In Virginia and across the country and world, the issue of human trafficking and people being forced into working as prostitutes is garnering a significant amount of attention. According to state law, prostitution not only relates to those who are soliciting a prostitute and the prostitutes themselves, but it also deals with those who are…

With the new Virginia school year beginning, there are more pressing concerns than what classes the students are going to take, their grades, and who their teachers are. The world has become significantly more dangerous with the unfortunate occurrence of school violence happening more and more frequently. In some circumstances, a student might make the…

Fairfax County treats drunk driving charges seriously. This is especially true if there is an accident and a person is injured or there is a fatality as a result. There are always two sides to every story and while an accident with injuries or death is a terrible thing to happen, the person who was…

Virginia teens who are facing accusations of being involved in criminal acts need to understand what they’re dealing with. An example is property crimes. These acts can be minor with limited penalties and more significant with long-term consequences. When it comes to a crime like larceny, it is imperative that the accused person know what…

White collar crime in Virginia might not sound as serious as other crimes that frequently occur, but the fact is that they can lead to hefty fines and incarceration. The amount of the fines and the duration of the prison sentence can be as severe, if not more so, than other criminal activities. One of…

For those facing drug charges in Fairfax County, there are many issues that must be dealt with as the case moves forward. Not only can there be serious consequences with the legal system for drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and other reasons for an arrest linked to drugs, but they can also result in…

When a vehicle is stopped by law enforcement in Virginia and an investigation into a possible incident of driving under the influence commences, many drivers are not aware of the law when it comes to breath test refusal. A misunderstanding of their rights could lead them to refuse to take the breath test when they…

The words, “white collar crime,” carry with them certain automatic connotations in Virginia and across the nation. Many people are not fully aware of what they fully entail, and that there are serious penalties associated with them. Allegations of passing bad checks fall into the category of white collar crime and fraud. The law is…

In Virginia, drugs are viewed as a very serious issue, with drug charges leading to the potential for harsh penalties. One such drug that is growing in popularity and prominence is methamphetamine, also known as “meth.” This drug can be manufactured by using various items that can be purchased relatively easily, and a lab can…

When facing drug charges in Virginia, there is the possibility of serious consequences that can have a long-term influence on a person’s life in the event there is a conviction. There are, however, options to reduce charges depending on the severity of the offense. It is possible that probation will be available under the law,…