Warrenton, Virginia Legal Blog
A DUI stop is a stressful experience for almost anyone. It is natural for you to feel nervous when interacting with the police officers, especially if you did have a drink or two. DUI convictions in Virginia come with serious penalties so it is important that you know...
Daylight saving time, practiced by most states, involves setting the clock forward by one hour to extend evening daylight, and then setting it back in the fall. While the intention behind DST is to conserve energy and make better use of daylight, research shows it...
A drug-related criminal conviction can crash through your life like a wrecking ball. You’ll probably lose your job and perhaps your freedom, and your criminal record can haunt you for years, perhaps even decades, to come. Even mere allegations of committing a...
Accidents involving large trucks continue to be a problem in Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office reported that truck accidents caused 116 fatalities and approximately 2,000 injuries in 2022. There are some important steps you should take after a truck...
Owning a dog is a big responsibility and something that should be taken seriously. Dogs are beloved by many people but can also be dangerous. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs bite approximately 4.5 million people each year in the United...
If you find yourself in a car accident in Virginia, depending on the circumstances, you may worry about both the potential criminal charges alongside civil liability. The likelihood of facing criminal charges hinges on the facts of what happened and why, including...
The landscape of marijuana laws in the United States is diverse. Each state sets its own regulations. While some states embraced legalization or decriminalization, others maintain strict penalties for marijuana-related offenses. Virginia recently took a step towards...
To effectively present their case and obtain a conviction, the prosecution is going to utilize physical evidence that was gathered during your criminal investigation. On its face, this evidence might seem insurmountable, but after taking a deep dive into your case,...
While we are in control of our own decisions, we are not in control of what others do. Additionally, we cannot choose when and if we encounter a negligent driver on the roadway. As such, when an automobile accident occurs, it is an unexpected event with unexpected...
The answer to the question of whether you have to show the police your ID in Virginia depends on the situation and the local laws. No state-wide stop-and-identify law Some states have laws that require people to identify themselves to the police when they are stopped...