Blog posts in Criminal Defense

At the time of the writing of this blog, Governor Ralph Northam is just months away for signing into law a bill that will make the possession of ...

THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDES THAT AN ACCUSED HAS A RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL. Under Virginia law, the right to a ...

It's no secret that a criminal record can make everyday life considerably more difficult. From applying for employment to finding housing, a criminal ...

What Is Child Abuse? Under Virginia law, a person commits child abuse if they assault or beat a child. This includes physical, sexual, and sometimes ...

The Criminal Consequences of Breaking Traffic Laws Each state has a comprehensive set of laws regulating automobile and pedestrian traffic. Anyone who ...

In Virginia, paying bond ensures a defendant will appear in court after being released from jail. This monetary sum is returned to the payor after a ...

Abduction (or kidnapping) is one of the most serious crimes in the state of Virginia. This can occur when a person transports, detains, or takes ...

These days, the college admissions process is so competitive and selective that most Ivy League schools only accept about 5-6% of student ...

Criminal defense attorneys have an ethical duty to represent the interests of their clients regardless of suspected guilt or innocence. At The Law ...