Despite 16 percent less traffic, motorists have engaged in more distracted and unsafe driving since 2020. Phone use and driving was up 38 percent, speeding increased by 27 percent and hard braking rose by 25 percent. Being prepared for a car crash can help keep you...
Year: 2021
Traffic deaths increased in 2020, despite fewer drivers
The year 2020 saw many people working from home. Offices were closed, children stayed home from schools and many bars and restaurants temporarily shut down. Simply put, many people in Warrenton were not driving daily as they had in the past. You would think that...
The basics on federal drug scheduling in the U.S.
It is common knowledge that drugs like heroin and meth are dangerous and if a person in Warrenton commits a drug crime involving these substances they can expect to be penalized harshly. However, what if you have a cold and took a cough syrup with codeine? Is that a...
Speeding seen as a primary cause of car accidents in Virginia
In Virginia and across the nation, more and more people are returning to some semblance of their normal lives. After more than a year of dealing with the crisis that is still not completely abated, there is a sense of relief about being able to take part in enjoyable...
Discovery is an important part of criminal defense
Going against the criminal justice system can be daunting for a Virginia resident. This is why preparing an aggressive criminal defense that attacks many aspects of the prosecution’s case can be one way to protect one’s rights. The discovery process is one way for the...
What makes truck accidents so common?
Most people do not think much about how their favorite products show up on grocery store shelves in Warrenton. Generally, at some point it is likely that these products travelled to the grocery store on a semi-truck. Truckers often drive long hours on the road to make...
DUI versus DUI ‘per se’ in Virginia
Summer fun in Virginia means beach days, barbecues and family gatherings that may have not happened for many months. Alcohol is often a part of the celebration, and most people celebrate responsibly. Yet even a responsible drinker can find themselves being pulled over...
Domestic violence convictions can haunt a person for years
Virginia residents who face a criminal charge related to domestic violence may think that their best option is to plead guilty. It could be especially tempting to plead guilty if it is a person’s first offense and the proposed plea deal is a good one. However, before...
Accident involving officers send two to the hospital
An accident in Fauquier County left three people injured. Rescuers had to take two of the victims to local hospitals. Two of the drivers involved were law enforcement officers. One worked as an officer for the Town of Warrenton and the other was a deputy with the...
Protective orders may be issued after a domestic violence arrest
Domestic assault and battery are serious crimes in the state of Virginia. Under the law, family abuse is defined as violent, forceful, or threatening act against a family or household member, that places them in reasonable apprehension of serious harm. A family or...