In Virginia, many people under the age of eighteen will get caught up in incidents and behavior that lead to an arrest. While a large proportion of these incidents do limited damage and can be chalked up to youthful indiscretions, others can lead to serious allegations of juvenile crimes with long-term consequences. Teens and their…

Sex offenses in Virginia can not only lead to serious charges and penalties, but they also carry with them negative perceptions that can follow a person around for the rest of his or her life. They can harm a person trying to get a job, be admitted to a school, and even where they can…

People in Virginia who are dealing with drug charges must fully grasp all the various issues they will face from the time they are charged all the way through to the trial. A concern that must be factored in to any arrest related to drug offenses is whether the accused will face federal charges. One…

For most people in Virginia and across the country, being arrested is the last thing they think will happen to them. When the charges are such that they will not only cause problems for the person who was arrested but will also stir public outrage against them, it is significantly worse. Such is the case…