If you suspect that you are being investigated for a drug crime, the actions you take now will have a big impact on the types of charges–if any–and how your case will unfold. Federal agents and drug task forces do not generally use their resources to investigate simple drug possession. Their goal is to arrest significant offenders. So, if you sense you are being watched or investigated by agencies like Read More
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Violating VA Protective Orders: Penalties & Consequences
Also known as restraining orders, a Virginia protective order is a court mandate that limits or prohibits interaction between individuals for a certain period. Protective orders are also serious legal matters that show up in criminal background checks and prevent you from contacting the person named in the order. Widely used in divorce, child custody, and domestic violence situations, violating the terms of a protective order in Virginia is a Read More
Legal Help for Roanoke Protesters
The small community of Roanoke is joining larger cities across the nation to condemn the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis one week ago. Protests over the past few days, largely organized by Black Lives Matter – Roanoke and numbering in the hundreds have marched through downtown Roanoke, Valley View, Hershberger Road, the Berglund Center, and ended outside the Roanoke police department. While the demonstrations Read More
Will Going to Rehab Help Your Case?
Getting help for drug and alcohol issues is always a good idea, regardless if you’ve been arrested. But facing criminal charges in Virginia that stem from substance abuse is certainly not a rare occurrence. Approximately 18% of all state and federal inmates reported that they committed their crimes to obtain money for drugs. This accounts for a lot of crime and not just drug charges. Drug abuse is a significant Read More
Felony Sentencing Guidelines in Virginia
If you’ve been charged with a felony in Virginia, you may be facing a possible prison sentence, lengthy probation, fines, or some combination of these penalties. However, many people are shocked to discover that these consequences are not set in stone, but are subject to a judge’s discretion. In many cases, sentences are left up to a judge’s discretion and will be guided by Virginia’s felony sentencing guidelines If you’ve Read More