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...
When is a police search potentially illegal?
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...
Who is eligible for an expungement in Virginia?
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...
Sentencing Changes Coming July 1, 2021
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...