The right not to incriminate yourself is a fundamental principle in the Bill of Rights. While it is possible to incriminate yourself in a variety of ways, making statements to police officers or detectives may be disastrous. Remaining silent keeps you from saying...
The presumption criminal suspects are innocent until a judge or jury finds them guilty is a bedrock principle of the American legal system. Unfortunately, when investigating possible criminal conduct and interrogating suspects, police officers often already have their...
Every year the Social Security Administration provides cash benefits to millions of people in the disability program. In December 2019, payments totaled around $11.7 billion. You must apply with the SSA to receive Social Security Disability Insurance. The process may...
Virginia categorizes all types of theft as larceny. Within this term, however, the law defines various levels of larceny, each with potential legal consequences based on the severity of the crime. Review the types of Virginia larceny offenses and the possible...
Many truck drivers have a difficult life. While it may seem appealing to be able to travel the country and see the sights, it can also be a lonely and stressful job to have. Other motorists often put you at risk by not always taking precautions when driving around you...
While some states treat assault and battery as a single crime, Virginia distinguishes between assault and battery vs. simple assault. Battery requires unwanted, harmful physical contact while assault requires only a threat or attempt. Before facing this type of court...
Balancing your studies and a social life as a college student is certainly a challenge. In this tough but exciting new environment, you might turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of fun or stress relief. However, possession of controlled substances can greatly affect...
Being accused of any crime is disconcerting and frightening. Any conviction will have some effect on your life, but certain crimes could close certain doors to you forever. For instance, if you stand accused of larceny, not only could you face criminal penalties, but...
Living with a disability can be something that many Virginia residents have done their entire lives, or a disability may have come about later in life due to injury, illness or conditions associated with older age. If you have recently found yourself living with a...
For whatever reason, a police officer pulled you over. Once he or she approached your vehicle and began talking to you, the officer may ask you to get out of your vehicle.Something made the officer suspect you of driving impaired. Now, he or she asked you to...
