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A routine traffic stop can quickly become stressful if police discover a firearm under a seat, inside a glove box or in a bag. At that moment, a common question that may arise in your mind is whether everyone nearby could face a weapons charge. In Virginia, finding a...
The crime of passion defense is unique. It requires a person to admit that the alleged illegal activity did occur. They were involved, and they do not deny it. This is much different than other types of defenses. When someone offers an alibi, for example, they are...
Hazing can start like a joke or a team tradition. However, things can quickly turn ugly and life-threatening. In Virginia, hazing is not just a campus discipline issue. When it causes bodily injury to a student, it can lead to criminal consequences and a civil claim. ...
Gun ownership is very popular in parts of Virginia, and there are numerous laws around firearms. It’s critical for gun owners to keep up with these laws – and there’s about to be one more. This spring, Virginia lawmakers passed and Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a law...
A criminal record can leave parents wondering how one mistake could affect a child's future. Concerns about employment, housing and graduate school may grow after a drug offense, driving under the influence DUI or another criminal charge. If your college student has a...
Facing a drunk driving charge requires you to consider various defense options. They can vary based on the circumstances of the case at issue. If your case goes to trial, part of the defense will likely be based on the claims the prosecutor is making, for example. In...
There are multiple distinct classifications of homicide under state law. Murder is the most serious type of homicide offense. When the state has proof that a person intentionally caused the death of another, prosecutors may bring murder charges against the person...
Drunk driving charges often begin with a field sobriety test performed on the side of the road. Many people assume these tests provide clear and objective proof of impairment, but the reality is often far more complicated. Field sobriety tests are designed to measure...
In Virginia, prosecutors do not always need proof of an actual sale to pursue possession with intent to distribute, often called PWID. They may rely on packaging, quantity, cash, messages, statements or other details. But those details do not always tell the whole...
In Virginia, you don't have to land a punch to face an assault charge. That might come as a surprise, but it reflects precisely how state law operates. If you recently found yourself in a confrontation without making physical contact, you may still have pressing...
