Following a public outcry over numerous highly-publicized incidents of police brutality, addressing problematic behavior among law enforcement officers is becoming a priority. As a result, Virginia leads a growing list of states holding officers accountable for...
If a law enforcement officer arrests you, you may get a release on recognizance prior to your trial. This means that you can leave jail based on your own level of trustworthiness, and do not have to pay bail. Here is some of what it means to receive a release on...
WVEC reports U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 16.5 pounds of cocaine from a ship docked at the Port of Norfolk. The CBP estimated the value of the contraband at $225,000. The drug trade continues to be a reality of life on Virginia soil. What may be the...
While many people use the words bond and bail interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Virginia state law has established legal definitions of these terms. Review the details about bail vs. bond if you or a loved one faces criminal charges in the state....
Whether it is Christmas, New Year’s, St. Patrick’s Day or the Fourth of July, holidays provide opportunities for people to increase their alcohol consumption. Unfortunately, people also drink and drive. Binge drinking is a problem and a charge of driving under the...
Virginia no longer allows law enforcement officials to use no-knock warrants. This new measure occurred in conjunction with several other police reform measures, and it went into effect as of March 1, 2021. According to ABC 8 News, Virginia is now the third state in...
When the police investigate a crime, they have to operate within the parameters of state and federal laws. Whether it is your home or a hotel room, the police have procedures to follow when searching your personal space. The Fourth Amendment protects you against...
One of the most positive outcomes of a drug charge case in Virginia is when probation has been allowed by the court. Judges have the power to place defendants on probation without any plea agreement, but this is not necessarily the final outcome when prosecutors are...
Generally speaking, a college campus is a safe place where your child can focus on getting a quality education. However, there are steps that the Virginia college student in your family should to take to minimize their risk of being involved in a crime. It's usually...
College students sometimes get themselves into trouble, and an incident could bring them not to the dean's office but a police station. When stopped and questioned by police in Virginia, they may feel nervous and assume they could explain their situation. Anyone with...
