Many jobs in Virginia require a background check before a business hires someone. That means they will search through a candidate's criminal history. Certain ones, known as barrier crimes, can deem you ineligible for various fields. That can limit employment...
There are many thoughts and emotions that will course through your mind when a police officer places you under arrest, and even more so when they bring you in for questioning. You might even say something incriminating in your panic or lash out in frustration. When it...
A conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence will negatively impact your life. You can face fines, jail time and loss of your license. Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) has partnered with ride-share operators to combat drunk driving in Virginia by...
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...
