Receiving a ticket for a traffic violation may just seem like an inconvenience, but there are consequences beyond dollars out of your pocket. A traffic violation constitutes a wide variety of offenses, including improper turns, driving over a fire hose, failing to...
Year: 2021
Who is responsible for in-flight turbulence?
Commercial airplane crashes are rare but that does not prevent all injuries you may sustain on flights. There are a lot of moving parts to get a plane safely off the ground, flying and landing for all passengers. An airplane during flight has many natural forces to...
Family risk factors for juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency can develop via numerous pathways. While biological, social and environmental issues contribute to bad behavior patterns, the primary trigger typically stems from issues surrounding the family. A few of the most common risk factors include family...
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
You are probably familiar with the crime of murder. However, not everyone who causes someone to die receives a murder charge. Sometimes a prosecutor will levy manslaughter charges. There is an important distinction between these two kinds of charges since they carry...
When should you reject an insurance company’s offer?
After slipping and falling on another's property, you filed a claim with the at-fault party's insurance. You got an offer for compensation, but should you accept it? Nasdaq explores when to consider rejecting an insurance company's settlement. Learn when you could...
Virginia drivers some of the nation’s most distracted
Driver distraction is a frequent factor in Virginia car crashes. Often, wrecks involving driver distraction lead to serious injuries or fatalities. This is concerning given that Virginia’s motorists are among the most distracted in the United States. According to...
What is parallel parenting?
As co-parents who still get into conflicts frequently, you may wonder: is shared custody really the best option for your child? Experts suggest it, but what happens if you simply cannot get along with your co-parent? In these cases, you may want to look into parallel...
How should you handle a gray divorce?
As explained by Insider, a gray divorce refers to couples 50 and older ending their marriages. These divorces are more difficult because people usually have more complicated financial situations at this point in their lives. For instance, intermingled finances make it...
Does Virginia law enforcement have ticket quotas?
If you received a traffic ticket last year, you are not alone. Even with police pulling over fewer drivers in 2020 due to COVID, Virginia law enforcement still issued more than 100,000 tickets for traffic violations around the state. With that number in mind, have you...
What are the penalties for DUI in Virginia?
The state of Virginia takes a hard-line approach to drive under the influence (DUI). As explained by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, DUI penalties vary according to the number of offenses, as well as some other factors. Even good, responsible people can...
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