What Should I Do if I am in a Car Accident? What are the Punishments for Hit & Run in Virginia?

What Should I Do if I am in a Car Accident? What are the Punishments for Hit & Run in Virginia?

If you are in a car accident and someone is injured or there is property damage, Virginia law requires that you immediately stop as close to the scene of the accident without impeding traffic and call the police. You must give the police your name, address, driver’s license number, and vehicle registration number. You must…

New Firearm Crimes in Virginia Go into Effect July 1, 2020

New Firearm Crimes in Virginia Go into Effect July 1, 2020

On April 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that he signed five (5) new gun control laws, which will go into effect on July 1, 2020. New Virginia gun laws include: A requirement of background checks on all firearm sales, which includes specific criminal punishments for gun buyers and sellers The establishment of an…

Can I be Pulled Over by Virginia Police for Hanging Items from my Rear View Mirror?

Can I be Pulled Over by Virginia Police for Hanging Items from my Rear View Mirror?

Under the Code of Virginia, it is illegal to hang anything from a rear view mirror in a vehicle while driving. In particular, “It shall be unlawful for any person (i) to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in the Commonwealth with an object or objects, other than a rear view mirror, sun visor,…