A person found guilty of a DUI in Virginia faces a complex range of possible consequences. The actual sentencing depends upon several factors, most relating to the individual's driving record and the level of intoxication. The age of the convicted person does not...
Statutory rape refers to sexual intercourse with a minor, and it is a crime, even if the two willing participants are only a couple of years apart. This becomes a complicated issue, especially if someone a freshman or sophomore in college is dating his or her high...
Obtaining a higher education has become shockingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, you can probably complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to gauge your eligibility for government-backed loans, grants and work-study funds. When you prepare your...
For some, shopping is a therapeutic experience. For others, it can be boring, or even stressful. When you’re shopping there’s likely a lot on your mind, and you might not expect the experience to get a rather stressful bookend. Shoplifting charges are a very startling...
Money laundering is the act of disguising the origin of money obtained through illegal activity. In Virginia, that specifically means the commission of a felony. In a sense, those who commit money laundering compound one offense with another. Although they may not...
If you are facing criminal charges, you likely have many questions. What might a conviction do to your life? How will it affect your future? You may be particularly concerned about your job. You want to keep earning an income, supporting your household and...
For most people facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI), the assumption is that a breathalyzer test is definitive and inadmissible in court. If your test shows you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than the legal limit, you may assume there’s...
If charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you are going to worry about what a conviction means for your future. Besides the obvious worry about possible jail time or fines, you may wonder what a conviction will do to your driving privileges. In Virginia, even...
