According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the state convicted 18,648 drunk drivers in 2019. Most of these convictions began with a traffic stop. If you get pulled over by a law enforcement officer who questions your sobriety, you may not know what to do...
Some medications can be dangerous if used incorrectly. For this reason, the law requires a prescription from a doctor to obtain a certain medication. If you possess a prescription drug without being an authorized user, you could face criminal charges. Prescription...
Divorce is one of the most challenging times you and your spouse will go through. It is normal to feel stress, but sometimes, the stress can affect your ability to live a happy, functional life. According to The Science Times, divorce can result in anxiety and other...
Divorce can come with a mix of emotions for you and your children. Whether the divorce was a welcome transition to a new chapter or the news blindsided you, divorce will still come with significant adjustments for every family member. Your children will likely go...
As a Virginia motorist, you may have familiarity with a variety of traffic laws, but one lesser-known state highway rule, impeding traffic, may result in a violation. While you may think of impeding traffic as slowing the flow of vehicles on a highway, the...
Even when divorce is in you and your spouse's best interests, it is still a difficult process to navigate. That is why so many people have a hard time coping with divorce. While it is definitely a challenging experience, you might find that your life vastly improves...
Implied consent laws exist across the country. They apply in situations where a reasonable person could assume someone gave their consent to something, even if they do not have the consent in writing or in speech. There are implied consent laws for the road, too. This...
A driving under the influence conviction can have serious consequences. If you are in a custody fight with your ex-spouse, you may have concerns that your DUI could negatively impact your custody case. What effect does a DUI have on custody decisions? Potential...
When an officer pulls a driver over and requests them to take a DUI test, they will often start off with a field sobriety test. This is the least invasive form of checking for someone's potential BAC levels, and depending on results, officers can decide if they want...
In the commonwealth, it usually is not difficult for drivers to know when they are speeding. After all, most highways, roads and streets in Virginia have posted speed limits. On roads that lack speed signs, such as those in residential areas, motorists know they must...