In 1980, the State of Virginia increased the threshold for felony charges to $200. Despite inflation in the years since, government leaders have not yet conceded another raise is necessary. At the law firm of , our experts understand the...
When Virginia residents like you face larceny charges, you may wonder about the impact a conviction could have on your life. Unfortunately, all convictions will leave a negative imprint behind. For this reason, those facing such criminal charges may...
Sometimes, the decisions made at certain points of life are not always ones to be proud of. Due to a number of factors, including poverty, poor health and the threat of bankruptcy, many Virginia residents commit acts of theft that can permanently ruin their...
In our previous blog post, we discussed burglary and some of the points that you can use to fight these charges. This isn't only theft crime that a person might face. No matter what type of theft charge you are facing, you should find out about what options you have...
Burglary charges are life-impacting charges because of the prison time, fines and social stigma associated with them. These aren't charges that are going to just go away. Instead, people who are charged with burglary have to build a strong defense. When you are...
When you are charged with larceny, you are facing possible fines and incarceration. You are also facing a criminal record that could lead to issues with basic necessities like employment and housing. With that in mind, if you are facing these charges, you should seek...
In the current state of the economy, municipalities and other government entities are having to find ways to cut costs so they can stay within budget. It seems like a bit of a ridiculous story when you read a headline stating that a middle school student is facing...
Whether you are charged with an attempted crime, which we discussed last week, or a crime that was completed, you need to understand what your rights are and what options you have. When you are first arrested, you were likely read your Miranda rights. Making sure that...
If you are trying to commit a crime and don't actually get to commit that crime, you might still face criminal charges for an attempted crime. Even though the charge that you face might not seem as serious as what was possible if you were successful in the commission...
Criminal charges can be frightening, no matter what the circumstances surrounding the allegations are. You might be paralyzed with the thought that your life is ending and that you will serve jail time. Life isn't over just because you are facing criminal charges, but...
