The entertainment industry loves to repeat the idea of reported victims having the ability to drop charges. Seemingly, it is the victim that holds all the cards in a criminal justice proceeding, where they can unilaterally decide whether someone is prosecuted for...
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Fighting a DUI charge in Virginia
You may think a DUI charge is something that could never happen to you, but there are many common situations that can result in a DUI charge. Summertime in Virginia generally means more people on the roads or in the water, which can increase the chances of a DUI....
Drowsiness can turn a long road trip into a disaster
A long road trip can be fun, but there are risks involved. You can do your part to stay safe by avoiding risky behaviors before heading out to your destination, including avoiding drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States Drowsy driving...
Understanding field sobriety tests
If you are facing a DUI charge, field sobriety tests are one type of evidence that may be used against you. Field sobriety tests consist of certain actions that are designed to allow police officers to evaluate a driver’s physical and mental conditions in order to...
Under proposal, those with 4 ounces of marijuana may be arrested
The marijuana laws in Virginia and across the United States have been changing rapidly. Increasingly, states are allowing people to have marijuana within certain limits and for personal or medicinal use. However, the rules are still in flux and changes can happen...
Virginia bicyclists ride to draw attention to safety
Bicycling is rapidly becoming a year-round activity in Virginia and throughout the United States. People ride for exercise, for the good of the environment and to save money. More people take to the roads on their bicycles in the warm weather and this is reigniting...
Virginia reports worst year for auto accident deaths since 2007
People who take to the roads in Virginia have reason to be concerned about safety. With the number of drivers who are being reckless and violating the law, accidents are common. With that comes the chance of severe injuries and loss of life. This can impact everyone...
Juvenile driver charged with manslaughter in 3-car accident
Inexperienced drivers often do not realize how excess speed reduces their ability to control their vehicle. A 16-year-old driver was recently charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in a three- car collision that killed a 62-year-old woman. A review of the...
How negligence leads to car accidents
A car accident can take victims by surprise and impact their lives for a long period of time. Car accident victims should understand when negligence is to blame in their car accident and what personal injury legal protections may be available to them through a...
Witness credibility could make the difference in your case
If you want to protect yourself as fully as possible against allegations of criminal wrongdoing, then you need to take a holistic approach to your criminal defense. This certainly means analyzing the prosecution’s evidence in light of the law, but it also means...
