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...
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...
“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 residents facing any sort of criminal charge could end up facing hefty fines, probation, license suspension, and in more serious cases, jail time. Finding the proper criminal defense is critical. One Virginia man has been arrested as a possible suspect in the...
When a person is charged with a crime, they often assume that they will be facing serious consequences. However, with the right criminal defense, penalties can be lessened, and the charges can even be dismissed completely. One Virginia man is living proof.The alleged...
Criminal charges can lead to unnecessarily hefty consequences without the right defense strategy in place. A domestic violence conviction in particular can lead to severe penalties and even charges of domestic assault can create a irreparable damage to one's...
The judicial system in the United States is set up so that defendants in criminal cases cannot face a conviction without being proven guilty. Mere presumptions that the allegations are true are not enough to convict someone. This point was recently demonstrated in a...
By all accounts, the widespread use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations has been a boon to prosecutors throughout the U.S. Experts suggest, however, that investigators and prosecutors may be relying too heavily on DNA analyses and other new forensic techniques,...
Although Facebook and Twitter may not be the best venues for venting about a bad day at work, an argument with a friend or spouse, or other personal matters, it is normal for many teens in Virginia -- and even some adults -- to use social media to voice their feelings...
When a serious crime is committed in Portsmouth, investigators may have evidence from crime scenes tested in order to determine whether the evidence will produce a DNA sample. If a DNA sample is produced, the sample may then be checked in the National DNA Index System...