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Proposed Virginia Law Would Give Sex Crime Victims More Time to Sue

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:03:25 -0700

Virginia Legislature to give sex crime victims up to 20 years to sue.

What is a Reckless Driving Summons?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:57:34 -0700

When a person is stopped for reckless driving in Fairfax, Virginia, an officer has the discretion to issue a summons in lieu of arresting the person. In reckless driving cases, drivers are generally released on a summons.

What is the legal standard for a DWI or DUI stop and arrest in Fairfax County Virginia?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:48:03 -0700

Fairfax Virginia DWI/DUI/Drunk Driving Lawyers are often asked what the legal standard is for a DWI/DUI stop and arrest. An officer must have a "reasonable suspicion" of criminal activity to make a traffic stop. A mere hunch of illegal activity is not enough for an officer to stop a vehicle. A stop is not the same as an arrest. In order for a police officer to place a person under arrest, the officer must have "probable cause" to believe that the person committed a crime.

Victims of Crimes in Virginia Can Sue for Compensation

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:59:50 -0700

Victims of crimes such as assault, rape, hit & run, DWI/DUI, and all other crimes who suffer some physical or significant emotional or psychological injury as a result of the perpetrator have the right to seek compensation through a private civil attorney.

Distracted Driving Continues, Fairfax Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer and Car Accident Attorney Notes Cell Phone Laws Are Not Working

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:06:14 -0700

Distracted driving remains a huge problem in America, despite various cell phone laws banning texting and talking while driving. Recently, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood convened a summit on the issue. While criminal or traffic laws are slow to catch up with such behavior, drivers that injure others through such careless behavior will be held accountable financially under civil negligence laws. Fairfax and Northern Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys and Fairfax Virginia Car Accident and Crash Lawyers have been using such conduct for the basis for lawsuits for some time.