Devendorf Law

01/03/2021

2021 will begin with several new laws in Virginia

2021 will begin with several new laws in Virginia

(WAVY) — The new year will begin with some new laws in Virginia. The changes impact concealed handgun permits, the use of your cell phone when driving, the cost of insulin, surprise medical b…

08/28/2018

Virginia has finally come into the 1990s and updated the larceny code from $200 to $500 to be a felony. Most states make people felons for much more than that.

§ 18.2-96. Petit larceny defined; how punished.
Any person who:
1. Commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of less than $5, or
2. Commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than $500, except as provided in clause (iii) of § 18.2-95, shall be deemed guilty of petit larceny, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

09/23/2017

Devendorf Law updated their phone number.

Devendorf Law updated their phone number.

03/29/2017

It is against the law in Virginia to have those air fresheners hanging from your rear view mirror. Same with other objects dangling like dice or a rosary. It is an invitation for a police officer to stop you then your investigate license, registration, insurance, inspection. Hope they are all in order.

01/05/2017

If the schools close tomorrow January 6, 2017 in Virginia Beach then the Courts here will also be closed. Check with the local news stations. Looks like late Friday and Saturday the significant snow arrives. Hope everyone is careful and safe.

12/30/2016

We are available to help through the holidays. Saturday appointments too.

12/20/2016

Today in Court every one was released and will be home for Christmas. I think the Judges have the Christmas spirit.

12/07/2016

This time of year brings us more opportunities for celebration and good cheer. With that comes a dramatic increase in DUI offenses and alcohol-related highway deaths. So, Devendorf Law is reminding our clients and colleagues to drink responsibly.

When on the road during the holidays, remember the police work extra shifts. They mostly want to be home with their families and often give warnings rather than tickets. However the DUI enforcement is stepped up. That includes extra officers on patrol. There will be safety check stops where a road is blocked and all cars stopped for proof of registration, insurance, inspection so have those papers handy. But the real reason is to look for driving while intoxicated drivers.

If you get stopped be respectful. The time to argue is when we get to court. I can help you with that but hope you have safe and Happy Holidays.

10/25/2016

Did a friendly divorce today. That is the only kind I will do.

10/13/2016

I have Saturday appointment for people who can not get away from work during the week.