A lot of people wonder whether or not they should take the blood or breath test after they are arrested for DUI. And the fact is that doing so is required by law in Virginia. Refusing to take a blood test or refusing to take the breath test after your you have been...
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Month: January 2020
Why are pedestrians at such high risk of injury?
In this day of excessive and inappropriate cellphone usage by both drivers and pedestrians, you face a distinct risk of injury every time you walk across a Virginia street. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2017, the last year for...
Why are your Miranda rights so important?
Any time Virginia law enforcement officers attempt to question you about a criminal matter, your Miranda rights become your first line of defense against inadvertently incriminating yourself. Even when you know you have done nothing wrong, you should never voluntarily...
What must you prove in a medical malpractice lawsuit?
When you suffer an injury or illness because someone on your health care team makes a mistake, Virginia law gives you the right to sue that person and the company for which (s)he works for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice lawsuits, however, represent some of...
Should you take a plea bargain?
If you find yourself facing criminal charges in Virginia, you probably can expect the prosecutor to offer you a plea bargain at some point. But should you accept it? That depends on the nature of the bargain offered plus the nature of the consequences that acceptance...
What is the difference between suspension and revocation?
If you commit certain traffic crimes in Virginia and the court finds you guilty, you will often face driver's license suspension or revocation. These are two different penalties that mean different things for you and your driving privileges. Which one applies in your...
What are the penalties for a second offense DUI?
In general, penalties for driving under the influence are severe even for the first offense. However, the law does allow a judge to decide the final sentence. For a second offense, the judge has less discretion because there are mandatory minimum sentences that he or...
How can EMR lead to medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the Virginia. In medical malpractice cases, there are ways that you can protect yourself by asking questions and ensuring the accuracy of your medical records. According to Healio, medical records are...
Fatal accident in Fauquier County claims one life
Car accidents happen most often because of driver error. Failing to look well enough when pulling out from a stop sign, not stopping fast enough and rear-ending another car or not seeing a red light in time to stop are all mistakes that can cause serious accidents....
