Criminal Defense

Assault and battery cases can lead to jail time, large fines and an embarrassing criminal record that could haunt somebody for life. People in Virginia get arrested for assault and battery in many different circumstances. Sometimes, police officers show up after an...

It only takes one mistake for a college student to end up accused of some kind of drug offense. Simple possession charges could result if someone gets caught possessing certain substances or while under the influence. On the other hand, if there is reason to suspect...

Even nonviolent drug offenses often mean major penalties for the people accused. Virginia state law imposes penalties for using, possessing and transferring controlled or prohibited substances. Depending on the substance involved and the amount police claim to have...

Prescription medications are useful for all sorts of health issues. There are medications that help people control their blood pressure and drugs that help insomniacs fall asleep at night. Some prescription medication lends itself to abuse, which is why there are...

When you see police lights behind your vehicle, you may have many questions. Why are they stopping you? Will you be safe? What should you do if they question you? One question that many have can be key to protecting your rights: do you have to let them search your...

When a student in Virginia transition from high school to college, they get into an environment that they have never experienced before, both mentally and physically. They have the pressure to survive, fit in, get into activities, meet new people and do well on their...

The penalties for possessing controlled substances are notoriously harsh in Virginia, and individuals found with even small amounts of marijuana for a second time face up to a year in jail. The sentences handed down to those convicted of possessing more dangerous...

Every charge in Virginia has a possible defense, including drug possession charges. Your attorney might use one of these defenses to get your charges reduced or dropped altogether. In some cases, they might be able to prove that the prosecution violated your...

Parents in Roanoke and surrounding communities spanning Southwest Virginia understandably focus closely on their children. That is what parents do, of course, with the fostering of their offspring’s best interests being constant at every stage of growth. That love and...

Cheating is fairly commonplace in schools. When you think about those attending college, they may range in age anywhere from around 16 to 22. There are people younger and older as well.For the most part, teens and young adults still have some growing up to do....