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Things happen, and a disagreement or situation can spiral out of control. Emotions may run so high that violence occurs. Tragic circumstances may ensue, and someone may end up dead. Even though you didn't intend for their death, the next thing you know you're facing...
If you kill or injure another person in the state of Virginia, the police might not charge you with a crime if you can prove that you acted in self-defense. However, this defense might not apply in every situation. It's also important to note that Virginia has two...
Data published by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that the federal government received at least 28,900 reports of on-campus crimes in 2017. That number marked a 2% increase over the prior year. The federal government has long tracked crimes...
The 1968 Gun Control Act is a federal law that permanently bars felons from possessing firearms. Virginia Code 18.2-308.2, which lawmakers updated earlier this year, further clarifies the state's position on an individual's possession of firearms as well as certain...
Many people in Virginia enjoy outdoor hobbies like hiking, hunting and fishing. The state also is home to thousands of blue collar workers in careers ranging from carpet installation to warehouse work. Whether you have a knife for your hobby of mushrooming or your job...
With the relaxed attitude that many people have developed toward marijuana and other "soft" drugs, it's easy to fool yourself into believing that a drug possession charge or charges for dealing drugs aren't that serious. Don't count on it. A drug-related criminal...
Individuals who are under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol in the state of Virginia. Furthermore, they will likely be charged with DUI if they attempt to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than 0.02. Motorists...
You often hear people talk about different factors that can make someone more or less drunk after consuming the same amount of drinks. One example is that a smaller person may be over the legal limit while a larger person is still under it, even if they have the same...
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...
