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…

With shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders enacted throughout the US to counter the novel coronavirus COVID-19, tempers can flare among family and household members in close quarters. Not surprisingly, the result is an increased number of calls and allegations regarding domestic violence. According to an NBC News article from April 5, 2020, 18 of 22 law…

Embezzlement is on the rise in today’s workplace, and the statistics indicate that companies of all sizes feel the impact. In a study, international specialty insurer Hiscox found that US companies lose around $1.13 million due to embezzling employees, and organizations having less than 500 workers comprise more than two-thirds of all cases. As a…

The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is wreaking havoc throughout the nation, forcing businesses, schools and even Virginia courts to close their doors.  Many individuals are left wondering what will happen to their cases.  Leary Law wants to ensure everyone that the courts are still hearing emergency orders and our law firm is still meeting with clients…

Most motorists are well-aware that it’s unlawful to operate a motor vehicle when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is in excess of the legal limit as stated in Virginia’s statue on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). You’re probably generally familiar with the penalties that you may face if you’re convicted on drunk driving charges, including imprisonment,…

Transportation policy in Virginia and throughout the US supports safe accommodation of all road users, but many people assume this vision only applies to those in motorized vehicles. Pedestrians and bicycle riders are just as entitled to use the roadways as cars, but the risk of accidents is every bit as real. The National Safety…

Motor vehicle accidents in Northern Virginia can be devastating, leaving injury victims with substantial medical bills and disabilities that make it impossible to return to work. Crashes can occur whether you are on your regular commute on I-66 into Washington, D.C., or in a parking lot at a retail establishment in Manassas. While many high-speed…