Criminal Defense

If your child has violated the law and you want to make sure to protect their right to a good education or their employment prospects, it’s a good idea to consider working with a juvenile defense attorney. Juvenile laws and penalties are not always the same as adult...

Many Virginians aren’t even old enough to remember a time when taking out their phone and snapping a few pictures of their partner or themselves in some state of undress or a sexually explicit pose wasn’t possible. So now this person has broken your heart and moved...

Facing criminal charges, especially in your youth, can lower your quality of life. For example, you may find it hard to land employment or miss out on further education opportunities because of your criminal record. Therefore, you need to take your charges very...

Of course, being accused of a criminal offense impacts the person facing the charges directly. However, it is important to consider the wider impacts on the family, particularly if the accused is a juvenile.  Criminal charges and convictions can be detrimental not...

It's always important to get consent from a potential intimate partner. This is even more important if you're not in a relationship with the person, or perhaps you've only met them that day. You should never assume that you have consent or try to “read between the...

Police officers often make a lot of mistakes during an investigation or an arrest. When these errors happen, they can have a dramatic impact on the case, even if that arrest is still made. One example of this is the doctrine known as the fruit of the poisonous tree....

Being arrested can be an extremely traumatic experience. Different people will handle the situation in various ways. Some individuals might be able to remain composed, while others become extremely agitated.  It is important to remember that people are presumed...

When reading about criminal law in any way, it is likely that you have seen or heard the terms "reasonable suspicion" and "probable cause." Often, these terms are used interchangeably.  However, it is important to note that reasonable suspicion and probable cause each...

Robbery is a serious offense that can have devastating impacts on victims in terms of property loss and residual physical and mental harm. The law in Virginia reflects this by always classifying robbery as a felony offense. Thus, convictions for robbery offenses can...

College is a time of experimentation and personal growth, but some of the things that college students do to explore their newfound adulthood might lead to legal troubles. Drinking and driving, drinking before they are old enough or trying drugs are all examples of...