reckless endangerment
Combating Virginia DUI charges with child passengers
A Virginia DUI conviction means the loss of one's driving privileges, the need to complete the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, and possible jail time. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that such a prosecution is made more challenging when the defendant had a...
Caregivers and minors – Fairfax criminal lawyer on reckless disregard
Caregivers should think twice before agreeing to be entrusted with minors. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know this by simply considering the following Virginia statute: "Any parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of a child under the age of 18 whose...
Virginia reckless endangerment of a minor requires knowledge that injury will result from the omission
A Virginia reckless endangerment conviction for leaving a child unattended in a car is not available without proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the adult defendant responsible for the minor knew that injury would result from the defendant's omission.