Virginia is one of several states known to impose harsh penalties for those convicted of drug crimes. Depending on the charges involved, a convicted offender may face significant jail time as well as expensive fines. However, some first-time offenders may qualify for...
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Voting rights can depend on a legal “wobble”
Most people think of felonies simply as more serious than misdemeanors, and with higher fines and more jail time for the convicted. There is some truth in this. But it is sometimes hard to tell felonies from misdemeanors looking only at the seriousness of the alleged...
Can Virginia police force you to unlock your phone?
If you are arrested and police ask you to unlock your phone, can you refuse? Do they need a search warrant? What are your rights to privacy when it comes to your phone? Do your rights to privacy include your phone? It is no exaggeration to say that our lives are on...
It is possible to challenge Breathalyzer results
Many people face drunk driving charges at some point in their lives, and it is rarely easy to beat these charges without a strong legal defense. For many prosecutors, drunk driving charges represent easy wins they may use to build their own record of convictions. It...
