Police officers who suspect people of criminal activity should approach their suspicions carefully. If they violate the law or the rights of the people they arrest, their actions can impact what happens next. In some cases, police officer misconduct is significant...
Drugs don’t need to be illegal to lead to criminal charges
Anyone who gets caught in possession of prohibited drugs is likely already aware that their actions violate the law. Those who possess, manufacture or distribute prohibited drugs can face serious criminal charges and major penalties. Plenty of other people could be at...
What is “organized retail theft” under Virginia law?
In recent years, retail theft has become a much more serious and costly issue for stores of all sizes – from small local shops to national “big box” chains and everything in between. It has also become considerably more organized, destructive and violent. Many...