Actor and comedian Bill Cosby was in the news a lot in 2015 for unfortunate reasons. Cosby was accused of sexual assault by over 50 women, in incidents dating back to the 1960s. However, as with most crimes, a statute of limitations sets deadlines for the prosecution...
Criminal Defense
Greg Hardy’s charges formally expunged
Over the past few years, numerous athletes have faced domestic violence charges and have had to deal with intense public scrutiny. NFL defensive end Greg Hardy is one of these athletes. The Dallas Cowboys star, who was previously a member of the Panthers in...
How can I defend myself against criminal charges?
Facing criminal charges, regardless of their severity, isn't easy. The consequences that await you will depend on how solid your defense against the charges is. The prosecutor assigned to your case will have to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in order to...
Portsmouth officer charged with murder after shooting
A young person being killed by police officers has become a common news story in our world today. These police officers sometimes face criminal charges as a result of these incidents. One Portsmouth officer was recently arrested and charged with first-degree murder...
Titans’ wide receiver faces felony charge in Virginia Beach
When facing a felony charge, you may be overwhelmed with the consequences that potentially await you. Felonies are considered to be the most serious class of offense in all states. Typically, a felony conviction could result in a fine and over one year of prison time....
University of Virginia student has charges dropped
When you are charged with a crime, prosecutors will have to prove their case against you to secure a conviction. In United States courts, there is a presumption of "innocent until proven guilty." If prosecutors are unable to build a sufficient case, your charges may...
Virginia man faces charges after alleged assault and shooting
In cases involving serious injury, it may be difficult to prove someone's guilt due to the chaos of the situation. One Virginia Beach man is facing multiple charges, including firearm charges, after being accused of shooting at police officers. The man had apparently...
Defending against criminal charges in Virginia
If you have been charged with a crime in the State of Virginia, you may have a million thoughts running through your head. One of the first things that may come to mind is whether you will be able to defend yourself against the charges. It is important to keep in mind...
Man’s University of Virginia bomb threat charge dropped
When facing criminal charges, the most important thing to remember is that no matter how serious the charges seem, there is always hope. One man was facing a charge for allegedly making bomb threats to the University of Virginia in March of last year.There were two...
Defending against a Virginia violent crime can be successful
When a person is charged with a crime in Virginia, they may think that their lives will never be the same again. However, this is not necessarily true. Many people who were once accused of crimes, such as assault and domestic violence, go on to live completely normal...