Drivers in Virginia who are arrested for driving under the influence will have an idea of the issues they are likely to face in the event that they are convicted. What they might not consider are the ancillary penalties that can be just as inconvenient if not outright damaging. Having legal help is often one…

In recent years, law enforcement has taken steps to more aggressively pursue various forms of corporate crime in Virginia and across the U.S. Included in the list of white collar crimes that have been in the news are those related to Ponzi schemes. Given the potential penalties that a person who is convicted on charges of being…

Juveniles in Virginia who are arrested and charged with crimes might be under the impression that the allegations will have long-term consequences. The simple matter of allegations of juvenile crimes having been committed can be a significant concern to teens and their parents even without a conviction. If there is a conviction, it can be…

LSNV created the Attorney of the Day Program (AOD), to help low-income victims of domestic violence get protective orders so that they, and their families, stay safe. The concept of the program is simple: rather than attempt to secure representation for protective order hearings at the last minute, LSNV asks pro bono attorneys to commit…

People in Virginia might have heard the term “money laundering” when watching the news or various dramatic programs, but it can be difficult to fully understand what it means and entails. There are various different subsets of money laundering. One in particular is trade-based money laundering (TBML). This is a tactic that alleged criminals will…

Drunk driving charges in Virginia can lead to severe penalties including being fined, losing driving privileges and even a prison sentence. These issues can not only result in a loss of freedom, but can result in longstanding problems that can affect a person’s entire life. Those who are from a different state and are driving…