Winter weather is here again. And whether you can't wait to get outside and build a snowman or you prefer to stay warm inside, the fact is that in the coming months, we will have to take extra precautions to protect ourselves and others. Below are four common winter...
Year: 2020
Per se and implied consent laws in Virginia
Getting pulled over for driving while under the influence (DUI) is a painful experience, and many will try to fight it by refusing to take a breath or blood test or contesting the results of those tests. Virginia DUI laws carry stiff penalties, even for first...
Five-vehicle crash in Fairfax County leaves one dead, five injured
Yet another life has been lost on Northern Virginia’s notorious roadways. A five-vehicle crash on Route 1 and Pohick road in Fairfax county left southbound lanes closed for hours as detectives investigated the area. Five people were left with minor injuries and taken...
New law allows judge or jury sentencing in criminal cases
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently signed into law a bill giving criminal defendants convicted at jury trials the choice between being sentenced by a judge or the jury that convicted them. Arguments for and against jury sentencing Proponents of the new reform...
Deadly shooting at Martinsville party
Alcohol and large groups of people seldom have positive outcomes. Alcohol tends to take our social filter away, and as alcohol levels rise, often so do tempers. This, in turn, can lead to fights and sometimes, shootings. This is, unfortunately, the alleged case at a...
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...
