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…

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…

Gangs are an ongoing problem in Virginia. Many of these groups target the typical teenager who might not have a direction in life or has come from a difficult family situation. The state has clear guidelines on how gangs form and the types of activities they engage in. Young people who are caught up in…

For teens in Virginia, the use of smartphones has become a part of daily life that they are unable to function without. That has naturally led to certain behaviors such as sexting that could lead to long-term consequences with the law. Understanding the dangers and negatives of this technology can help juveniles avoid them and…

When it comes to juveniles in Virginia, the law is different when it comes to search and seizure than it is for adults. There are certain rules for juveniles that are quite different than they would be if the person is 18 or older. When the search is made in a school, the student has…

Bullying is garnering a great deal of media attention in Virginia and throughout the United States. Given the increasing technology and various ways in which communication can commence, the ways in which children can mistreat one another are increasing as well. This is another layer to the age-old manner of exerting will and abuse on…

It’s natural that juveniles in Virginia, across the United States and throughout the world are going to get into mischief. Some of these acts are relatively innocent and don’t cause overt harm to anyone or anything. Others, however, lead to allegations of causing substantial damage and the underage person being charged with juvenile crimes. Understanding…

Teens in Fairfax County might be tempted to use alcohol for a variety of reasons. In some instances, it’s a simple matter of being a teenager and pushing the envelope of what’s legal and appropriate. In others, it’s due to the pressure of other teens who are doing the same thing. For whatever reason, many…

It’s natural for juveniles in Virginia to make mistakes, and sometimes these mistakes involve breaking state laws. While a person who is under the age of 18 might be granted more leeway than an adult, that doesn’t mean there aren’t penalties assessed in the juvenile law system. Being a teenager is not an excuse to…

A young person who is accused of juvenile crimes and arrested in Fairfax County will not just be confronted with the potential punishments, but might have to deal with long-term consequences. Because of the ramifications of a conviction regardless of the person’s age, it’s important to lodge a strong defense and avoid it if possible.…