Virginia lawmakers are set to review new gun control legislation. Introduced by Virginia Senate Majority Leader Richard L. Saslaw, Senate Bill NO. 16 (SB 16) would prohibit the sale, purchase, transport, and possession of assault firearms and certain related magazines.…
Sex crimes are among the most serious types of criminal offenses in Virginia. Along with an array of other consequences — potentially including significant jail time — a conviction for a sex-based offense could result in mandatory registration on a…
Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense in Virginia. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, it is unlawful to operate a car/motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is at or above 0.08 percent. One of the most common…
Virginia has perhaps the harshest traffic laws and regulations in the entire country. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, motorists who are caught travelling more than 20 miles per hour above the speed limit or 80 miles per hour total can…
Drug possession is a serious criminal offense in Virginia. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-250, it is against the law for a person to knowingly possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription or otherwise valid permission. There are two different…
It is becoming increasingly common for young people to be involved in sexual assault cases, and for college students to be accused of sexual assault as the “Me Too” movement continues across college campuses. If you are facing criminal charges…
Facing drug charges in Richmond, Virginia can be extremely upsetting, especially if the charges you are facing could result in jail time. There are many different kinds of drug possession and distribution offenses at the state and federal levels, and…
