According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is one of the most common risky driving behaviors. It is defined as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking.” Unfortunately, distracted driving is becoming an even bigger problem on our roadways. Here, our…

As a parent, there are few things more stressful than handing the keys over to teenage drivers. Even if you are confident that your child is ready, it is still unnerving. You have good reason to feel some apprehension. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that teenage drivers are three times…

In 2007, Virginia enacted a ban on texting while driving. Public safety officials have long argued that Virginia’s ban on texting and driving ban is insufficient. According to data provided by DRIVE SMART Virginia, distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of serious car accidents in the Commonwealth.   Recently, the Commonwealth has put…

Few things are more stressful, frustrating, or overwhelming than facing criminal allegations. Your rights, your reputation, your future, and your freedom could all be at stake. At Leary Law, P.C., we are committed to representing clients with compassion, respect, and the highest level of professional service. Here, our legal team highlights the top five reasons…

Car accidents are the leading cause of major accidental injuries in the Commonwealth. As reported by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), more than 65,000 people were hurt in car accidents in Virginia in 2019 alone. If you were hurt in a crash in Fairfax, you may be trying to answer the question: Can…

Virginia has long criminalized child pornography and sexual contact with a minor. However, the rise of the internet has facilitated the commission of these crimes and online sex crimes. With the click of a mouse, a person could easily access a giant cache of child pornography or set up a rendezvous in a hotel room…

Americans increasingly are spending more time on the computer to engage in everything from shopping to socializing. With so much happening online, it is no surprise that cyber crimes are also on the uptick. According to the FBI, reports of cyber crime have increased 400% in 2020. If you live in Virginia, you could face…

Virginia has a number of different criminal laws pertaining to assault and battery, including simple assault and battery (Code of Va. § 18.2-57) and assault and battery against a family or household member (Code of Va. § 18.2-57.2). The penalty for assault and battery can range from fines and jail time associated with a Class…

Auto accidents in Northern Virginia can occur more often during winter months when temperatures drop, roads freeze, and storms bring snow and sleet to the area. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), more than 70 percent of all roads in the U.S. are located in regions where it snows commonly during the winter and…

Many holiday weekends in the U.S. result in a rise in motor vehicle collision rates, from serious and fatal crashes around summer holidays like the Fourth of July to those during the winter holiday season. Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest holidays of the year when it comes to car accidents, due in part to…