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…

Drivers in Virginia are expected to adhere to all traffic rules and laws, including being sober when behind the wheel. When a person is stopped by law enforcement on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and an investigation commences with an eventual arrest, those who are dealing with these drunk driving charges need to know how…

Teens in Virginia might not understand the difference between what they believe to be a harmless series of pranks and what ventures into the illegal and turns into harassment. However, when that line is crossed it can lead to serious long-term consequences if there is a conviction on the allegations. It is with this in…

People in Virginia might not know that the simple act of possession of drug paraphernalia can lead to charges just as easily as possessing the drugs themselves. Even if a person was not using drugs or involved in its sale or manufacture, there can be charges linked to drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia consists of materials,…

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…