How a Criminal Conviction Impacts Visitation Rights
It can be devastating for both parents and children when a parent is convicted of a crime they committed. Their ability to be present in their children’s lives may be impacted as a result. To determine whether or not the parent should be able to have contact with...
New Car Safety Features Under the Microscope
With all the advances in technology, we’ve recently entered a new era in car safety. Instead of focusing on reducing injury and death in a crash, today’s safety features aim to prevent an accident in the first place. Hopefully, the new tech covered below will help...
Perjury
Perjury is defined as (1) having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or person, in any case in which a law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered, that he will testify, declare, depose, or certify truly, or that any written...
Should I Use a Public Defender if I am Convicted of a Crime?
If you have been convicted of a crime, there are many decisions that lie ahead of you. Perhaps one of the most important decisions you must make is the attorney that you choose to defend you. A good attorney can make all the difference when it comes to whether or not...
Avoid these Mistakes in Your Personal Injury Case
Let’s say you’ve been injured in a car accident and you’re pretty certain it’s a slam-dunk case against the other driver. Nothing is a sure thing, and that is particularly true with personal injury cases. The strongest case can fall apart like a house of cards and you...
Conflicts Between Federal and State Laws on Marijuana.
It is Time for Congress to Act! By Hon. David Albo. Member Virginia House of Delegates 1994-2017 (Retired). Chairman of House Courts of Justice Committee 2008-2017. Mr. Albo is presently a practicing criminal/traffic law attorney and government affairs...
Legal Drug Use and DUI Charges | Law Office of Richard J. Banta
While drunk driving is on the rise, drugged driving is also a serious problem for drivers and pedestrians. Most people think of illegal drugs when they think of drugged driving. However, it's equally illegal to drive under the influence of prescription drugs as...
What to Expect During Your Accident Claim or Lawsuit
An accident brings stress, uncertainty and a great deal of worry into your life. There’s a bunch of moving parts that start going full speed after you’re in an accident. Medical bills, liability, driving records, insurance, and plenty more are just some of the...
What You Need to Know About Liability in Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are a totally different level of accident both in terms of scope and liability. This is because most truck accidents involve a large truck, such as an 18-wheeler, dump truck, or garbage truck, that collides with a passenger vehicle or personal truck.....
What is a Reasonable Doubt?
Most Americans know that in criminal cases a defendant cannot be convicted of a crime unless the jury finds that the government (state or federal) has proven its case “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But just what is a “reasonable doubt” and where did this standard come...
