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Month: December 2020

Understanding assault and battery charges in Virginia

On Behalf of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. | Dec 29, 2020 | Assault And Battery

While some states treat assault and battery as a single crime, Virginia distinguishes between assault and battery vs. simple assault. Battery requires unwanted, harmful physical contact while assault requires only a threat or attempt. Before facing this type of court...

3 ways drug charges affect college careers

On Behalf of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. | Dec 4, 2020 | Drug Charges

Balancing your studies and a social life as a college student is certainly a challenge. In this tough but exciting new environment, you might turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of fun or stress relief. However, possession of controlled substances can greatly affect...