Criminal Defense

You may face more than a criminal conviction if you're caught shoplifting. You could also lose your college scholarship.  Here's what you need to know about how a shoplifting conviction can affect your financial aid. It depends on the source of the financial aid For...

You may know little about what happens after a DUI arrest if you have never been in trouble. Your legal counsel will work hard on your behalf, but you also have a role to play in your DUI defense. Instead of stumbling uninformed through your first courtroom...

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, with many people spending hours each day scrolling through their various feeds and posting updates about their activities and thoughts. But while these platforms can be a great way to stay connected with...

Americans typically have some idea of their right to privacy if police officers want to search their home or office. They generally know from watching Law & Order or any number of other TV shows that officers either need permission or a warrant unless there are...

Felony charges in Virginia or elsewhere always need a swift and aggressive defense, but some offenses are indeed more severe than others. Class 1 felonies are the most severe, but a conviction for any felony crime can land you in prison, sometimes for life. Every...

It is commonly known, of course, that the legal drinking age is 21. Someone who is under 21 is not allowed to buy or consume alcohol. Even possessing alcohol is illegal in most situations. However, as a parent, you may not think that it is fair for these rules to...

Not all evidence is admissible in court. Sometimes, a criminal court may suppress and exclude evidence obtained illegally or in violation of your legal rights despite the potential impact on your trial. It’s all in the best interests of justice, as the police must...

When it comes to sexual encounters in college, one piece of advice people will often give is that individuals always need to seek consent. It’s all about facilitating communication between the two parties. There should never be any confusion over whether or not the...

There are many songs in which an artist admits to having done something illegal. For instance, Machine Gun Kelly has an entire song about speeding and impaired driving. Both of these things could result in legal charges, but he claims to have done each of them in the...

Growing up, you were probably told that police officers are your friends and are here to help you. While that’s true in many cases, there are times as an adult when you shouldn’t think of things in that manner. Instead, you must protect your rights. The United States...