Driving under the influence in Virginia is always a serious legal issue with some potentially far-reaching implications, no matter what. While a DUI in Virginia is normally labeled as a misdemeanor, the impact can still be severe. There are also certain circumstances in which a Virginia DUI can be escalated into a more severe classification as a felony. As opposed to a misdemeanor, a felony DUI conviction will mean more Read More
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Reducing Malicious Wounding Charges in Virginia
It is easy to understand how someone can be caught up in a heated situation. Tempers can flare, actions can be misinterpreted, and circumstances can be misconstrued. In some cases, you may even be misidentified or falsely accused. It may seem like an easy fix to just sit down with police officers if you’ve been accused of a violent act like malicious wounding, but if someone suffered an injury – Read More
What’s the Difference Between Assault & Battery and Malicious Wounding in Virginia
If you are charged with a crime in Virginia after a violent incident, it can be very stressful. Whether you are charged with simple assault, assault and battery, or a malicious wounding related offense, you’ll be confronted with possible jail time and serious damage to your record and reputation. The allegations may be misconstrued – even flat out false, and the charges may not reflect what happened in your opinion. Read More
Sexual Assault at Music Festivals in Virginia
The popularity of music festivals in the U.S. cannot be overstated. According to Billboard, approximately 32 million people attend at least one music festival in America every year. Just a few major music festivals that take place each year include Coachella, Riot Fest, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Sasquatch!, Bonnaroo, Afropunk Fest, Pitchfork, and Mo Pop. Virginia is home to Lockn’ Festival, FloydFest, and many more local events. These festivals bring in tens Read More
Virginia to Test Decades of Backlogged Rape Kits
When allegations of sexual assault are made, samples of the potential victim’s hair, bodily fluids, and garments are collected and stored, commonly referred to as rape kits. Once analyzed in a lab facility, these pieces of evidence can provide DNA evidence for use in a criminal trial. However, law enforcement agencies across Virginia–and the nation– often fell short, even failing to send rape kits to a laboratory. As a result, Read More