A nationwide effort to cut down on drunk driving has apparently proven to be successful. Ad campaigns and law enforcement efforts to crackdown on DUIs seem to be working. Since 2007, the number of drunk drivers on the road has decreased by close to 33 percent....
All across the state of Virginia, many people have been arrested for possession of an illegal substance. Both Federal and state laws make it illegal to willfully possess a variety of substances including marijuana, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine and heroin. Drug...
A domestic violence conviction in Virginia can lead to life-altering consequences for those accused of such serious crimes. However, many of those accused of these crimes get their charges dismissed for a variety of reasons. Greg Hardy, defensive end for the Carolina...
In Portsmouth and throughout the state, there are concerns about teens and the dangers surrounding minor consumption of alcohol. Teens are often caught in instances of underage drinking. There can be numerous reason for this from peer pressure to simply wanting to...
When a driver gets behind the wheel, they may not be aware of the consequences that await them if they are found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In Virginia, first time offenders will have their driver's licenses revoked for one year and...
Virginia residents can face charges for a variety of drug related crimes. From drug possession to drug manufacturing, these drug charges can lead to serious consequences. Two men are now facing drug charges after police discovered a possible meth lab in a Virginia...
Being charged with a crime can be one of the most difficult things a person has to go through. Many Virginia residents are under the impression that merely being charged with a crime will have a major negative impact on their lives. However, this is not necessarily...
When a person under the age of 18 is charged with a crime in Virginia, he or she might have to face juvenile court. Having some background knowledge on what the court actually does with juvenile cases may be beneficial while dealing with these charges. When juveniles...
Authorities have been cracking down on drunk driving all across the country. Virginia police officers are pulling drivers over everyday under suspicions of driving under the influence. If you get pulled over and charged with a DUI, you may not be sure what steps to...
Earlier this year, NFL star Ray Rice made news media headlines when he was charged with assault for an altercation with his wife Janay. Ever since, domestic violence has become a hot topic of discussion all across the nation. For those Virginia residents that have...