The wide use of dramatic scenes involving eyewitnesses in crime dramas on the big screen, on television and on streaming programs justifiably leads a good number of people to believe that this type of testimony is vital, perhaps even incontrovertible. The reality is...
Blacksburg Law Blog
Is your business ready to face a lawsuit?
Virginia entrepreneurs tend to be focused on enhancing their income and growing their businesses. While these are great areas to focus your attention on, you also need to think about your liability risk. Lawsuits happen every single day to not only big corporations...
Overview of venture capital investment in a startup
When it comes to business formation and planning, a primary consideration is capitalization of a startup enterprise. There are a number of commonly utilized mechanisms for funding a startup venture, including an entrepreneur’s own funds or financing from some type of...
Psoriatic arthritis and misdiagnosis
People in Virginia who are suffering from psoriatic arthritis may be misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis of this type of arthritis is common for a few reasons. One is because it may resemble a number of other conditions. This is particularly true if arthritis presents before...
How dangerous is fatigued driving?
To some, comparisons between fatigued driving and driving under the influence are unfair. Drinking heavily or using drugs before driving reflects both reckless and illegal actions. However, a tired driver could suffer from many similar performance problems as someone...
How prevalent is misdiagnosis?
An average of 12 million adults are misdiagnosed each year in the U.S., which is 5% of adults. Blood infections and lung cancer are the most common types of conditions that are misdiagnosed by medical professionals in Virginia. These conditions are often followed by...
Your rights when dealing with police questioning at school
Police tend to be present on Virginia college campuses to help enforce the public safety of students and staff members. If you're stopped by a police officer for questioning, you'll want to know about your rights. You can remain silent The rights you have while being...
Virginia set to abolish death penalty
Stake lawmakers have voted on a bill that will make Virginia the first state in the South to abolish the death penalty. Once the Virginia governor signs the bill, the law will go into effect. The state will be the 23rd state to remove the death penalty. Virginia was...
Why must a suspect invoke the right to remain silent?
Individuals placed under arrest in Virginia may find themselves upset, scared and nervous. Such anxiety may lead them to make mistakes, such as not paying attention to their Miranda rights. One such right centers on the right to remain silent. To continue talking...
What happens to passengers at the scene of a DUI arrest?
When a person is suspected of driving drunk in Virginia, police will pull them over and conduct a DUI investigation. Typically, the driver is then arrested at the scene of the incident and transported to the police station. But what happens if there was another person...

