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A criminal record can be one of the worst aspects of an arrest or a criminal charge. The state records of an arrest or prior charges can turn up whenever someone is subject to a criminal background check. Various parties could learn about someone's brush with the law...
Many Virginia drug possession charges are simple and straightforward. The person accused of breaking the law gets arrested after police officers find drugs in their pockets or purses. However, police officers often find drugs not on a person but rather near them. They...
Probation is in place to give offenders a second chance instead of jail time. However, it comes with very strict rules and harsh consequences if you violate the terms of your probation. Usually, people on probation are required to: Meet with a probation officer...
People in Virginia get arrested for drug offenses under many different circumstances. A traffic stop might lead to a vehicle search and someone's arrest. Police might respond to a domestic violence call and see paraphernalia in plain view when someone opens their...
Police officers are often eager to search wherever they can in pursuit of evidence that a crime has occurred. What officers find can give them reason to arrest someone and can also lead to a prosecutor charging that individual with a criminal offense. Physical...
Most people would much rather serve a period of supervised probation than go to jail for any length of time – but probation isn’t without its challenges and risks. Probation requirements vary greatly from situation to situation, so the restrictions you are under and...
When you have an over-the-counter medication at your house, and a friend or roommate is sick, you probably don’t think twice about sharing the medicine with them. You’re just trying to help them out, and you know that this is going to be beneficial. You just give them...
Are you on probation for a drug offense? Are you going through one of the state’s Drug Courts in order to avoid a serious criminal conviction? If so, you know (or should know) that you’re most likely going to have to submit to drug testing. Usually, drug testing is...
Many people accused of drug offenses get caught with drugs in their purses or their pockets, making it hard for them to defend against the charges they face. However, some people end up accused of drug offenses for simply being in close proximity to contraband or...
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...