The Virginia Senate passed an amendment to the current state statute that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 to 85 mph. The bill, passed by a 25-14 vote, would amend the Virginia Code to read that reckless drivers are defined by driving at least 20 mph over...
Month: August 2020
Can child support undergo modifications after a job loss
Responsible parents often work their budgets so that they can make timely child support payments. Unfortunately, economic factors may cause budgetary problems that affect many areas of a parent's life. Job losses in Virginia and subsequent unemployment could impact a...
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter, DUI in Virginia
A 37-year-old Virginia man pleaded guilty to aggravated involuntary manslaughter in connection with a March 2020 car accident. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of DUI for the same incident. According to media reports, the man and a 38-year-old male passenger were...
Lack of legal system diversity can hurt criminal defense cases
Many people of color accused of crimes in Virginia and throughout the United States have felt that the justice system has been stacked against them. Two recent studies of the nation's justice system have found that the racial demographics show a mammoth disparity...