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On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | May 31, 2023 | Criminal defense
Those who have been accused of a criminal offense are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and there is a high standard for proving that a crime occurred, as a result. The state needs compelling evidence to file criminal charges against an individual....
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | May 17, 2023 | Divorce and family law
When a couple decides to part ways and end their marriage, many challenges often arise. These challenges are made worse when you and your spouse disagree with the divorce terms and are unwilling to work out the details outside court. While you are both entitled to...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | May 11, 2023 | Divorce and family law
Living with a narcissist is, in and of itself, tough. But so is parting ways with them, especially if you were romantically involved. If your relationship with your narcissistic spouse is no longer tenable, and you decide to divorce, you justifiably fear what the...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | May 1, 2023 | Criminal defense
A college is a place of learning. But, it’s also a place for people to experiment for the first time. One thing that many college students do is try drugs. However, drug possession, use, abuse and distribution have serious implications. Here’s what kind of drugs...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Apr 14, 2023 | Divorce and family law
When you divorce, you need to divide your assets between you. You can either come to an arrangement you are both OK with or leave it to a court to settle things according to state law. Either way, if you own your home, it’s likely to be one of the most hotly contested...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Apr 5, 2023 | Criminal defense
A traffic stop may occur if police have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk. An officer may have reasonable suspicion if they notice a driver violated a traffic law, such as speeding through a red light, swerving between lanes or making illegal left turns....
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Apr 4, 2023 | Criminal defense
Many motorists in Virginia are surprisingly passive about traffic violations. Even those who insist that they didn't actually break traffic laws will often enter a guilty plea. Instead of trying to defend themselves after a traffic stop leads to a ticket, they often...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Mar 20, 2023 | Divorce and family law
Did you know that you can finalize your divorce without having to take on each other in court? It is what an uncontested divorce is all about - taking the conflict out of the process. Think of it as an out-of-court settlement for a divorce. In an uncontested divorce,...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Mar 7, 2023 | Civil litigation
Do you have a tenant you want out of your property? It could be due to non-payment of rent or a violation of the lease agreement, among other valid reasons. Either way, you ought to follow due process when evicting them. Otherwise, you risk legal and financial...
On Behalf of Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC | Feb 18, 2023 | Criminal defense
As you may know, you do not have to give the police consent to enter your home. If they ask to come in and perform a search for evidence of criminal activity, you can tell them that you do not allow them to enter your property. This doesn’t mean you’re guilty or that...
