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...
What is an automatic expungement?
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...
Marijuana Possession in 2021
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....
Expunging Your Record
Because the police and prosecutors sometimes arrest and prosecute without getting a conviction, and having an arrest record for any crime is not conducive to obtaining the job you are seeking, the General Assembly has devised a way to remove this blemish from your...