If convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Virginia, you could face up to 10 years in prison. If charged, you need to consider the defenses available to you. What does voluntary manslaughter mean? If you kill someone, the law has to decide why and how you killed them....
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Roadside drug tests can be flawed
If you are a criminal defendant in Virginia facing a drug charge, you should be aware that flawed roadside drug tests have resulted in numerous defendants having their convictions tossed. If the police arrested you on the basis of this test being administered to a...
Why it is vital to fight a DUI charge
If you have been stopped by the police and accused of drunk driving, you may decide to let it slide. If you have a busy life, you may consider it is the least of your worries. Or, you may have such a lack of faith in the system that you believe fighting a charge is...
When do you need a firearm permit in Virginia?
For most adults, owning a firearm is a basic constitutional right. However, states around the country have placed certain rules or restrictions on the ownership, use and carrying of certain firearms. A common rule involves the requirement to secure a permit for the...
