On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 14, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Considering that over half of the states have legalized marijuana for at least medical purposes, you might expect that the overall rate of marijuana-related arrests would go down. At least, you would assume that, with so many states no longer enforcing laws against...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 13, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Breathalyzers are one of the most common tools law enforcement uses to determine whether a driver has a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of .08%. Testing for marijuana, however, has been a challenge because the drug stays in the body for up to a month after...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
There are several things that a college student can do that are rather harmless. Staying up too late with friends and missing an occasional class usually aren’t big deals. College is for learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Mistakes are sometimes the...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
College is a great time to discover yourself and make new friends. You may even take a romantic liking to someone and try to get their attention. While this is generally harmless, it’s possible for that person to consider your actions stalking. You may not intend to...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 8, 2019 | Weapons
People carry knives for many reasons. Some use knives for fishing, hunting, work, and even hobbies. Chances are that you use a knife for something in your life, but do you know the laws surrounding them? The law classifies knives as weapons, which means that illegally...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Recent years have brought major strides forward for the rights of Virginians accused of crimes. They have also brought setbacks and delays, concerning advocates for the rights of defendants. For example, this year prosecutors were supposed to begin sharing much more...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
College is all about new experiences. But sometimes things get a little rowdy, and someone calls the police. They’re looking to contain things, and they do it by casting a wide net. Before you know it, the police arrest you for being in the wrong place at the wrong...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 3, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Carrying a driver’s license is both a responsibility and privilege. When Virginia issues you your license, you agree to abide by the rules of the road and that failure to do so could result in the suspension of your license. By obtaining a driver’s license, you also...
