Waltrip Wins Assault and Battery Case
On July 15, 2014 in the Williamsburg James City County General District Court a client of Collins Waltrip, PC, was tried before a Judge on charges of Assault & Battery under Virginia Code 18.2-57. After the presentation of the Commonwealth’s case, Waltrip rested without presenting evidence for the defense and immediately made a Motion to […]
Three Phases of a DUI
3 Phases of a DUI in Virginia There are three phases to every DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge. These include the Stop, the Search, and the Trial. Based on the actions of the police officer, and the driver, a person charged with a DUI may have a charge dismissed. It’s important to understand each […]
Waltrip Wins Jury Trial
Attorney Brandon Waltrip successfully defended a client in a jury trial on August 22, 2014. The client, who was charged with one count of Assault & Battery under Virginia Code 18.2-57, faced a possible twelve (12) month jail sentence and a $2,500 fine. After a day long trial at the Williamsburg James-City County Circuit Court, […]
Changes to Virginia’s Child Support Statute (2014)
Effective July 1, 2014 a number of changes were made to the child support statute in Virginia. The three most important changes are (1) the guideline limits on gross income; (2) removal of the $250 requirement for custodial parents, and (3) cessation of secondary employment. I examine each of these changes below. 1. The Guideline […]
3 Keys to an Efficient Uncontested Divorce
3 Keys to an Efficient Uncontested Divorce – by Brandon C. Waltrip, Esq. When you have made the difficult decision to part ways with a spouse, you want to resolve things as easily and efficiently as possible. Often times this is also the most economical. In this blog, I lay out three keys to an […]
What is an Uncontested Divorce?
Almost every divorce client walks in to an attorney’s office and the first thing they ask about is the Uncontested Divorce. And, its to be expected. Most law firms charge a flat rate for Uncontested Divorces, and the fee is usually less than what most people expect to pay for a Divorce. The truth is, […]
Malicious Wounding Dismissed at Pre-liminary Hearing
On December 12, 2014, a client of Collins | Waltrip, PC, represented by attorney Brandon C. Waltrip, had their case dismissed at preliminary hearing. The client had been charged with Malicious Wounding, which is a Class 3 Felony in Virginia, and punishable by up to twenty (20) years in prison and a $100,000 fine. The […]
The Divorce Process – Pendente Lite Hearing
This blog is the fourth in a series covering the Divorce Process. Specifically, this blog looks at Pendente lite hearings; what they are, the purpose in the divorce, and what a party should expect at the hearing . If you are looking for a divorce attorney in Williamsburg, York County, or New Kent County, please contact […]
The Divorce Process – The Answer
This blog is the second in a series covering the Divorce Process. Specifically, this blog looks at the Answer; the purpose of the Answer and what should be included. If you are looking for a divorce attorney in Williamsburg, York County, or New Kent County, and you are required to file an Answer to a […]
The Divorce Process – The Complaint
This blog is the first in a series covering the Divorce Process. Specifically, this blog looks at the Divorce Complaint; the various types, and what is included in the Complaint. If you are looking for a divorce attorney in Williamsburg, York County, or New Kent County, and you are considering filing a Complaint for Divorce, […]