Advances in technology have allowed us all to carry thousands of our favorite songs everywhere, including in our cars. The temptation to use earbuds while driving comes with this technology, but it’s an extremely dangerous thing to do. In addition to being illegal in Virginia, using earbuds while driving prevents you from full awareness of…

Criminal charges in Virginia can carry harsh penalties, but different crimes are treated differently. You’re much more likely to face significant prison time for violent crimes. That includes crimes related to theft. While “theft” is not a crime under Virginia law, stealing falls under charges like larceny, robbery, and burglary. If you’ve been charged with…

Unfortunately, drunk driving typically increases in the summertime, which means more fatalities on the roadways. When a drunk driver causes a car crash, they will be subject to criminal penalties. But criminal penalties do not compensate the victim. It’s up to the civil courts to provide car accident victims with the compensation they deserve for their…

If you have been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident without providing identifying information and rendering aid, you may face jail time, fines, and license revocation. Being arrested for a crime can be stressful and confusing. The skilled and experienced Virginia hit-and-run attorneys at Leary Law, P.C. can help you during this difficult…

If you’ve been arrested for a firearms-related offense in Virginia, you could potentially face state or federal charges, depending on the nature of the arrest. For many gun owners, the legal landscape can be confusing and complicated when it comes to possessing and carrying weapons. Unfortunately, as with most laws, ignorance of the law is…

Car accidents happen every day on roads and highways throughout Virginia. While many of these collisions are minor “fender-benders” that result in little to no property damage or injuries, others are much more serious in nature. When someone is injured in a collision caused by a distracted, speeding, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent motorist, they have…

The aftermath of a car accident can be a confusing and stressful time. Seeking medical treatment, dealing with lost wages and other unexpected expenses, and worrying about repairs or replacement of your vehicle can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you could be eligible to collect compensation for the harm you’ve suffered and losses you’ve incurred. If you’ve…

A dab pen is a device used to consume concentrates of THC, usually in the form of wax, budder, or shatter. They are similar in design and function to vape pens but vary in the type of substance used within them. Possessing a dab pen in Virginia used to be a felony punishable by up…

Every defendant is a presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of  law. In Virginia, prosecutors have a duty to produce evidence that establishes the defendant’s culpability. It is crucial that illegally obtained or unreliable evidence is not allowed into court and therefore, that to get that evidence excluded.  …

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