This article describes the circumstances and shows examples where a mistake of law can be as valid a defense as a mistake of fact in the courts.
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Should I Pay My Virginia Traffic Ticket?
Weigh your legal options between paying a traffic ticket and defeating the charge before you make the decision to take the battle to Virginia courts.
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Understanding “Statute of Limitations” For Slip and Fall Lawsuits
Every state places their own deadline on the right to file a lawsuit after a slip and fall accident. For example, it could be a few years or even 10 years. Anyone injured in a slip and fall accident on a commercial property may be able to pursue a monetary settlement through civil litigation. However, […]
The ‘Duty of Care’, Negligence, and Fault for an Accident
If an individual violates the standard of care and injuries another party, they can be held liable. The injured party may be entitled to legal compensation.
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Criminal Defense Strategies
If charged with a crime, there are many available defenses that may be utilized. These depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the alleged crime.
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What is “Recklessness” In Virginia?
A person can be convicted of a crime involving recklessness without a showing of specific intent in the Commonwealth of Virginia under state law.
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