Few business owners have any reason to consider how a criminal conviction could threaten their livelihood -- until they’re staring charges in the face. Whether you own a small retail store, a restaurant, a professional practice or a large company, know that a criminal...
For many young adults, college is their first experience living away from home and making autonomous decisions. While this independence is empowering, it also opens the door to mistakes, some of which can have legal consequences. Many college students who find...
A police officer pulls you over for speeding, and you know that you’re likely to get a traffic ticket. You were breaking the speed limit, perhaps because you were in a hurry to get to work or some other obligation. Or, maybe you just didn’t understand what the speed...
Being under investigation may not mean you’ve been arrested or charged, but it is still a serious situation that requires immediate attention. Many people make the mistake of thinking they don’t need legal representation because the police haven’t filed formal charges...
The police may search a home or vehicle for evidence related to a crime. After a police search, for example, law enforcement may find illegal substances or weapons, stolen property or other types of incriminating evidence. This type of evidence could be used against...
The penalty for a first-time DUI in Virginia is a minimum $250 fine, a one-year driver's license suspension and potential jail time. This happens almost immediately, disrupting your daily life and creating immediate challenges for work, family responsibilities, and...
Nobody wants to miss out on a college party. The drinks, the music and the people are part of what makes it so enjoyable. But if you are under 21, even simply holding a beer can lead to lasting consequences. If you have been arrested for underage drinking, it is...
Your child never drank in high school—at least not that you knew of—so you assumed that they would continue this behavior when they went to college. That’s why you’re so surprised when you get a phone call saying that they’ve been arrested at a party for underage...
Reckless driving is more serious than most other traffic violations. Basic traffic infractions lead to tickets, not a criminal record. However, reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense. People accused of highly unsafe conduct in traffic may face significant...
There are two primary legal justifications for driving under the influence (DUI) charges under state law. The first is an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Individuals who fail chemical testing may be subject to arrest and prosecution. The other main reason...
