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In Virginia, a court-approved estate representative usually brings this type of fatal accident case, not surviving relatives in their own names. State law also controls who may receive any money recovered, so the person who starts the case and the people who benefit...
In Virginia, "aggravated assault" is not a separate statutory offense. A person charged with a violent crime may face prosecution under several distinct statutes, each with different elements, felony classifications and penalties. How Virginia defines these charges...
Yes. Virginia drivers can challenge a following-too-closely ticket. Virginia Code § 46.2-816 does not set a fixed following distance, so the facts of each case matter. The officer’s view, road conditions and other evidence may affect the outcome. Understanding the law...
Embezzlement and other theft crimes may seem similar from the outside, but Virginia law treats them differently – and the distinction can significantly affect how a case is charged and prosecuted. The difference often centers on the relationship between the accused...
An injury may keep you from working even when your pay changes from week to week. If you freelance, run a business or earn commissions, your income might rise and fall during the year. That variation could make it harder to show how much income you lost. In Virginia,...
Sitting in a small room at a police station creates heavy stress, leaving many people unsure of what to say. Officers use specific tactics to collect evidence, and even simple answers can quickly get used against you in court. Knowing how to handle these situations...
Virginia drivers who get a citation for failing to yield often assume the ticket settles who was at fault. A citation does not, by itself, determine legal fault for a traffic accident. The right-of-way dispute behind these cases usually comes down to seconds,...
A move to a new city or state can change a family's daily life. It may also affect child custody arrangements. A new home may affect school schedules, parenting time and the child’s daily routine. Parents should understand how relocation may affect an existing custody...
Ambulances are given utmost priority on the road to save lives. Sometimes, their haste can lead to accidents endangering both the patient and other drivers on the road. If an ambulance crashed into your car, can you hold them legally responsible? What does Virginia...
A broken tail light might seem minor until you see police lights behind you or receive a ticket or court summons. Even if you did not notice the issue, Virginia law still expects the required vehicle equipment to work properly. If you recently received a citation,...
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