Whether you are falsely accused of sexual assault by your current spouse, former partner, someone you dated for a brief period or a person you have barely interacted with, it is essential to understand how these allegations could disrupt your life. Unfortunately, if...
When a Virginia traffic stop leads to a charge of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, quite a bit depends on whether that charge leads to a conviction. If it does, you may have to spend up to a year behind bars and pay hefty fines, among other...
When a Virginia law enforcement officer stops your car and charges you with driving under the influence, you may have valid concerns about potential penalties if the charge ends with a conviction. Virginia takes drunk driving quite seriously, and you may face a wide...
Getting pulled to the side of the road by an officer can send the pulse rate of any driver sky-high. If that driver also happens to have consumed any amount of alcohol, that might escalate the fear. The request to take a breath test to measure the alcohol content is...
Driving under the influence in Virginia remains a problem for individuals, families and society. This issue continues to take a toll on too many residents of the state. Looking at some of the numbers shows that both good news and disappointing news continue to fight...
When you face a criminal charge for a sexual offense in New Jersey, it has the potential to impact many parts of your life, should it lead to a conviction. New Jersey recognizes Megan’s Law, which outlines how and when you must register as a sex offender after...
Virginia takes drinking and driving seriously, and the penalties drivers face after receiving a conviction for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence are considerable. In addition to possible time in jail or prison, you may face any number of other...
Sex crimes in Virginia cover a lot of ground, and it helps to know your rights and obligations under the law. Understanding what constitutes a crime and how to fight an unfair charge puts you in a better position to avoid trouble. A strong legal defense could prove...
Though drunk driving trends in Virginia remain low by historical standards, the issue still disrupts lives in many different ways. Drivers charged with a DUI face significant penalties and accident victims suffer from serious injuries and even fatalities. A look at...
DUI checkpoints are a relatively common occurrence throughout the nation. However, it still makes many people uncomfortable for a number of reasons. If you do not want to go through a DUI checkpoint, do you have to? The good news is, you do not. Defining DUI...
