James Garrett
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James Garrett Quick Facts
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- Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Law
- Career Focus
- Law Firm Managing Partner
Atto ey James Garrett is the founding member of Garrett Law Group, PLC in Virginia Beach, VA. His law firm offers atto eys for criminal defense, atto eys for divorce and child custody, and personal injury lawyers. The atto eys practice daily in the state and federal courts throughout the Hampton Roads, VA area.
Mr. Garrett recevied his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2005 and was admitted to the Virginia State Bar that same year. He has been in private practice from the onset of his career.
For more information regarding Mr. Garrett and the atto eys of Garrett Law Group, PLC, please visit the law firm's website or one of the several blogs about the firm's practice areas.
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When Should You Retain A Family Law Atto ey?
No one looks forward to the prospect of marital separation or divorce; but if your marriage has turned out to be nothing more than friction and unease, it may be your only acceptable decision. People opt to get a separation or divorce for a wide selection of factors, but often the more amicable these procedures the better for both parties. A divorce atto ey can be amazingly helpful for preserving your interests regarding allocation of marital assets and marital homes and in child custody and support issues.
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Should You Demand An Atto ey During Police Questioning? Yes!
The right to have a criminal atto ey with you in the course of any police questioning has long been a fabric of our legal society since the mid-1960s. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the 1966 landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona that criminal investigators are expected to advise people of their Constitutional legal rights prior to asking any questions (Miranda Rights). Among those rights is the right to have a criminal defense lawyer present during any and all questioning.
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Child Custody in Divorce Cases. Should You Make It A Fight?
Child custody issues are by far the most emotionally charged aspects of any divorce case. In no other area do the decisions made by you, by your spouse, or by the judge have a more lasting impact than those affecting the lives and future of your children. When faced with issues of child custody in divorce, you need to consider the term "winning" and put that term in context. How do your goals interplay with what is in the best interest of your children?
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Should you demand a Jury Trial For A Criminal Case in Virginia?
By way of the legal doctrine of “incorporation”, the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution has long been applied to the states. By this doctrine, the states' judiciaries are required to value the Rights assured to us by the Constitution. Among these Rights, the Sixth Amendment, is the right to a jury trial for all criminal offenses where the defendant is facing a sentence exceeding six months in jail.
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Is there a distinction between assault and battery?
Most of the states (all except Louisiana, to my knowledge) have adopted a “common law” technique to their criminal justice system. Without boring you with too many details, this basically means that many of our basic criminal laws are not formal laws (i.e., published statutes) at all. State legislators did not debate what the meaning of the criminal offenses should be, then vote for the suggested definitions, and then send the bills to the state governors for their signatures.
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A Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help You Get Payment For A Back Injury
As anyone who has ever dealt with a spine injury understands, even a minor spine injury is often a major disruption to everyday living. Unfortunately, spine injuries are one of the frequent auto crash injuries, and in a great number of cases, they carry significant effects that may go on for months, years or even a lifetime. That is why it is very important speak with your doctors and an accident injury atto ey to know your alte atives for physical and economical recovery after a serious accident. Spinal Cord Injuries
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Teenage Drinking - Not A Minor Offense
Ordinarily speaking, once you turn eighteen years of age the law in most states states that you're an adult. You may make your own choices and be responsible for your own actions. You may also enter into a contract to buy a car or truck, a house, or a Fortune 500 company. You may vote in elections and express your opinion as to how our political future is shaped. You may buy a gun; rent a vehicle. You may fight and die for your nation (if you’re a male you must register for selective service).
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Bankruptcy And Divorce - How Do They Affect Each Other?
In the current economic environment, many people are considering bankruptcy as a way to manage overwhelming debt. With the stress of financial difficulties straining relationships, more couples are also getting divorced. Before filing for bankruptcy and divorce, though, spouses should understand how each process affects the other process, future debt obligations and marital property division. Bankruptcy and Domestic Support Orders
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Accident Injurys Should Be Discussed With A Personal Injury Law Firm
Auto accidents regrettably have grown to be ubiquitous in our society. During our everyday drives around town, we surely find at least one automobile collision. Statistics indicate that most people will likely be involved in a serious automobile accident at least once in their lifetime. In case you are injured in a car collision, you'll want to talk to a personal injury lawyer who can negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company and direct you through the minefield of the legal system if necessary.
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A Reckless Driving in Virgina Can Ruin A Vacation
Spring is in the air. As the school year draws to a close, quite a few families are planning their summer vacations. Virginia is a favorite vacation spot for travelers. Civil War battlefields, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Yorktown....and state troopers with flashing blue lights. Nothing can ruin a sunny day trip on the highways of Virginia faster than being cited for a reckless driving ticket and a mandatory return trip for traffic court.
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Cope With Divorce By Hiring A Virginia Beach Divorce Law Firm
If the end of your marriage is imminent and you are planning on filing for divorce, you might have some important choices to make. Divorce is a daunting, lonely and misunderstood process for many people, particularly when there are kids involved. Your choices have legal, social and emotional repercussions that will shape your life for years to come.
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Planning On Relocating With Your Children? You Need Permission From The Court First
It used to be, families commonly remained in the same geographic area for generations. Over the recent years, though, people have grown to be steadily more mobile. Whether due to job transfer, military orders, or just a change of pace, parents with physical custody of their children frequently have to move either to a different part of their state or to some new state altogether. A lot of times this leaves the parent with visitation rights far behind.
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Contacting James Garrett
Atto ey James Garrett and other atto eys at his law firm are available to answer any questions you may have. You many contact his law firm through their website, GarrettLawGroup.com or by email at jd@garrettlawgroup.com. If you prefer, you may reach them at the address below:
Garrett Law Group, PLC
915 First Colonial Road Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 422-4646 - phone
(757) 422-1699 - fax
(757) 513-9155 - cell phone