Can I Be Charged WIth Possession If Police Find Drugs in the Car?
In Virginia, it is unlawful to knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance without the proper authorization (Code of Virginia § 18.2-250). It is impo...
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, State & Federal Law Enforcement Officials Have Created an Anti-Fraud Task Force in Virginia
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has devastated communities throughout the country and around the world. As of April 14th, the Virginia Department of Health reports that nearly 6,200 COVID-19 cases have bee...
What Happens If I Violate Probation in Virginia?
In Virginia, a defendant may end up on probation if they receive a suspended sentence or after they have been released from incarceration. The ...
Virginia Governor Signs Bill Doubling the Commonwealth’s Grand Larceny Threshold from $500 to $1,000
According to reporting from WHSV-TV, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed House Bill 995 into law. The bill—an important part...
Your Guide to Virginia’s DUI Refusal Laws
Every driver on the road in Virginia has, by the mere fact of operating a vehicle, already given their consent to provide a breath sample or a blood sample upon being arrested for a DUI. If you are arrested for a DUI and you refuse to do so, your license will be subject to an immediate suspension.
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What Is SB 16?
The rise in gun-related deaths has led policymakers, organizers, concerned citizens, and legislators to consider their position on gun ownership and, in some cases, come together to take legislative action. Indeed, that’s exactly what’s happening in Virginia, where SB 16 has been prefiled in pre...
What Are 2A Sanctuary Cities?
If you hear the term “sanctuary city” and immediately think of cities where undocumented immigrants can seek a form of refuge, you’d be right; however, the words ‘sanctuary city’ aren’t just being used to talk about immigrants these days. To be sure, a “2A sanctuary city” refers to a...
5 Defenses to DUI/DWI Charges in Richmond, Virginia
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), sometimes known as driving under the influence (or DUI), is a crime that is taken extremely seriously in Virginia. Under Virginia law (
What to Do If You Are Stopped for a DUI/DWI
A DUI or DWI is a serious offense under Virginia law (Code of Virginia § 18.2-266) that com...
Why Are Some Felony Crimes Charged As Federal Offenses?
When a person is charged with a felony criminal offense, it is often clear whether it is a state or a federal offense. For example, on the one hand, if a person violates a state law of Virginia and does so completely within the bou...
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