Drug Distribution and Manufacturing Charges in Virginia: Understanding the Law and Your Defense Virginia takes drug crimes very seriously especially those involving the manufacture, sale, or distribution of controlled substances or their imitations. Under §18.2-248 of the Virginia Code, it is unlawful for anyone to manufacture, sell, give, distribute, or possess with the intent to […]

Stalking Charges Under Virginia Law: What You Need to Know Being charged with stalking in Virginia is a serious matter that can carry long-lasting legal and personal consequences. Under §18.2-60.3 of the Virginia Code, stalking involves repeated conduct, whether in person, by phone, through mail, or electronically that is directed at someone with the intention […]

Virginia DUI Law: §18.2-266 & 18.2-270 – Driving Under the Influence in the Commonwealth Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Virginia is treated as a serious criminal offense, and a conviction can have lasting impacts on your freedom, finances, and future. Whether it’s your first charge or you’re facing repeat […]

Virginia Code §18.2-374.3 – Unlawful Use of Communications Systems Involving Minors In the digital age, criminal charges involving electronic communication are increasingly common—and among the most serious are those involving the solicitation of a minor. Under Virginia law, using the internet, phone, or any other electronic system to engage in or propose unlawful sexual acts […]

Comprehensive Guide to Petit Larceny Penalties in Virginia Petit larceny—often called petty theft—is among the most common property crimes in Virginia. Though it may seem minor, even a single misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine, and a permanent criminal record. For repeat offenders or specialized circumstances—animal theft, device […]

Understanding §18.2-103 of the Code of Virginia – Shoplifting and Larceny Offenses Under Virginia Code §18.2-103, the Commonwealth criminalizes specific forms of theft and deception occurring in commercial settings. Commonly known as shoplifting, this statute applies to anyone who, without paying the full purchase price and with intent to convert or defraud, engages in certain […]

Virginia Child Pornography Laws & Defenses: A Comprehensive Guide (Virginia Code §18.2-374.1:1) Crimes against children strike at our most fundamental values, and Virginia law reflects the seriousness of these offenses with some of the harshest penalties on the books. Child pornography—encompassing any visual depiction of a minor in a sexual context—carries felony convictions, decades of […]

Strangulation or Suffocation Charges in Virginia Comprehensive Guide to Virginia Strangulation Law and Defense Strategies When a moment of anger escalates into an act of violence around the throat, Virginia law treats it with the utmost seriousness. Strangulation—intentionally applying pressure to another person’s neck in a way that impedes breathing or blood flow—can turn a […]

Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member in Virginia In Virginia, assault and battery against a family or household member is not only a criminal offense—it is a charge that can carry serious legal and personal consequences. These cases often involve emotionally charged situations, and navigating them requires a clear understanding of the […]