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What To Do if You Receive a Witness Subpoena in a Criminal Case
A subpoena is a legal document that is used to summon witnesses who may have relevant information…
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Pros and Cons of Plea Agreements in Criminal Cases
According to a study conducted by the American Bar Association, plea bargaining has increasingly become the predominant…
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How to Get Domestic Assault Charges Dropped in Virginia
Being charged with domestic assault can be terrifying and frustrating. Because the consequences of convictions are severe…
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What Constitutes a Felony DUI in Virginia, and How Does It Differ from a Misdemeanor DUI?
What Are the Different Levels of DUIs in Virginia? Virginia recognizes three types of driving while under…
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How DUI Charges Can Escalate with Other Offenses: From Vehicular Manslaughter to Child Endangerment
Can DUI Charges Be Made Worse by Having Other Charges at the Same Time? The state of…
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How to Beat a Possession Charge
What Are Virginia’s Drug Possession Laws? Virginia law takes drug possession seriously. It states that it’s illegal…
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How Do Virginia’s Domestic Violence Laws Impact Military Personnel and Their Service Records?
What Happens to a Member of the Military if Convicted of Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse charges are…
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A Guide to Virginia’s First Offender Diversion Program
First offender diversion programs are part of pretrial diversion programs. They vary from court to court across…
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In Virginia, What Are the Legal Implications for Underage Drivers Charged with DUI and Drug Possession Simultaneously?
What Is Considered Grounds for Underage DUI and Drug Possession Charges? In Virginia, an adult can be…