Defending against criminal charges can be especially challenging if the charges involve attempted murder. One local man now has to deal with these charges firsthand. The 54-year-old man was arrested earlier this month and charged with malicious wounding, use of a...
Month: March 2014
Virginia man faces felony drug charge
Virginia residents should be aware of the serious consequences that may await them if they are charged and subsequently convicted of a crime. Not only can these circumstances hurt an individual's reputation, but those accused could land in jail for several years and...
Virginia police on patrol for drunk St. Patrick’s Day drivers
With Monday being St. Patrick's Day, many people in the Virginia Beach area are no doubt busy finalizing their plans for the day -- or in some cases -- the weekend. And while not everyone decides to get drunk on St. Patrick's Day, the holiday is normally associated...
Supreme Court expands exception to search warrant law
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects Virginia citizens from warrantless searches of their homes by the police. As with many laws that limit police power, there are several exceptions to the search warrant requirement.One such exception holds that police...
Virginia man charged with sexual assault crimes
While all crimes involving assault are worrisome, crimes involving the sexual assault of a child are considered especially serious in the eyes of the court. It is critical that individuals who are accused of such crimes have a strong criminal defense to fight the...
Virginia college football player faces drug charges
Young people who get in trouble with the law may face serious consequences that affect them for the rest of their lives. College athletes in particular have a lot to lose. One college football player is facing numerous drug charges.The Office of University Relations...