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Virginia residents who are facing criminal charges are usually anxious about the situation – one in which most people never find themselves. Whether you face a drunk driving charge, a drug charge or even a serious felony charge, the potential for punishment if you are...
Multiple Virginia regulatory bodies concerned with traffic safety on the state’s varied roadways (e.g., the Department of State Police and Department of Transportation) annually work together to compile motor vehicle crash data. That is obviously a relevant exercise...
Most people who face a criminal charge in the Warrenton area will have their cases dealt with locally by the Virginia state courts. However, for some types of offenses, including many drug-related crimes and financial crimes, a person may find himself facing...
With the growth of the internet and increase in its use for financial transactions, the number of paper checks has declined. Nevertheless, paper checks are still providing fertile ground for forgers and others who want to abuse the banking system. The occurrence of...
In the state of Virginia, state authorities have a particular focus on hate crimes and will aggressively prosecute charges against those accused. According to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Virginia law allows for stiffer criminal penalties when...
The use of the internet to perpetrate various kinds of fraud schemes is hardly a novelty. Some fraud schemes now originate in and are operated from foreign countries. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York just announced the arrests of six...
Both the state and federal government regulates the usage, possession, distribution and manufacturing of drugs. However, despite the overlap found between federal and state laws, there are some notable differences. State and local law enforcement generally focus on...
Even those who are vehemently against distracted driving might find themselves partaking in unsafe habits while behind the wheel. Some activities are so common that many drivers ignore the danger and continue to perform them while operating their car, truck or...
Criminal charges can put your nerves on end, and for good reason. The charges that you’re facing could threaten you with jail or prison time, financially ruinous fines, and damage to your reputation that can affect nearly every aspect of your life. With that in mind,...
It is known that getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and could lead to criminal consequences in Virginia and elsewhere. Nonetheless, motorists still drive after consuming alcohol. Such an act could not only lead to a serious...
