Criminal Defense

If you've ever seen a movie or television show where someone gets arrested, you likely know that the right to an attorney or legal representation when facing criminal charges is one of your fundamental rights as an American citizen. That is why the right is included...

One of the biggest issues with the criminal justice system is that it’s dangerous to trust witnesses. They may think they know what happened, they may believe they know what they saw, and they may offer a testimony to the jury that is incredibly compelling. However,...

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...

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...

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...

In Virginia, burglary and robbery are legally considered to be two different crimes. They are handled in unique ways, have separate requirements in order for a person to be accused of them, and will result in their own penalties if an individual is...

Virginian residents like you can have your entire world turned upside down by the accusation of domestic assault or violence. Because of the long-lasting consequences these accusations can have and the huge toll it may take on your life if you are convicted, you...

Every school is different when it comes to criminal charges that students face. In general, Deans' offices could put you on some type of warning or expel you from school, depending on the severity of the charge. You should probably check with the relevant college...

Virginian residents likely know about two different types of charges: misdemeanors and felonies. However, there is a type of charge that falls between the two in terms of severity. , attorney at law, is here to offer knowledge and help...

The fact that one is no longer a university student in Virginia may not be enough to protect one from charges related to hazing. Two young men found this out to their detriment when they, along with seven current students at Louisiana State University, faced...