Hearing that your child engages in aggressive behavior may be challenging to process. No parent wants their child to face assault allegations or treat others violently. Teenagers who engage in violent behavior may exhibit signs in early childhood. Some children who...
If you receive a phone call stating that your teen is being held for stealing or shoplifting, your first concern will likely be for your child's well-being. Your second concern will regard the responsibilities of a parent following a teen theft conviction in Virginia....
The holidays cause a lot of stress, especially when it comes to finances. Some people may have a hard time dealing with this time of year. There are certain crimes that may more often occur around the holidays. A criminal accusation can happen to anyone, so FindLaw...
After your release from prison in Virginia, you may wonder where to begin with rebuilding your life. Pursuing a college education is an excellent way to expand your knowledge, master critical skills and pave your path to success. Despite what some may say, going to...
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...
