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Losing your driver’s license is not only inconvenient but also very stressful. There are many reasons why a Virginia driver could have their license suspended or revoked. Courts, the Department of Social Services and the DMV all have the right to revoke or suspend...
When people spend a lot of time together, and especially when they live together, disagreements are inevitable. Sometimes, a heated argument can escalate quickly, leading to law enforcement involvement. If you’re ever involved in a major altercation with a loved one,...
Reckless driving charges are not uncommon in Virginia. If you drive on Virginia’s roadways, you should be aware of the laws and the consequences of a reckless driving conviction. While these charges can seem scary at first, it’s important to know that you have the...
Parents in Virginia understandably want to do everything to protect their children when they are facing criminal charges. As a parent, you may worry about your teen’s future and have concerns about the impact a criminal conviction could have on your teenager’s life....
When a police officer responds to a reported car accident, a common response is to write the driver a ticket for reckless driving. However, Virginia law is clear that the mere fact that the driver was involved in an auto accident is insufficient to prove a reckless...
Facing charges related to driving under the influence can be very stressful. If you’re a driver who lives in Virginia, you should be aware of the state’s DUI laws to understand your rights and responsibilities. Like other states, Virginia has specific guidelines for...
Virginia is a state that has chosen to criminalize the traffic infraction of speeding. If you are traveling 20 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, or above 85 miles per hour regardless of the speed limit, you can be charged with reckless driving. Reckless...
In Virginia, a person aged 21 or older may legally possess marijuana in public in an amount not exceeding one ounce. Possession of larger amounts in public or outside of the person’s residence remains unlawful, and the person possessing an amount of one ounce or...
Virginia continues to make it unlawful for an individual to sell, give, distribute, or possess with an intent to sell, give, or distribute marijuana. In fact, Section 18.2-248.1 of the Virginia Code, updated as recently as 2020, makes it a felony offense to distribute...
Virginia has criminalized making a verbal threat in a number of criminal laws in the Virginia Code. Interestingly, with only a few narrow exceptions, making a threat to harm another orally and in-person to an individual is not outlawed by the code of Virginia, while...