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...
If you are arrested on criminal charges in Virginia, you might not initially know how to react. It’s a scary and overwhelming situation. You must remember that you have rights, including the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. However, it’s fair to wonder if you...
A conviction in criminal court depends on whether the jury arrives at guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Proving or disproving the case often depends on the evidence presented. Whether in state or federal court, a prosecutor will reveal evidence that supports a guilty...
Residents of Virginia may want to learn more about the use of facial recognition in criminal proceedings and why it does not always work. There's a cautionary tale of a man in Detroit who had an arrest based on facial recognition. government studies have shown that a...