Drivers accused of driving under the influence of alcohol face an uphill battle when it comes to defending against these charges. This can be even more of a challenge with a new practice gaining popularity in Virginia and other southern states. Recent investigations...
Month: February 2014
Teen facing charges after nude photo incident
With the popularity of social media sites and the improvements in technology over the past decade, teenagers are getting into more trouble than ever before. Currently, parents in Virginia are particularly concerned with sexting, which can involve sending nude pictures...
After 6 years, Virginia man’s juvenile conviction is overturned
Facing false accusations of rape -- or any serious crime -- is the kind of experience no one wants to go through. At the same, time it's nearly impossible to imagine what it's like to face these charges as a teenager. Unfortunately, one young man from Virigina dealt...
Domestic violence on the rise in Virginia
Recent tragedies have brought attention to an ongoing problem in the state of Virginia: domestic violence. In January, three women were killed in Central Virginia and authorities believe that the men in their lives may have been responsible for their deaths.Local...
Non-DNA exonerations increasing across country
“Everyone makes mistakes” may be a comforting response to some situations. When a goalie lets a shot get by, when a child loses their mittens on the way home from school or maybe when a spouse says something they want to take back, a loved one might...
Virginia woman charged with heroin distribution
Charges of drug distribution can be very serious, especially when someone overdoses on the drug sold. One Virginia woman was recently charged with heroin distribution, after a man died from the heroin she allegedly sold him earlier this year. A Special Agent on...