There are two sides to every story, but in some situations it may be the case that one side is arbitrarily taken as the truth while the other is assumed to be a fabrication of facts. Assumptions and accusations that arise out of scenarios like this can be damaging in...
Month: March 2017
Juvenile crime can be met with life-changing consequences
When a Virginia Beach youth is accused of committing a crime they may find themselves in the juvenile justice system. While this post will generally discuss some of the characteristics of the juvenile justice system, readers with particular questions about this broad...
How does expungement work?
"Expungement" means having your criminal conviction or arrest "sealed" in the eyes of the law. This means that by most accounts, your record will not appear on a criminal record search, but that does not mean that it is completely stricken from the record. There are...
St. Patrick’s Day means an increase drunk driving on the roads
Many people throughout the United States, including those from the Portsmouth, Virginia area like to enjoy St. Patrick's Day and celebrate Irish heritage by attending parades, listening to Irish music, eating corned beef and cabbage and going out for some Guinness...
Virginia men arrested after drugs found in vehicle
If police stop your vehicle, they may attempt to search your vehicle for drugs and other paraphernalia to bring into evidence later on. However, if the police search your vehicle illegally, any evidence they find may get thrown out, which can result in the dismissal...