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...

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...

Getting pulled over for driving while under the influence (DUI) is a painful experience, and many will try to fight it by refusing to take a breath or blood test or contesting the results of those tests. Virginia DUI laws carry stiff penalties, even for first...

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently signed into law a bill giving criminal defendants convicted at jury trials the choice between being sentenced by a judge or the jury that convicted them. Arguments for and against jury sentencing Proponents of the new reform...

Alcohol and large groups of people seldom have positive outcomes. Alcohol tends to take our social filter away, and as alcohol levels rise, often so do tempers. This, in turn, can lead to fights and sometimes, shootings. This is, unfortunately, the alleged case at a...

Regardless of the criminal charges you’re facing, there’s a lot riding on your criminal defense. An inadequate one can leave you at risk of facing severe penalties that might include prison time, fines, and a criminal record that can have a profound impact on your...

You shouldn’t plan on having to pull over on the side of the road and run through a series of tests to prove you aren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rather, your best bet is simply planning a sober ride. However, if you ever do find yourself at a DUI stop,...

It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle without a license in Virginia or any other state. However, the law generally differentiates between those who don't have a valid license and those who aren't able to produce their licenses when asked to present them. In most...