Countless television shows and major motion pictures depict criminal incarceration as places of violence where the risk of serious injuries or death remains a clear and present danger. While some depictions are exaggerated, the number of attacks that result in injury...
Criminal Defense
Criminal charges can threaten a bar owner’s career
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...
Despite major drop in marijuana arrests, some still face charges
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...
DUI laws in Virginia
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...
Traffic violations rise with new hands-free driving law
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....
New laws help juvenile offenders
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,...
Multiple DUI offenses can be serious in Virginia
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....
Police search for hit-and-run driver in three-vehicle crash
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...
Even cough syrup can lead to drug possession charges
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...
How reliable are breathalyzers?
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...