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Mandatory minimum sentences have long been controversial, particularly in reference to drug crimes. A legacy of the “get tough on crime” directives of the 1980s-90s, mandatory minimums take the power to adjudicate a just and reasonable sentence completely out of the...
When compared with some other states, Virginia has relatively lenient weapons laws. For example, if you have a permit, you may carry a concealed firearm. Now that you understand a portion of Virginia’s weapons laws, you may start purchasing different ammunition for...
NyQuil is one of the most popular cold and flu medicines. It also contains a sleep aid. The idea is that your body really needs to get rest to heal from the sickness. The medicine does not cure you, but it makes you tired and reduces your symptoms so that you can...
A Ponzi scheme is a white-collar crime involving investment fraud. It's not a crime of violence, but rather one of deceit. The scam generally consists of an investor giving an entity a lump sum of money in the hopes of making a large return on their investment....
You went to college to further your career, long before that career had even started. You wanted a degree so that you could get a good job and have the life you want. And then you got arrested. Now that you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand how...
Whether a teen in Virginia or another state can be sentenced to life in prison for murder may depend on the potential to rehabilitate that offender. The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding the life sentence of a then-15-year-old convicted of...
Could a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI), public intoxication or underage drinking interfere with your college plans? Absolutely. University applications commonly include questions about any criminal record the applicant may have. The application is also...
Knives are useful tools, but they can also be dangerous weapons. People ranging from mail carriers to cooks handle knives every day as part of their job, and the vast majority of knives serve a practical purpose rather than one of intimidation or violence. Virginia...
Many people don’t think of prescription drugs when they think about drug crimes. This misconception can lead to serious issues for some who don’t think about how misuse of these medications might constitute a criminal action. These charges can lead to serious life...
You have always wanted to be a nurse, so the fact that you were recently arrested on felony charges has you thinking more about the future ramifications than anything immediate. Beyond any jail time or fines, would that conviction keep you from following your dream?...
