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Don’t overlook the importance of witness credibility
Regardless of the criminal charges you’re facing, there’s a lot riding on your criminal defense. An inadequate one can leave you at risk of facing severe penalties that might include prison time, fines, and a criminal record that can have a profound impact on your...
Common causes of bicycle accidents
Bicycles can be a fun and healthy way to get around, but every year too many Americans are harmed in accidents with motor vehicles. Bicyclists are hit by moving cars in West Virginia and when victims suffer losses, they may be caught in hard financial, physical, and...
3 ways you can improve and maintain safety while driving
Car wrecks happen way too often. But you can commit to trying to increase your safety by taking mindful steps both on and off the road. Whether you’ve been involved in a car crash before, have had far too many near-accident experiences or just hope to prevent one in...
Ways of defending against drunk driving charges
Drunk driving charges can change the life of an accused driver in an instant and threaten them personally, professionally and financially. Accused drivers can face jail time, fines and a loss of their driver’s license among other possible penalties and consequences....
Who runs the risk for shoulder dystocia?
You may be wondering what sort of conditions might arise during your pregnancy. There's one birth injury called shoulder dystocia that, though occurring in only 0.2% to 0.3% of pregnancies, could affect an expectant mother in Virginia. Dystocia means slow or difficult...
How can truck drivers fight fatigue on the road?
Drowsiness impairs one's attention and slows reaction times, and this can be especially dangerous to truck drivers. Truckers in Virginia should know that drowsiness is a major factor behind the nearly 4,000 large-truck crash fatalities that arise each year in this...
How police officers conduct sobriety tests at DUI stops
You shouldn’t plan on having to pull over on the side of the road and run through a series of tests to prove you aren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rather, your best bet is simply planning a sober ride. However, if you ever do find yourself at a DUI stop,...
Potential penalties for driving without a license
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle without a license in Virginia or any other state. However, the law generally differentiates between those who don't have a valid license and those who aren't able to produce their licenses when asked to present them. In most...
The elements of sexual assault
Virginia residents who are forced to engage in sexual activity against their will are likely victims of sexual assault. Examples of sexual assault include inserting something into a person's anus or vagina or kissing a person without his or her permission. Those who...
Virginia raises reckless driving threshold to 85 mph
A new law went into effect in Virginia on July 1 that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 mph to 85 mph on some of the state’s busiest highways. Senate Bill 63 was passed by the Senate in January, the House in March and signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam...
