadfast support, we WON the awards for BOTH the Criminal Defense and Family Law categories, the two categories for which we were nominated, for...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 15, 2016 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, Family Law
Holcomb Law is a proud participant in the 2016 Daily Press Readers’ Choice Awards! The Choice Awards recognizes local businesses for being the best in their field of expertise. But, you don’t just receive an award – you have to earn it – and that’s where we need...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 2, 2016 | Criminal Law Blog, DUI Law, Traffic Violations
In Virginia, there are six main ways in which your car can be impounded. The first instance a vehicle may be impounded is if you’re arrested. If your vehicle is not legally parked, then police may impound it. Va. Code 19.2-80.1 states “in any case in which a police...
by Kelly LaRue | Aug 26, 2016 | Criminal Law Blog
In Virginia, possession of marijuana is illegal and is considered a misdemeanor. Va. Code § 18.2-250.1 states “it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid...
by Kelly LaRue | Aug 9, 2016 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Most of my clients have had little to no experience with the court system, perhaps aside from a simple traffic ticket, and THIS IS A GOOD THING! However, many believe they understand the legal system because their favorite shows are Law and Order, Boston Legal, or the...
