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Police officers are agents of the state. As such, they are subject to restrictions imposed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. People in the United States have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and property seizures. Those rights persist even in...
Young adults have a tendency to learn by making mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes occur at school. They get into fights in the lunchroom or skip class and get caught. They may become acclimated to facing administrative penalties without any real-world implications....
Many people accused of violating traffic statutes don't see the value in fighting a pending ticket. Frequently, motorists simply pay their citations when a police officer issues a ticket. They may also plead guilty to serious traffic violations that are technically...
Most traffic violations in Virginia lead to tickets. Police officers issue a citation accusing a driver of a specific traffic infraction. The driver can fight the ticket or pay the fine depending on their circumstances. Some traffic violations are significant enough...
Disagreements can turn physical in a matter of moments. One person says the wrong thing or behaves in an intimidating way, and the other responds with physical aggression. Police officers in Virginia may decide to arrest an individual involved in a fistfight or...
Suppose you’re a motorist who prides themselves on having a clean DUI record; being charged for driving under the influence for the very first time in your life can be an intimidating and frightening experience. You may wonder what a DUI arrest may mean for your...
Drivers in Virginia are generally well aware that it is illegal to drink a large quantity of alcohol before driving. The state imposes a limit on every driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and anyone over that limit is potentially at risk of getting arrested....
Anyone who is accused of criminal offenses has certain rights. They have the right to an attorney's representation and to have a jury hear their case. They also have the right of discovery, which means that the prosecutor must give them access to any evidence that the...
Drivers in Virginia are at risk of charges for reckless driving at certain speeds. A reckless driving charge can be nerve-wracking because of the consequences that can come with a conviction. If you’re facing reckless driving charges related to speeding, it’s...
If you have a wrongful conviction for a crime in Virginia, you may have the option to pursue an appeal to have your conviction overturned. The appeals process can be stressful and time-consuming, so it’s important that you prepare yourself with knowledge of how the...