Residents of Virginia may want to learn more about the use of facial recognition in criminal proceedings and why it does not always work. There's a cautionary tale of a man in Detroit who had an arrest based on facial recognition. government studies have shown that a...
Virginia criminal code statutes define the differences between numerous illegal activities, but the public might not know the difference between several crimes that share similarities. For example, people often confuse robbery with theft and burglary. Even individuals...
The state of Virginia has implemented laws to ensure the safety of all people inside a car. However, even if you adhere to these laws, research has found that people in the back seat have a greater chance of injury than front seat passengers. Read on to find out why...
As the summer arrives in Virginia, many people are preparing for road trips. Whether you're traveling with your friends, family, or by yourself, there are hazards you'll want to be aware of. Keep yourself safe this summer by avoiding these potential driving hazards....
Car accidents happen on Virginia roads, and they sometimes result in severe injuries. Not everyone walks away from an accident at all, as many fatalities occur at accident scenes. Those who survive near-catastrophic accidents could find themselves dealing with massive...
Serious medical errors in North Chesterfield, Virginia, are often called "never events," or medical malpractice events that are preventable and should never happen. Since many never events go unreported, it is hard to determine the exact number, but they can still...
Medical malpractice occurs when doctors in Virginia and around the country fail to follow a basic treatment protocol with harm being caused to a patient. Cancer is the most misdiagnosed conditions, with a rate of 1 in 71 misdiagnosed cases according to statistics....
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on multiple occasions that police officers' duty to uncover criminal behavior can include lying to those being questioned. This is a primary reason that anyone speaking to Virginia police about potential criminal activity should say as...
If you are getting a divorce, you might need to divide one or more retirement accounts. This can be a complex process. Since Virginia is an equitable distribution state, these accounts might not be divided 50/50. The value of the plan First, you need to consider how...
It's tempting to think that living with your partner prior to getting married may increase your chances of avoiding divorce. However, statistically speaking, Virginia couples who cohabitate may actually be more likely to divorce a year after their weddings take place....