Many DUI cases in the state of Virginia center on the blood alcohol concentration of the driver at the time of the accident or vehicle stop. If an officer suspects that a driver has been drunk driving, he will typically ask the driver to take a test to measure his...
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you may be concerned about the potential consequences that await you. The severity of the consequences, as well as how the court system treats your case, will typically depend on which category the crime falls under....
While it appears that the majority of domestic violence charges are filed against men, it is important to remember that both sexes can be charged with domestic violence. Reality TV star Kate Chastain was recently arrested for domestic violence after allegedly choking...
Many Virginia residents are aware that state drunk driving laws are strict. That's part of the reason why facing drunk driving charges can be so overwhelming. Also, the consequences of a DUI can impact every aspect of your life.Under certain circumstances, Virginia...
Each year, a number of Virginia residents are arrested and face criminal charges. Virginia State Police just released a crime statistics report showing the number of arrests for various types of crimes in 2015.Drug arrests are still all too common in Virginia. In the...
Nowadays, teen deaths involving drugs and alcohol are all too common for those who live in the state of Virginia. One recent case reminds us that giving drugs to someone else could result in serious drug charges, especially if the person dies while taking the drugs.An...
Sometimes the most seemingly innocuous behaviors result in criminal charges, especially among young people. A Virginia middle school student is facing criminal charges after an alleged theft on school grounds.According to the student's mother, the boy was in the...
Domestic violence criminal charges in Virginia typically arise from violence between family or household members. Domestic violence can apply to any partners, male or female, whether they are married or simply dating. However, being charged with domestic assault...
A college student facing drug charges can be forced to deal with a number of consequences both on and off the field. A drug conviction can remain on your record for the rest of your life, making it more difficult to find a job and establish a good reputation in your...
Drug charges in Virginia are very serious and can change the course of the accused's entire life. There are various drug crimes covered by both Federal and Virginia state laws.All drug crimes are connected with drug possession, manufacturing or distribution. Drug...