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October
Drug Crimes Related to the Opioid Epidemic
Government Security Clearance Can Be Revoked As a Criminal Penalty
What to Do When Accused of Domestic Violence Based on False Information
How Do Out-of-State DUI Charges Work in Virginia?
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Burglary, Robbery & Larceny: Comparing & Contrasting
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Defining & Understanding Drug Distribution Crimes in Virginia
Criminal Appeals: Post-Judgment Motions That Can Turn a Case Around
Restoring Firearm Rights in Virginia: How to Do It & Who Can Help
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How Virginia Categorizes a Felony DUI Charge
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College Convictions: How Criminal Accusations Can Hurt Your Education
Is Marijuana Possession Strictly Illegal in Virginia?
2017
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What Is Public Intoxication?
How Do I Build a Legal Defense for Possession with Intent Charges?
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How Does a Conviction Impact My Employment Prospects?
What Is the Definition of Consent in Virginia?
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Can I Refuse a Breath Test?
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What is Unlawful Search & Seizure?
Three Helpful Tips When Being Arrested
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2017
What Is Public Intoxication?
In the state of Virginia, it is illegal to be intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in public. According to Virginia Code section 18.2-388, “If any person profanely curses or swears or is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.” Public intoxication in Virginia ...
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10
2017
How Do I Build a Legal Defense for Possession with Intent Charges?
Have you been charged with possession of illegal drugs with the intent to sell? State and federal laws regarding the possession and distribution of illegal drugs differ. Usually, the federal government enforces stricter drug sentencing guidelines. However, drug possession defenses are somewhat universal across state lines. Here are a few potential defenses that have been used in possession with ...
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9
2017
How Does a Conviction Impact My Employment Prospects?
Even after you’ve served your sentence, a criminal conviction can continue to follow you around and prevent you from rebuilding a stable life. One of the most important aspects of life that a criminal record can impact is your employability. While not every employer is going to run a background check, most will. This is because a background check can provide a wide range of information about your ...
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2017
What Is the Definition of Consent in Virginia?
In Virginia, rape and sexual battery are defined as “sexual intercourse or abuse, respectively, of a complaining witness against their will.” The state does not require “freely given consent” or “affirmative consent” in its definition of rape. At the age of 18, a person is completely able to consent to sexual acts in the state of Virginia. Persons of younger ages may be considered “consenting” ...
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