Sex offender registration is one of the most burdensome collateral consequences of a Virginia sex crime conviction. As a sex offender, you need to regularly check in with local law enforcement and provide them with a wealth of information, which is then made accessible to the public. It’s not only inconvenient, it is embarrassing and in many cases a significant barrier to obtaining housing and employment. That’s why many are 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 to Do If You’re Being Investigated for Murder
If you’re facing a murder investigation in Virginia, it may feel like you’re constantly being questioned and worried about what your fate will be. This feeling can even be aggravated by the fact that murder investigations can take a long time to be resolved. There’s a lot of evidence to examine, the smallest of details can decide the outcome. Law enforcement officers and prosecutors can make their careers with a 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
What Parents Should Know About Heroin Charges in Roanoke, Va
There is currently a lot of discussion centered around heroin, heroin charges in Roanoke, Va, and the opioid epidemic in Virginia and across the U.S. Parents are tragically encountering heroin and the various legal and health-related consequences associated with its use for the first time. If you are dealing with your own or a loved one’s legal troubles connected to heroin, it is important to gain the facts. Heroin is Read More