Residents of Virginia know that when a minor facing a criminal charge is convicted, he or she may be impacted in several areas of his or her life. Juvenile crime can have a huge negative affect on a teen's future finances, career and reputation in the community. Two...
The roadways can sometimes be a dangerous place. Even though drivers and passengers take safety precautions, they often cannot protect themselves from an intoxicated driver. A drunk driving accident could serious affect the victims involved and could result in serious...
A recent tragedy has caused a stir amongst Virginia lawmakers and residents alike. The incident occurred when a mother, sister, niece and nephew were killed in a house fire. The incident may be the result of domestic violence.Court documents show records of a man...
When it comes to criminal allegations, some crimes carry harsher penalties than others. Drug manufacturing, drug possession and drug distribution charges can all lead to serious consequences, especially for young people with their whole lives ahead of them. This is...
When a Virginia resident is charged with a crime, they may feel helpless and may not be aware of all of their options. It is important that they know that being charged with a crime does not necessarily mean that they will be found guilty on a criminal conviction....
Being charged with driving under the influence can mean license suspension, fines, substance abuse programs and even jail time. One Virginia woman is facing drunk driving and DUI manslaughter charges after a car accident left one man dead.The woman was driving her van...
One recent study showed that close to 30 percent of high school students have sent sexually explicit messages from their cell phones. The widespread use of smart phones and social media websites may play a part in the increase in sexting among teenagers. Sexting is...
In general, it is important for young people to express themselves and find outlets for their creativity. However, some teenagers may not know where to draw the line when it comes to their artistic endeavors. One group of Virginia teens recently starred in a music...
Defending against criminal charges can be especially challenging if the charges involve attempted murder. One local man now has to deal with these charges firsthand. The 54-year-old man was arrested earlier this month and charged with malicious wounding, use of a...
Virginia residents should be aware of the serious consequences that may await them if they are charged and subsequently convicted of a crime. Not only can these circumstances hurt an individual's reputation, but those accused could land in jail for several years and...