When a Virginia resident is accused of committing a crime, it is possible that they will be arrested by an officer on the scene. It is important to note that resisting arrest is a crime in itself. Law enforcement officials in Virginia want to make some changes to the...
A recent tragedy in the state of Virginia has left one girl dead and two college students facing criminal charges. A 13-year-old girl was reported missing and was last seen at her home. Approximately three days later, Virginia police found her body along Highway...
Drug possession is a serious crime in the state of Virginia that could lead to years of jail time. Two Virginia Beach men were recently charged with drug crimes after a seemingly ordinary traffic stop in North Carolina.Police pulled over the men's vehicle for...
According to state legislators, the juvenile justice system in Virginia needs some major improvement. Gov. Terry McAuliffe's administration is working on a plan to reduce the number of juveniles in Virginia's aging juvenile justice facilities and keep juveniles closer...
Driving drunk in Virginia can have serious consequences, regardless of how many prior offenses you have. However, penalties will vary based on the circumstances of your case. It is helpful to know what a DUI is and what you may be facing if you are charged with one.If...
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...
When an argument with a loved one gets heated, things can escalate quickly. In some cases, one party will call the police about the other party, alleging violence of some kind. The accused can face charges of domestic assault, battery and malicious wounding.An assault...
These days, the average high-school student spends a good amount of time each day on social media. Some of these sites allow for anonymity, which gives students the idea that they can say whatever they want without any fear of consequences. Unfortunately, this kind of...
The holiday season is well underway, and for many of our readers this means indulging in some holiday cocktails. Before you drive home, you should be aware that there has been an increase in drunk driving cases in Virginia during the holidays. Over the 2015...
When there are alleged incidents of domestic violence between two people, the next step may involve some form of protective order. If you are facing domestic violence charges, it is important to know what a protection order is and how it can affect you. Generally,...