Embezzlement in Virginia
Jun 16, 2019
Embezzlement in Virginia is a form of theft and is punished the same way. Embezzlement is the wrongful or fraudulent taking of personal property of another that was previously entrusted to him. The le...
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Penalties for Speeding in Fairfax
May 05, 2019
Speeding in Fairfax needs to be taken seriously. Failing to come to court to contest the ticket or ignoring it can have drastic consequences. Speeding convictions result in fines, DMV points, and poss...
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What is the Difference Between Breaking and Entering and Burglary in Virginia?
Apr 19, 2019
Breaking and Entering and Burglary in Virginia are often confused, but these offenses actually have important differences. This legal guide discusses the difference between Breaking and Entering in Vi...
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Obtaining Money By False Pretenses in Virginia
Mar 31, 2019
This legal guide discusses what the Commonwealth must prove to convict someone of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses in Virginia (Va. Code 18.2-178). It is a misdemeanor if the money or value of prope...
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What Happens If I Miss a Court Date in Virginia?
Feb 08, 2019
This legal guide discusses what can happen if you miss a court date for a criminal or traffic offense in Virginia. Tried and Convicted in Absence If you fail to show up to a court date for a traffic o...
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Difference Between Carjacking and Car Theft in Virginia
Dec 22, 2018
Many people confuse a Carjacking charge (Va. Code 18.2-58.1) and a Car Theft charge (Va. Code 18.2-95) in Virginia. While these two offenses sound the same, they actually have very important differenc...
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Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer in Virginia
Dec 15, 2018
Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer in Virginia under Va. Code 18.2-57(C) is a felony and is punished with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6 months up to 5 years in prison. This legal guide disc...
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5 Types of Aggravated Abduction in Virginia
Dec 10, 2018
Aggravated Abduction in Virginia is a very serious felony and is punished with 20 years up to life in prison. Some forms of Aggravated Abduction have additional penalties. The different forms of Aggra...
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3 Ways A Person Can Be Charged with Shoplifting in Virginia
Nov 23, 2018
Shoplifting in Virginia sounds simple, but many people are confused on what exactly can be considered Shoplifting in Virginia. Shoplifting in Virginia is considered, and is punished the same way as, L...
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7 Important Things to Know About a Drunk in Public Charge in Virginia
Nov 23, 2018
A Drunk in Public charge in Virginia under Va. Code 18.2-388 is a very common charge, especially around the holidays. Although common, it still needs to be taken seriously, as it is a crime. The legal...
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