Like other states, Virginia broadly prohibits people under 21 from drinking alcohol. Minors are not to be at bars, and they should not be served alcohol at other restaurants and eateries. Police and prosecutors in the Richmond area take these laws seriously and will...
In the past, marijuana was a common way in which people in Richmond and across the commonwealth unexpectedly found themselves under arrest and facing criminal charges. Although marijuana is being treated less and less like a serious legal violation and a rising number...
Drunk driving in Virginia is a serious charge that not only carries severe penalties on conviction, but can remain on an individual’s criminal record. In addition, driving restrictions from a license suspension can create hardships such as job loss, or challenges for...
When thinking about criminal defense in Virginia, people will rarely associate a traffic violation with the need for legal assistance. However, there are many cases where the driver has been wrongfully cited or the law enforcement officer did not adhere to protocol....
Suspensions, expulsions, and juvenile arrests at school led to students having criminal records and constructed a school-to-prison pipeline. Two new laws will aid the criminal defense of juvenile offenders by eliminating criminal punishments in Virginia’s elementary,...
Virginia takes drunk driving very seriously even if it’s a defendant’s first offense. The penalties for drinking and driving in Virginia can vary based on numerous factors. But those who have been arrested for a second or third offense can face serious consequences....
Leaving the scene of an accident is never a good idea, especially if the accident involves personal injury or death. Leaving the scene is a crime independently of other factors, but if the accident involves injury or death, the flight from the scene may involve...
Virginia takes a tough stance against the illegal possession of drugs, with penalties involving stiff fines and years in jail. This post will cover the penalties for drug possession in Virginia, but as always, it is for educational purposes only and should not be...
Even if it’s your first offense, driving while intoxicated comes with some sobering consequences in Virginia. In addition to a criminal record, drunk drivers will likely face hundreds of dollars in fines, license revocation for 12 months and an ignition interlock...
Richmond police made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist on Friday, December 20th. Authorities received a call at approximately 10:19 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the roadway in the 5500 block of Chesterfield Drive in the South...