Getting charged for a crime is always difficult, but crimes involving sexual abuse or sexual relations with a minor are particularly devastating. The potential consequences of a sex-related criminal charge go beyond the legal consequences of jailtime and fines. The...
Month: February 2017
Possession of small amounts of marijuana may be decriminalized
As of November 2016, 21 states had decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. From the looks of things, Virginia may be soon to follow in their footsteps. Under current Virginia law, possessing even the smallest amount of marijuana is considered a...
Self-defense as an effective domestic violence defense strategy
When police officers respond to a domestic violence disturbance call, it can be difficult for them to determine what actually happened. In the midst of the chaos, an officer may arrest someone who was simply acting in self-defense. Self-defense refers to the act of...
2016 was a low crime year for Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach has seen its share of crimes over the years. From drug distribution to assault and battery, many people in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas have been charged with a crime. However, Virginia Beach's chief of police recently reported that the...