Being accused of sex crimes in Virginia can be a life-altering experience. Not only are many accusations made public, but those accused must defend the legal case and their reputations at the same time. If convicted, defendants can be sure that their neighbors will find out about it. At Del Rio L...

Simple assault and battery are class 1 misdemeanors, which can net a person up to one year in jail, a fine (up to $2,500), and other penalties, such as restitution. However, when a defendant targets someone of a protected class, then they can see their penalties jump. At Del Rio Law, PLLC, our Virgi...

It is against the law to take property from someone with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. That’s larceny in Virginia, and it can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. However, Virginia law also criminalizes receiving stolen property, which might surprise people. If...

Criminal defendants have a constitutional right to counsel to help bring their defense. For most defendants, this means a public defender can be assigned to your case to represent you. Alt...

A theft conviction carries serious penalties in Virginia, and those accused should reach out to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At Del Rio Law, PLLC we have extensive experience defending people accused of theft. Each case is different, and our firm does not use “off the rack” tacti...

Virginia tightly regulates weapons, including firearms. The current state of our law is like a maze that gun owners must try to navigate, with so many laws on the books that it is very easy for even a diligent gun owner to make a mistake and get a gun charge thrown at them. At Del Rio Law, our Vi...

Like in all other states, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious crime in Virginia. Motorists facing DUI charges are concerned about how long the conviction would stay on their criminal record in Virginia. ...

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...

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...

In Virginia, a defendant may end up on probation if they receive a suspended sentence or after they have been released from incarceration. The ...