Posts in 2017

Dec 09 Can a Police Officer Search My Car Without My Consent?

Some people might not know the 4 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable searches and ...

Sep 18 Murder vs. Manslaughter: What's the Difference?

When someone commits an unlawful killing, it can, legally speaking, be classified as either murder or manslaughter. The nature of ...

Sep 04 What is Entrapment?

There is a fine line between providing someone with the opportunity to commit a crime and coercing them into action. When a person ...

Aug 23 Hazing Laws on Campus

Hazing may start off as good-natured teasing or pranks, but this right-of-passage can be a dangerous practice. For this reason, ...

Aug 08 Relief from Sex Offender Registration

If you have been convicted of a sex crime , you may have been ordered to register the Virginia state sex offender registry. ...

Jul 14 What Is the Difference Between Constructive Possession & Actual Possession?

What Is Actual Possession? Actual possession charges occur if you are found by police and appear to have direct, physical control ...