Virginia residents who are forced to engage in sexual activity against their will are likely victims of sexual assault. Examples of sexual assault include inserting something into a person's anus or vagina or kissing a person without his or her permission. Those who...
Month: July 2020
Virginia raises reckless driving threshold to 85 mph
A new law went into effect in Virginia on July 1 that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 mph to 85 mph on some of the state’s busiest highways. Senate Bill 63 was passed by the Senate in January, the House in March and signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam...
The dangers posed by drowsy driving
Virginia drivers need to be vigilant about drowsiness on the road because it can impair their attention, judgment and reaction times. Drowsiness is so serious that it triples the risk for a car crash. In its effects, it's often compared to drunk driving. Going without...
What to know about plea deals
It isn't uncommon for defendants in Virginia and other states to receive a plea deal at some point during the legal process. To entice a person to accept a deal, a prosecutor may drop the most serious charges a person faces or offer a reduced sentence on those...
