When a person is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense in Virginia, that criminal conviction can have consequences that last well beyond the completion of a sentence. Indeed, having a criminal record can make it difficult or even impossible for a person to be hired for particular jobs, to be able to rent certain…

If you live in Virginia, you’ve probably seen the numerous news stories about Senate Bill No. 16 (SB 16), or the “Assault firearms and certain firearms magazines; prohibiting sale, transport, etc., penalties” bill. Indeed, you may even be someone who is actively advocating for or against the legislation. Whatever your familiarity with the legislation, SB…

Senate Bill No. 16 (SB 16) in Virginia, which has been put forth for the 2020 legislative session, has gained national attention. The bill seeks to amend and expand the definition of an assault weapon, as well as institute an assault weapon ban statewide. These two provisions of the legislation are not just the ones…

If you are stopped for a traffic offense in Fairfax, it is extremely important to know that certain types of traffic charges can be extremely serious in Virginia. To be sure, not all traffic offenses are equal, and many of them can result in a criminal record. While many people assume that traffic offenses are…

If you get hurt in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you do file a personal injury claim, what will happen if the defendant argues that you are partially to blame for the accident itself or for the severity of your injuries? For…

After getting hurt in a serious accident, it can be difficult to think about going through the process involved in filing a lawsuit. However, it is important to keep in mind that filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the only way for you to seek financial compensation for your losses. The following are three…

If you have a child who has been convicted of a crime, or even if your minor child was arrested for an offense and charged but never convicted, it is important to learn more about the expungement process for juvenile crimes. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), expungement is the process through which court…

If your minor child is arrested for a criminal offense, it is extremely important to begin working with a Fairfax juvenile criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. For many juvenile offenders, it is possible to go through a diversion program that ultimately can prevent the minor from having a criminal record and serving time…

Couples going through the divorce process in Virginia may focus considerable effort on dividing up marital property, but many tend to overlook what happens to the debts they’ve incurred during their marriage. The matter may be somewhat clear in the case of a home or auto loan, but there are many complicated legal issues that…

The Virginia criminal code encompasses many types of unlawful activities under its article on Criminal Sexual Assault, and one of the most serious is aggravated sexual battery. When the term “aggravated” is inserted before the title of a criminal offense, you can expect a long prison sentence, fines, and probation for a conviction; the inclusion…