The traditional criminal justice system does not always provide the best-suited supervision and consequences for those struggling with drug addiction. To help people overcome the issue, instead of simply punishing them for it, Virginia developed its drug court...
Reasonable suspicion is a legal concept that many people know little about. Most Virginia residents are more familiar with a probable cause because it is necessary when law enforcement officers make an arrest. Reasonable suspicion is actually part of a potential...
People get arrested in Virginia every day for the illegal possession of drugs. The possession of prohibited substances and the use of prescription medication by someone other than the intended patients violate state drug laws and can lead to criminal charges if...
Virginia refers to DUI as DWI, or driving while intoxicated, which also includes narcotics. A driver in Blacksburg, Virginia, could get charged with DWI if they register .08% when tested with a breathalyzer. If a driver is subjected to a breathalyzer test and they...
Prison inmates with hopes of getting their sentence reduced for possessing crack cocaine may not appreciate a ruling by the Supreme Court. The First Step Act provided for changes across the board that affects the criminal justice system. Virginia inmates may wonder...
If a Virginia police officer spots an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, you may be charged with a misdemeanor. This may be true even if you aren't charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Additional penalties may apply if an officer believes that...
The wide use of dramatic scenes involving eyewitnesses in crime dramas on the big screen, on television and on streaming programs justifiably leads a good number of people to believe that this type of testimony is vital, perhaps even incontrovertible. The reality is...
Police tend to be present on Virginia college campuses to help enforce the public safety of students and staff members. If you're stopped by a police officer for questioning, you'll want to know about your rights. You can remain silent The rights you have while being...
Stake lawmakers have voted on a bill that will make Virginia the first state in the South to abolish the death penalty. Once the Virginia governor signs the bill, the law will go into effect. The state will be the 23rd state to remove the death penalty. Virginia was...
Individuals placed under arrest in Virginia may find themselves upset, scared and nervous. Such anxiety may lead them to make mistakes, such as not paying attention to their Miranda rights. One such right centers on the right to remain silent. To continue talking...
