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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...