The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects Virginia citizens from warrantless searches of their homes by the police. As with many laws that limit police power, there are several exceptions to the search warrant requirement.One such exception holds that police...
While all crimes involving assault are worrisome, crimes involving the sexual assault of a child are considered especially serious in the eyes of the court. It is critical that individuals who are accused of such crimes have a strong criminal defense to fight the...
Young people who get in trouble with the law may face serious consequences that affect them for the rest of their lives. College athletes in particular have a lot to lose. One college football player is facing numerous drug charges.The Office of University Relations...
Drivers accused of driving under the influence of alcohol face an uphill battle when it comes to defending against these charges. This can be even more of a challenge with a new practice gaining popularity in Virginia and other southern states. Recent investigations...
With the popularity of social media sites and the improvements in technology over the past decade, teenagers are getting into more trouble than ever before. Currently, parents in Virginia are particularly concerned with sexting, which can involve sending nude pictures...
Facing false accusations of rape -- or any serious crime -- is the kind of experience no one wants to go through. At the same, time it's nearly impossible to imagine what it's like to face these charges as a teenager. Unfortunately, one young man from Virigina dealt...
Recent tragedies have brought attention to an ongoing problem in the state of Virginia: domestic violence. In January, three women were killed in Central Virginia and authorities believe that the men in their lives may have been responsible for their deaths.Local...
“Everyone makes mistakes” may be a comforting response to some situations. When a goalie lets a shot get by, when a child loses their mittens on the way home from school or maybe when a spouse says something they want to take back, a loved one might...
Charges of drug distribution can be very serious, especially when someone overdoses on the drug sold. One Virginia woman was recently charged with heroin distribution, after a man died from the heroin she allegedly sold him earlier this year. A Special Agent on...
Virginia residents facing any sort of criminal charge could end up facing hefty fines, probation, license suspension, and in more serious cases, jail time. Finding the proper criminal defense is critical. One Virginia man has been arrested as a possible suspect in the...