Virginians who are accused of sexual crimes will not only have to face the legal ramifications for the allegations but also the aftermath with their personal and professional life. While sex offenses are bad enough with the major stigma accompanying them, these are exponentially worse when they involve child sexual abuse. Those who are confronted…

Juveniles in Virginia who are charged with criminal offenses must be aware of the possibility of the case being certified and transferred from juvenile court to circuit court and being tried as an adult. If the juvenile is 14 or older and has been accused of committing a felony, this could occur. With the certification…

Drug charges in Virginia can vary in severity and hinge on certain factors. One issue that should be considered when there is an arrest related to drugs is the location where the drugs were sold or manufactured. The serious consequences that accompany any drug arrest can be worse if the incident occurs in a certain…

Certain allegations of criminal activity and a subsequent arrest in Virginia and across the country will elicit an immediate reaction from the media and the public. Others, however, are perceived as less severe because they might not involve violence or an individual victim. These are frequently white collar crimes stemming from a federal investigation. In recent years,…