Warrenton, Virginia Legal Blog
It is natural to be worried about teens who have just gotten their driver’s license in Virginia. Their inexperience is one challenge they will face. Others include the lack of judgment that comes with the slow process of maturing into adulthood, vulnerability to...
Road safety is a primary focus throughout Virginia and this is especially important for bicyclists and pedestrians. The risk to riders and walkers has become so concerning that September is dedicated specifically to their safety with a targeted campaign, “Bicyclist...
You may have dabbled in drugs at a party with friends or while relaxing alone at home, thinking there is not much harm in trying something new or unwinding after a long day. Still, the possession, distribution and manufacturing of controlled substances in Virginia are...
Although we know they can happen, no one wants to be involved in a car accident. You do what you can to avoid them, by paying attention to the road and driving safely, but there’s not much you can do about other drivers. And when one of them makes a mistake and...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...