When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may know that a medical report should accompany your claim. However, complete records will lead to a faster decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA), and you need to submit your records...
Police officers employ a variety of tactics to encourage criminal suspects to talk. Sometimes, after hours of sitting in interrogation rooms, individuals even confess to crimes they did not commit. A confession, of course, makes for compelling evidence in a criminal...
Around the United States, laws are changing when it comes to criminal charges on soft recreational drugs like cannabis, also known as marijuana. With numerous updates showing up in the news, it can be hard to keep up with what is going on locally. It can be even more...
An arrest is sometimes a life-changing event. It is also a very frightening one. Knowing what is going to happen allows you to prepare for each stage as it comes. Understanding the stages of a trial will help to reduce your confusion and stress during this trying...
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...
