Virginia's Juvenile Justice System: What Happens When a Juvenile is Arrested?
Oct 20, 2013
In Virginia, juveniles charged with an offense are treated differently than adults in the criminal justice system. Juveniles, defined as those under the age of 18, are seen as less culpable for their o...
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Accidental Deaths During Felony Crimes: The Felony Homicide Law
Oct 19, 2013
Criminal acts always have the potential to spiral out of control and may have unforeseen consequences that were never part of the plan. Under Virginias felony homicide law, if one of those unforeseen a...
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The Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction
Oct 17, 2013
A felony conviction can carry lifelong consequences in addition to hefty prison sentences and fines. The origin of the word "felony" dates back to feudal England and committing a felony would result in...
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Open Carry and Concealed Weapons Laws in Virginia
Oct 14, 2013
What is the difference between walking into a CVS in Virginia with a pistol on your belt and walking into a CVS with a pistol under your shirt? Under Virginia law, one is legal, but the other could cos...
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Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics in Virginia
Oct 11, 2013
In Virginia, a complex scheme of statutes governs marijuana, narcotics, and other drug-related criminal charges. Drug crimes under Virginia law are seriously prosecuted and can bring with them very he...
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How Does A Domestic Violence Charge Affect My Military Career?
Oct 01, 2013
Domestic violence issues and theconsequences of protective orders affect military membersas well as civilians. Protective orders based on domestic violence charges are, however, addressed differently i...
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Credit Card Theft, Fraud, and Forgery Under Virginia Law: The Basics
Sep 28, 2013
It is rare today to carry around large amount of cash. Most people pay by a debt or credit card because it is convenient, easy, and may appear less risky than carrying cash. However, with the prolifera...
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Labor Day Weekend Brings over 11,000 Reckless Driving Tickets in Virginia
Sep 16, 2013
The unofficial beginning of fall is often marked by Labor Day holiday weekend. College students move from across the country, or from their parents homes, back to the dorms or student housing, campus b...
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How Do I Appeal My Criminal Conviction In Virginia?
Jul 08, 2013
All states have at least two types of courts: trial courts and appellate courts. While some of the smaller states only have the two levels, most states have three levels of courts: trial courts, interm...
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An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State
May 12, 2013
We get frequent calls from individuals who have recent warrants, and even warrants that are several years or a decade old, in Virginia Beach. Most of these warrants are based on traffic tickets, likere...
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