Helping You When You Need It Most
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...
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...