When a person is charged with the offense of driving under the influence in Virginia, a frequently understated issue that is the possibility of other legal violations that can be alleged along with the DUI. These can compound DUI charges, result in multiple offenses being lodged and lead to a felony conviction. The punishments a…

The number of incidences of computer fraud and related crimes linked to it are growing significantly in Virginia, throughout the U.S. and around the world. Since storing and sharing personal information on computers is still relatively new, there are many different acts that are illegal and can lead to various penalties even if the person…

In Virginia, using a fake identification is against the law. Many might not know that there are certain subsets of the law that have a variety of different criteria and penalties attached to them. Using a birth certificate fraudulently and manufacturing, selling or possessing false official licenses are two examples of legal violations that can…

While many allegations of criminal acts in Virginia will be viewed negatively and cause problems in the personal life of the person who is accused, there are few if any crimes that are perceived worse than those involving possession of child pornography. A person who is confronted with charges linked to child pornography in any…

There can be long-term consequences for those who drink and drive while under the age of 21 in Virginia. First, it is illegal for teens to be consuming alcohol to begin with. When they do so and choose to get behind the wheel of a car, there can be a multitude of penalties that can…

Drivers in Virginia who are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence are likely aware of the possibility of submitting to a breath test to determine their blood alcohol content level. The amount of alcohol in the blood will often be the difference between being arrested or not. What drivers might not know is…