Criminal defense

Virginia residents who are forced to engage in sexual activity against their will are likely victims of sexual assault. Examples of sexual assault include inserting something into a person's anus or vagina or kissing a person without his or her permission. Those who...

A new law went into effect in Virginia on July 1 that raises the reckless driving threshold from 80 mph to 85 mph on some of the state’s busiest highways. Senate Bill 63 was passed by the Senate in January, the House in March and signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam...

It isn't uncommon for defendants in Virginia and other states to receive a plea deal at some point during the legal process. To entice a person to accept a deal, a prosecutor may drop the most serious charges a person faces or offer a reduced sentence on those...

Reckless driving charges may seem minor to you. Yet in Virginia, the penalties can be stiff depending on the offense you're accused of. If you're facing these charges, it's important to know the state's reckless driving laws. Learning them can help you understand your...

Vox reports that Virginia has decriminalized simple possession of marijuana. The commonwealth joins fifteen other states in decriminalizing cannabis possession. However, lawmakers opted against fully legalizing the drug. Decriminalization falls short of legalization...

In the United States, most people know the Miranda warning. Cornell Law School describes the Miranda Warning as a protection to the defendant. Law enforcement cannot interrogate a person in custody if they do not inform the person of his or her Fifth Amendment right....

You already know the serious dangers of drinking and driving. Not only can you risk a severe accident, you can face stiff penalties. DUIs can mean jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and a criminal record. But can courts convict you for more than just...

Under Virginia's legal code, a conviction for grand theft auto may result in a jail sentence of up to 20 years. A 19-year-old resident, however, received a significantly reduced sentence while facing charges of stealing another individual's car, eluding law...

Virginia authorities and federal authorities have different resources and processes when it comes to investigating, charging and convicting someone of a criminal offense. According to the ABA Journal, state agencies are much less likely to have the resources to...

For an older adult charged with driving under the influence, many problems often arise. At the , we realize how these charges shatter the lives of older adults in Virginia and also create problems for their entire families. Many people are...