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Hazing can start like a joke or a team tradition. However, things can quickly turn ugly and life-threatening. In Virginia, hazing is not just a campus discipline issue. When it causes bodily injury to a student, it can lead to criminal consequences and a civil claim. ...
A criminal record can leave parents wondering how one mistake could affect a child's future. Concerns about employment, housing and graduate school may grow after a drug offense, driving under the influence DUI or another criminal charge. If your college student has a...
There are multiple distinct classifications of homicide under state law. Murder is the most serious type of homicide offense. When the state has proof that a person intentionally caused the death of another, prosecutors may bring murder charges against the person...
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...
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge can disrupt more than a student’s record. It can also raise concerns about how school funding might change. If your college student faces this situation, you may worry about losing grants or scholarships. Knowing how these...
A crowded party can change quickly when law enforcement arrives. In that moment, confusion often surrounds who faces legal risk and why. If officers arrested you even though you did not use drugs, you may worry about what comes next. Understanding how the law treats...
A fake ID can seem like no big deal until it leads to criminal charges. Virginia law takes these offenses seriously, and the penalties go well beyond a slap on the wrist. College students across Lynchburg and the surrounding area face real consequences when they are...
A plea deal is essentially an agreement between you and the prosecutor. You agree to plead guilty or no contest to certain charges in exchange for a benefit like reduced charges, shorter sentences or alternative programs. The prosecutor benefits too. Plea deals save...
A DUI arrest in Virginia involving a minor passenger effectively starts two legal clocks. While you work to defend your driver’s license and freedom in criminal court, a parallel notification often goes to the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS) department. You...
Alcohol consumption at a party can lead to very problematic decisions. People who have had too much to drink may struggle with their impulse control. In some cases, they may end up involved in physical altercations. Unlike adults who have years of practice to learn...
