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....
Criminal Defense
Facing assault and battery charges for a fight? Defend yourself
When you saw your friend walking down the street, you quickly ran up to them to stay hello. The person they were walking with turned suddenly and started acting aggressively towards you. You had no idea what they were doing, but when they took a swing at you, you...
Grand larceny threshold doubled in 2020
You were with a friend in a department store when they laughed and told you that they were going to walk out of the store with a new bag. The theft itself bothered you, but you were concerned most because of the value of the piece. Listed at around $550, the accessory...
Understanding the types of property crimes
When a person owns property, this means that they have certain rights in regard to this property. If someone else deprives the owner of their property or damages their property in some way, they will likely be committing a crime.There are several different laws in...
Shoplifting disasters: What to do when your child steals
You were fine with your child going to the mall with their friends. After all, they're getting to an age where they deserve more independence.Unfortunately, the friends you thought they were going to see were not the friends they met up with. Instead, they were...
When could you find yourself facing assault charges in Virginia?
Many people use the words assault and battery as though they were interchangeable or inextricably intertwined. While the two definitely relate to one another, their meanings do vary somewhat from state to state and can either overlap or exist independent of one...
Theft: Are you stealing or borrowing? Your intentions matter
Theft is something most people are familiar with. At its core, it's taking something that doesn't belong to you without another person's permission. Theft might be from a friend or family member. It might be from a store or employer.Legally, theft is defined as taking...
Criminal defense strategies: The defense of “I didn’t do it”
Every individual facing criminal charges in the United States benefits from the fact that he or she is "innocent until proven guilty." In this respect, simply being accused of a crime is never enough for the court to see you as having committed the crime. You will...
That criminal conviction can make a career nearly impossible
As you stand in court, facing accusations of criminal activity, you should know that the ramifications of this case can stretch on far past the immediate impact. This is something that may change your life. It may define who you are and who you can become forever.Yes,...
Think beyond court-imposed penalties in felony cases
Criminal charges come with a lot of uncertainty. For people who are facing felony charges, the entire court process can be stressful. During this part of the case, the defendant might be focused on the penalties that the court might impose, such as incarceration,...