Blog Posts in September, 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 ...

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. The lack of consent is inferred when sexual conduct was committed by the following: Intimidation Physical Force Threats Age, mental impairment, or physical ...