Published on July 3, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC With the beautiful weather and relaxing summer months, so also comes enjoying fun recreation in Virginia waters. What many people fail to remember, however, is that enjoying alcohol while onboard is fine, unless you are the one driving. DUI charges….

Published on July 8, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When considering the repercussions of a divorce, most Virginia spouses will focus on the financial outcomes that will follow the dissolution of a marriage. This is understandable, as the monetary changes that accompany the division of marital property will shape….

Published on July 5, 2017 Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC is pleased to announce Gretchyn G. Meinken is now a partner with the firm. Ms. Meinken’s areas of practice include estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship matters, and business law. She has extensive experience representing individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies….

Published on June 21, 2017 on behalf of Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC For many men in Virginia, divorce is an area of uncharted waters. Even though virtually everyone has witnessed the divorce of a friend or family member, it is impossible to grasp the full scope of the divorce process unless and until….

Published June 11, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC  We all cringe at some of the mistakes we made during our younger years when we didn’t understand how far-reaching the consequences could be. For many, those memories are centered around harmless mishaps and awkward moments, but some adults are still….

Published on May 31, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC A wide body of research has focused on the ill effects that divorce can bring to children. Social science is rife with warnings of the many negative outcomes that can occur for kids whose parents divorce. However, very little is….

Published May 17, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When minors do things that they shouldn’t do, they might have to answer to those actions in the criminal justice system. As your child’s legal guardian, you will likely be pulled right with them into the system. It is important for….

Published on May 5, 2017 For Virginia spouses who are getting ready to file for divorce, there is no such thing as being over prepared. Those who put in the time and effort to get ready for their divorce can reap the rewards of a faster, easier and more advantageous end to their marriage. The….

Facing sexual assault charges is a serious matter. When you learn that you are facing these charges, you need to take action right away. Your defense is your lifeline at this point.

There are several defense strategies that can work in sexual assault cases. Not all of them are suitable for all cases.

In our previous blog post, we discussed how you must be careful about what you say when you are dealing with the police and other members of the criminal justice system. Any statement you make that you know is incorrect could lead to more legal trouble for you. We know that you might say things….

When you are asked to testify or are the subject of a deposition, you are expected to speak truthfully. In fact, falsifying statements can actually lead you to having to face more criminal charges. One famous face that you might think of when you hear of falsifying statements is Martha Stewart. Falsifying statements was a….

Marijuana is still illegal in Virginia, which means that even if you have a little bit in your possession, it is still possible to face criminal charges. Marijuana is also illegal on a federal level, but there is a chance for change. A congressman from Virginia is considered an unlikely source for marijuana change, but….

Studies have shown that drugs and alcohol tend to go hand-in-hand with crime. Around 60 percent of individuals who are arrested for a variety of crimes test positive for drug use at the time, and 80 percent of individuals who are arrested abuse alcohol or drugs. In some cases, alcohol and drug use leads to….

One of the primary concerns of a defendant in the middle of a high-profile criminal case is getting a fair trial. Because these cases are widely covered by the media, it can be difficult to find jurors who are impartial and who can base their decisions about the case only on what is presented in….

When minors do things that they shouldn’t do, they might have to answer to those actions in the criminal justice system. As your child’s legal guardian, you will likely be pulled right with them into the system. It is important for you to understand some of the intricacies of the system to help you prepare….