Traffic violations are often thought of as things that can be just paid and left alone after that. Some individuals might not realize that doing this can have very serious impacts on their life. This is especially true if you count on a clean driving record to be able...
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Community mourns girl killed in Virginia pickup truck crash
A teenage girl who was a passenger in a truck was killed when the truck crashed into a home in the Kempsville area on June 24.According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, the truck crashed into the house on South Parliament Drive. The truck overturned, and two...
How to handle car accident whiplash
Did you know that injuries frequently cost more than your doctor bill? On top of having to pay a substantial medical bill, you might have to miss work or do some level of rehabilitation as well.Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that occurs during a car...
Criminal defense strategies have to be personalized
Criminal defense matters must be carefully considered by the person who is facing the charges. When you are in this position, it is easy to become focused on the immediate consequences of each option. Take the time to consider the long-term impacts as well. Some...
The impact of student loan debt on marriages
Whether you're in your 20s or your 50s, if you graduated from a private college and your parents didn't give you a significant amount of help with tuition and room and board, you likely have student loan debt. The average American with student loan debt owes more than...
When would a ‘split custody’ arrangement be worth considering?
When parents divorce, there are a multitude of custody arrangements to choose from. Which one you choose will depend on your own unique family dynamics and -- most importantly -- what's best for your children.One type of custody arrangement is what's called "split...
Understanding dog body language can help you prevent being bitten
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the United States. However, any dog can bite, and many beloved canine pets do bite. Dog bites can cause damage to the skin, muscles, tendons, nerves or bones. Dog bites can also cause infections and spread diseases. Being...
People believe distracted driving is the number 1 risk
For years, if you asked Americans about the number 1 safety threat on the highway, most would have told you that it was drunk driving. That outlook is part of the reason that drunk driving accidents have become less common each decade. People know the risks that it...
Virginia prosecutor moves to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana cases
As recreational marijuana increasingly becomes legal in states across the country, local prosecutors in states where it's still illegal are making the decision not to prosecute cases involving a minimal amount of the drug. Here in Virginia, Norfolk Commonwealth's...
VA governor & lawmakers seek to strengthen distracted driving ban
We recently wrote that cellphone use isn’t the only cause of distraction behind the wheel. Be that as it may, cellphones are still the most common – and perhaps the most dangerous – source of driver distraction in the U.S. Today. According to the...
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