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...
Police departments in Virginia and around the country use dogs that are trained to sniff the air around vehicles and alert their handlers to the presence of illegal drugs, but a growing body of evidence suggests that these K-9 officers may not be all that reliable....
Most drivers in Virginia know that drinking and driving could cause them to get pulled over by police, but drivers still have rights to protect them. Drivers pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol will benefit from knowing what things not...
Recently, Virginia democrats moved toward police reform advancement during a special legislative meeting. However, GOP legislators assert that police reform proposals are detrimental to law enforcement. Although there are a few exceptions, police groups are in support...
Driving under the influence is taken seriously in Virginia, and the authorities seek to get drivers who have been drinking off the road. Still, just because a driver is alleged to have been under the influence does not automatically imply guilt. The case and its...
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, alcohol- and drug-related fatalities have fallen by 37% over the past three decades, in part due to the state’s strict DUI standards. It’s vital for people who struggle with substance abuse to familiarize...