There are thousands of vehicles in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia, at any one time. The majority of drivers at the wheel of these vehicles will adhere to the speed limits and other laws. Nonetheless, there will be a minority who don’t. There may even be some who...
You’re facing criminal charges and this is a very worrying time. The police and prosecution say that you have been charged based on the evidence against you. The thing about evidence is that it should be tested, and this is exactly what your legal representatives can...
There will likely soon be a new criminal law on the books in Virginia, as legislators in the House of Delegates recently passed a bill that criminalizes specific assault scenarios in ways that are distinct and heightened from the state’s generalized assault statute. ...
In response to an uptick in certain criminal activities, Virginia lawmakers recently passed a law that significantly increases the penalties that individuals will face in the event that they are convicted of retail theft in the state. The bill specifically targets...
What does it mean to have my criminal record expunged? Having a criminal record can haunt you long after paying your price to society. With something as simple as a DUI on your record, you might have a difficult time renting property, owning a firearm, participating...
Even if you are certain you are doing nothing wrong, being pulled over by the police can still be stressful. The experience becomes even more terrifying if you have had a couple of drinks. If the police have reason to believe that you are intoxicated behind the wheel,...
One of the key reasons people face and are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) charges is because they fail a breath test. It is only natural that many bars, restaurants and even festivals have set up testing machines so that individuals can make informed...
It has been widely reported in both local and national media that drug overdoses are now the single greatest cause of unnatural death in Virginia. As a result of this profound tragedy, Virginia lawmakers are urgently seeking solutions but are struggling to agree on...
Those who have served their debt to society – behind bars, via probation or both – are often branded as criminal offenders in very public ways for the rest of their lives. Although most felons must contend with the consequences of having a criminal record for life,...
It is far easier said than done, but if you’ve recently been charged with criminal wrongdoing, you need to stay off of social media until your case is fully resolved. If you’re like most American adults, you spend a relatively significant amount of your time on at...