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Warrenton, Virginia Legal Blog
What happens when you get a DUI with a child in the vehicle?
Officers and the court take driving under the influence very seriously in every case, but if you have a DUI charge and when you got the charge, you had a child in the vehicle, you can expect stiffer penalties. Virginia has some of the harshest DUI penalties in the...
Virginia gets failing grade in auto safety report
Every state enacts and enforces its own traffic safety laws which can result in quite a variance around the country. From drunk driving to speed limits and more, there are many areas in which some states may provide stronger protections for citizens than others....
Almost 12 years of a felony jail sentence replaced by probation
Under Virginia's legal code, a conviction for grand theft auto may result in a jail sentence of up to 20 years. A 19-year-old resident, however, received a significantly reduced sentence while facing charges of stealing another individual's car, eluding law...
Car accidents may be the number 1 cause of death for teens
There are few things a teenager looks forward to as much as getting their first car. Even getting access to the family vehicle comes with its own freedom. They can drive themselves to the movies, pick up their date or go camping in the Virginia mountains with friends....
An expensive ambulance may stop injuries from getting too costly
Medical costs from accidents reach into the hundreds of billions every year. You may not be prepared to foot your share of the bill after a wreck, but hopping in an ambulance could make the whole process a little more manageable. Injuries cost $433.8 billion in 2017,...
Differences between state and federal criminal cases
Virginia authorities and federal authorities have different resources and processes when it comes to investigating, charging and convicting someone of a criminal offense. According to the ABA Journal, state agencies are much less likely to have the resources to...
Drunk driving cases and older adults
For an older adult charged with driving under the influence, many problems often arise. At the Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard, we realize how these charges shatter the lives of older adults in Virginia and also create problems for their entire families....
Nausea, vomiting and the risk of a crash
Motor vehicle wrecks have many causes, and at the Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard we realize that some of these collisions happen as a result of flu symptoms and other physical challenges that interfere with someone's ability to focus on the road and drive...
Pedestrian accidents during the holidays
Throughout the year, the risk of a pedestrian accident is a serious concern for those who walk or go for jogs in Virginia. Our law office realizes the myriad of reasons why pedestrians are struck in such accidents, and at the Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard...
Can I refuse a breath test at a traffic stop in Virginia?
After a night enjoying the company of friends in Virginia, you choose to drive home. You only had a couple of drinks, so feel confident in driving. However, you get pulled over for a traffic violation and start to wonder if you can refuse that breath test the officer...
