If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Virginia and another driver was at fault, it can be incredibly frustrating to work through the claims process in order to seek the financial compensation you deserve. While auto insurance claims and car accident lawsuits can certainly require you to spend time and energy on…

Stories about mass shootings and firearms offenses make their way into the headlines with alarming frequency, but there is much more to Virginia gun laws than you would ever read about in the news. Some statutes cover conduct you thought would be legal or impose penalties that are much harsher than you expect; other laws…

Drunk driving is illegal in every US state, but a DUI case in Virginia could be more serious depending on the age of the motorist. It is unlawful for anyone under 21 years old to consume alcohol, so there are different laws that apply for underage DUI. However, if you were under age 18 when…

If you were recently injured and have been considering filing a personal injury claim, or if you are in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit, how will COVID-19 affect your case? It is important to discuss any and all specifics with a Virginia personal injury attorney, but in the meantime, we want to say…

For individuals under 18 years old and their parents, having a criminal case go through Virginia’s juvenile court system may seem like a blessing – especially if you’re facing collateral consequences. Instead of the severe punishment a minor could face for a conviction in adult court, he or she will be adjudicated as delinquent. The…

You are probably familiar with the basics of DUI laws in Virginia, so you know you face harsh penalties for a DUI conviction. Your driver’s license will be revoked for 12 months, you could receive a mandatory minimum fine of $250, and the court could issue a fine up to $2,500. Plus, drunk driving is…

Every year, the Virginia Department of State Police publishes its report on Crime in Virginia, which contains a summary of all types of offenses, arrests, offender demographics, and other information on the crimes that took place in the state during that 12 month period. Though you’re probably familiar with the term “white collar crimes,” you…

It probably comes as no shock to know that officials in the criminal justice community continue to crack down on drug crimes, and the Virginia Department of State Police annual publication Crime in Virginia is proof. In 2019, there were 46,429 people arrested for violating controlled substances laws, including possession, selling, and trafficking. More than…

If your child was arrested for an alleged sex crime, you’ll immediately be hit with a wide range of concerns. One of the first is whether the case will proceed through Virginia’s juvenile court system, or if your child will be prosecuted as an adult. You may also wonder about the implications for your child’s…

There’s no question that life as we know it has been disrupted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has led to an increase in theft crimes like grand larceny, as Washington, DC Fox affiliate News Channel 5 reported via an April 15, 2020 video. This rise in criminal activity has put owners of…