Virginia juries usually find eyewitness testimony compelling, but researchers have discovered that our memories can be influenced by our experiences and the questions we are asked. This is because memories evolve in the mind and are shaped by personal beliefs and...
Virginia law has many statutes on the books related to illegal possession of prescription drugs, but understanding that legal landscape can be more confusing than with illegal narcotics. With substances like heroin, cocaine and other illicit drugs, it's very clear...
Nursing home residents around the country are often reluctant to report abuse or mistreatment because they fear retaliation from caregivers. That was the worrying conclusion reached by researchers from the Long Term Care Community Coalition after conducting a survey...
If you live in Virginia, there are drug laws that could result in significant consequences if you're found guilty. Cocaine is one of the drugs that can carry punishments that include fines or time in jail, depending on how the drug is used or handled. Possession If...
Many businesses in Virginia and around the country ask prospective employees to sign paperwork that gives them permission to conduct background checks. The companies that perform these checks verify academic credentials and employment histories, obtain credit reports...
The state of Virginia classifies all gang activity as a felony. You may spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted. In addition to prison time, the police could seize and sell any property they believe you used for gang activity. Civil forfeiture Police in Virginia...
We’ve all seen the news. A child takes a firearm to show and tell at school. Worse, a child might shoot themselves or someone else after finding a gun at home. The charge of the Virginia crime of allowing access to firearms by children is the least of your worries in...
Exploiting vulnerable and elderly adults is a crime in Virginia. Even those who are authorized to assist vulnerable adults are potentially culpable. Documents such as a power of attorney may be a defense to some extent, but even an individual power of attorney within...
DUI stands for driving under the influence, though other states may use different initials. Drunk driving is illegal in all states and Washington D.C. because intoxication impairs judgment. While drivers in North Chesterfield, Virginia, should not drink and drive, it...
Many residents of Virginia might think of kidnapping and abduction as being the same crime. However, while they are similar, there are differences between these two offenses. If you have been arrested and charged with one of these crimes, you should know how they...