Criminal Defense

Traffic tickets seem unavoidable for drivers, but some citations are more common than others. A traffic ticket may be a small consequence of a violation of a traffic law. However, repeat violations lead to increased insurance rates and can jeopardize your driver’s...

Virginia considers drunk driving to be a serious offense, and the penalties you face for doing so increase in severity with each subsequent conviction. While you may not, depending on circumstances, have to spend time in jail after a first-time conviction for driving...

When you face domestic violence charges, it can be a confusing time in your life. Understanding what you are up against and how the law will impact your case is not always easy. It can help to learn more about the law and the details of such a charge. One of the first...

Preparing for your first job interview after a criminal conviction in Virginia may have you feeling lots of emotions. The uncertainty of how others will view you coupled with the anticipation of reentering the workforce can bring both anxiety and excitement. Knowing...

What would you do if you received a phone call today telling you that your child had been arrested for a serious crime?  Who would you call?  Where would you turn?  How far would you go to help your child and get him or her back on the right path? These are questions...

When a Virginia resident gets behind the wheel after knowingly consuming too much alcohol, the worst possible outcome in his or her mind is usually the fear of being cited for driving while intoxicated. Unhappily, many worse consequences may often follow, and some can...

When you're charged with a crime, you need to learn about the possible sentences that you're facing. Your attorney can help you find out this information, and some might be able to give you an idea of what trends the judge presiding over your case tends to favor. This...

Facing criminal charges means that you are looking at possible incarceration, fines and other penalties. These have to remain at the forefront of your mind when you are in this situation so that you can determine how to combat the charges. On top of thinking about...

Some incidents, such as car wrecks, might lead to more than one legal proceeding. These incidents might have a criminal case, but they might also have a civil one. This is perfectly legal since they serve different purposes. Understanding the differences between these...