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...
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When does possession become intent to distribute in Virginia?
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...
Can Virginia charge you with assault if you didn’t land a punch?
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...

