Most Recent Post from February, 2014 Feb 28, 2014 6 Surprising DUI Facts We all know the dangers of drinking and driving, but there are many things about DUIs that our clients are surprised to learn: 1) Under the Influence: What does being "under the influence" in Virginia ... Continue Reading Feb 26, 2014 Seven Types of Social Security Disability Benefits in Virginia 1) Disability Insurance Benefits: These are benefits payable to individuals who are disabled to work and are insured, generally meaning, those who have worked and paid FICA taxes for 5 out of the last ... Continue Reading Feb 25, 2014 Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney | Silly Virginia Laws There are countless outdated laws still on the books today. Below are some of the strangest laws in Virginia that have never been repealed: Bribery is prohibited by all persons except political ... Continue Reading Feb 20, 2014 Tort Reform Legislation Tort Reform legislation is an attempt by Congress to modify and supplant an individual's rights and recoveries under tort law. Legislators want to control aggregate costs of tort liability for certain ... Continue Reading Feb 18, 2014 What New Mothers Should Know About Drowsy Driving According to a new study from the Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety, many new mothers report that drowsiness affected their driving safety. It was found ... Continue Reading Feb 14, 2014 Why the Worst Offenders Deserve a Defense People often suggest that attorneys who represent the guilty are in some ways immoral. It is suggested that if you are guilty you do not deserve a legal defense. Part of this mentality stems from ... Continue Reading 1 / 2