Any criminal charge is an intimidating prospect, but a person who is facing a charge in federal court may be on unfamiliar territory that can make the process downright scary. For one, the federal courthouses in the Eastern District of Virginia, where Warrenton is...
Like other states, Virginia has strict laws against driving under the influence or DUI. While people commonly think of DUIs as related to alcohol, the same penalties apply if a person in the Warrenton area gets caught driving under the influence of any drug or under...
Regardless of the criminal charges that you’re facing, you have the right to have your case decided by a jury of your peers. Although that may seem like a beneficial choice to make, you have to be careful during the jury selection process if you hope to protect your...
Driving in Virginia may feel like a right to some people, but it is a privilege. As it is a privilege drivers must follow the rules of the road to continue to enjoy the ability to drive. There are many different laws, most of which are designed to keep all drivers on...
Dogs are some of the most loving animals on earth, but even the most loving animals can be aggressive when they feel threatened. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over four million people are bitten by dogs each year. Although a dog bite...
A man from Front Royal suffered serious injuries and had to be flown to a hospital after an evening accident with a fire truck. The man is expected to survive, but his condition is not known. According to authorities, the fire truck was returning from a call at the...
Truck drivers in Virginia and across the United States work hard. They often have long hours and tight schedules that they have to maintain. Despite regulations put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck accidents still occur. Truck driver...
If you’re facing criminal charges, then you’re probably stressed, and for good reason. The effects of allegations of wrongdoing can be far-reaching, and the damage that can be caused to your life by a criminal conviction can be devastating. Here are just some of the...
Most Virginia residents are familiar with the idea that a gun owner may face criminal charges after they intentionally use a firearm to hurt another person. However, there are also many cases in which a person is accidentally shot and injured. Can the gun owner face...
This blog often talks about specific crimes and criminal defense. However, this often brings up the question of how our crime rate compares to the rest of the nation. What is Virginia’s crime rate? In 2019, there were nearly 160,000 crimes reported in our state. This...
