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Have You Been Charged with Receiving Stolen Property?

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...

4 Reasons Not to Rely on the Public Defender in Virginia

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...

Defending Against Virginia Theft Charges

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...

Avoid Possessing a Firearm in these Locations

Mon Aug 17
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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...

How Long Will a DUI Stay on Your Criminal Record in Virginia?

Mon Jul 27
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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. ...

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

Thu May 14
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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

Thu Feb 20
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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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