It’s true that embezzlement is a type of theft. People who are charged with it are accused of stealing financial resources, likely from their employer, for their own personal gain. Embezzlement typically doesn’t involve force or threat, which other types of theft...
Virginia takes drug crimes seriously. Those accused and convicted of possessing illegal substances can face many years behind bars, high fines, probation and license suspension. This can seriously disrupt a person’s life by preventing them access to higher education,...
All interactions with law enforcement and the criminal justice system have the potential to produce serious, long-term consequences. Being arrested in Virginia, even without a subsequent conviction, can damage your reputation and significantly disrupt your family and...
Most of us have made mistakes that thankfully avoided serious consequences. However, some of us experienced legal repercussions for those mistakes, which can have long-lasting and sometimes devastating impacts on future employment searches and job opportunities. We...
Virginia is one of the harshest states in terms of its traffic and speeding laws. In fact, you may be putting yourself at risk for license suspension or even jail just by hitting the cruise control button on your vehicle and missing a change in speed limit sign. Any...
Despite the best parenting attempts, our teenagers sometimes make poor choices and end up on the wrong side of the law. Underage drinking, marijuana possession, or joyriding can sometimes result in a world of legal trouble. How does the court system treat minors?...
Sometimes an argument or disagreement can quickly get out of hand and turn into a physical altercation, especially when alcohol is involved or emotions are running high. We all see the words “assault and battery” tossed around on the evening news or court procedural...
This year, California voted to legalize marijuana and joined 7 other states that have legalized it. The national legal landscape of marijuana has become a patchwork quilt of differing laws, rules, and regulations. This begs the question, what is the legal status of...