Imagine the impact it would have on your child if he or she witnessed the reality of a drunk driving crash. It could help enforce the idea of the dangers of drinking and driving while really driving the point home with visual context. In Buena Vista, a crash drama is...
Month: April 2018
Theft: Not every case is black and white
Stealing, or theft, is a common crime. For some, it's an act that starts when they're young. Shoplifting simple items may seem like it's of little consequence, but the reality is that it's still possible to face charges.The good thing about theft charges is that there...
Report shows low-risk offenders heading into prison system
News out of Virginia reports that thousands of people who are "low risk" offenders aren't being diverted from prison sentences. That could be costing taxpayers thousands. According to the news, there are thousands of people who have been convicted of property and drug...
Deliberate indifference and law enforcement
There are many stories in the news detailing misconduct by police where officers of the law overstep the bounds of their authority. Some stand accused of using excessive force to apprehend and subdue suspects. In many cases, these suspects are people of color --...
Know your charges: DUI and DUI per se
There are two kinds of DUIs you could get in Virginia. One is a DUI per se. The other is a DUI. DUI per se means that you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .08 percent. A DUI means you are determined to be intoxicated by drugs or a BAC under .08 percent...