An employee complains of several inappropriate and insulting comments in the office. A few days later, the company decides to fire the employee for poor performance. Can the employee sue? Yes, under these facts the employee can likely sue for retaliation based on a recent decision by the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, the federal circuit which covers Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North and South Carolina. In the decision, the en banc court
One should never drink and drive because the punishments are severe and it is dangerous. The mandatory minimum punishment is a 12 month loss of license (with limited driving for work with ignition interlock), a $250 file plus court costs, and alcohol education classes and treatment. Many cases result in jail time — even for a first offense. It is not worth it! Arlington and Fairfax will be conducting a DUI sobriety checkpoint or roadblock
The most common punishment for a first offense of Possession of Marijuana in Virginia is a “deferred disposition.” This means that the case will be continued for a period of time — usually six months to a year. The accused is forced to complete a drug education and treatment program, suffer a six month suspension of driving privileges, and be of “general good behavior.” Sometimes, a court will order community service. After the probationary period
Ask the Arlington and Fairfax DUI Attorneys Question: I was parked at a public parking lot and the cop took me out and I was charged with a second DUI. Is there a chance to win this case? I had a first DUI over 6 years ago. I was parked at a public parking lot. It was cold, so I had the car on to use the heater. I had called my mother but the
Jail is a very common punishment for a second Petit Larceny (shoplifting) conviction. One so charged will want to hire a good lawyer to see if there is a way to win — or to help flesh out mitigating circumstances. “Larceny” is stealing, theft, or shoplifting. To convict, the prosecutor must prove (1) that the defendant took personal property belonging to another and carried it away; (2) that the taking was against the will and