When you are waiting for a court date on criminal charges, you need to be mindful of your social media activity. Prosecutors use social media posts and account activity as evidence in criminal cases. Protect yourself and avoid potential courtroom pitfalls with some...
Blacksburg Law Blog
Including plans for handling disputes
When forming a business, one of the most important things to do is plan ahead for potential disputes. No one wants to get into a dispute, and no one wants to deal with them. However, they are an inevitability for many business owners. Thus, having a good plan is...
How sleep deprivation can be a risky lifestyle choice
Sometimes a quick click of the snooze button and five more minutes of rest can make a world of difference. Several days without enough sleep, or sleep deprivation, can create more than just a cranky mood or extra yawns. Not being well rested can also cause a serious...
Should you use your Miranda rights?
When facing a situation where you could invoke your Miranda rights, you might ask yourself: should you? This is a question common to many people facing the possibility of arrest or interrogation for the first time. So, should you use your Miranda rights? Or is it...
Winter weather driving tips
The winter months are approaching quickly. Winter weather in Virginia includes many harsh conditions that create extra hazards on the road. Whether you are a new driver, new to winter weather driving or have been driving in harsh weather conditions for years, there...
Can bruised breast tissue lead to breast cancer?
Every time you drive your car, truck or SUV, you should properly buckle your seat belt. After all, seat belts are some of any vehicle's most effective safety features. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, just by using your seat belt, you...
Teenage passengers increase fatal crash risks for teen drivers
When a teenage driver navigates Virginia’s roadways and has a teenage passenger riding alongside him or her in the car, the chances of a subsequent crash proving fatal increases quite a bit because of the teen passenger being there. For this reason, parents of teen...
Why can brain fog occur after an accident?
Following a traumatic brain injury after an accident, you could face a variety of symptoms, including headaches, cognition difficulties and brain fog. Brain fog or mental fatigue, according to Brainline, decreases your memory, recall and concentration. While many...
Does Virginia have enhanced penalties for DUI?
Though Virginia law does not call its harsher DUI-associated punishments “enhanced penalties,” the state does dole out more severe consequences in certain types of cases. If the state charged you with a DUI offense, it is important to understand what factors may lead...
Where should I begin with finding commercial property?
One of the important aspects of running a business is having a location from which to conduct your operations. You may need physical locations for stores or offices. Regardless, if you need a property for your business, you will have to begin a search for commercial...

