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Did you know that there is an automatic expungement? Some people can benefit from this helpful tool that was introduced in the 2020 Special Session of the Virginia State Crime Commission. An automatic expungement is started by the Commonwealth of Virginia and allows a...
Probation can be a challenging aspect of dealing with a criminal conviction. While you have some freedoms, there are several restrictions that you need to remember. The court will often take it very seriously if you violate your probation. Probation violations can...
A criminal conviction will have a long-term impact on your opportunities. Your criminal record will limit what schools you can attend, the jobs you can obtain and the houses you can rent. If it has been some time since your criminal offense, you may have started to...
With the endorsement of Governor Northam of S.B.1406, adults over the age of 21 may lawfully possess up to one ounce of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product. Possession in excess an ounce of marijuana will be punishable by a $25 civil penalty....
Probation helps keep those accused of criminal offenses out of prison. Most people think of probation as the better option than incarceration when they face criminal charges. Probation can help you keep your job, provide for your family and maintain your freedom after...
On July 1, 2021, there will be a monumental change to the sentencing rules. One of the deterrents to taking a jury for your trial has been the risk of the jury sentencing a defendant. With changes coming soon, after conviction, whether with or without jury, the court...
In Henrico County, there is a drug court that specifically deals with those who have been accused of drug crimes. If you have been caught with prescription opioids that aren’t in your name or falsely accused of selling or transferring these prescription drugs to other...
Criminal charges can affect some people far more than others. College students are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to the impact of a charge on their life and their future. If you are a student or the parent of a college student, you probably already...
Drug charges can lead to serious penalties for those who are involved. Heroin, in particular, is one drug that the state is looking to get off the streets. While other types of opioids may have medical uses, heroin is an illegal street drug with the potential to cause...
You were young when you got into trouble with the law. As a result of multiple arrests and convictions, you ended up losing your right to possess a firearm. You lost your civil rights. You are living a limited life, even though you served your time in prison and paid...