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  • 2023
    • March
      • 3 types of protective orders
      • Research: What are the reasons behind fraud?
      • How do prosecutors show someone had intent to distribute drugs?
    • February
      • Can the police examine your trash?
      • Is drug prescription fraud a felony?
      • How does embezzlement become a larceny charge?
    • January
      • Can you withdraw a guilty plea?
  • 2022
    • December
      • 2 mistakes to avoid when there is a protection order against you
      • How long will a protective order last?
      • What if addiction is to blame for your recent drug charges?
      • Can police enter and search my home without a warrant?
    • November
      • 3 things to know about compassionate allowances
      • Can you avoid a criminal record if addiction led to your arrest?
    • October
      • What must a prosecutor prove to convict you of embezzlement?
      • How long does it take to get through an SSDI appeal?
      • Can you still get a DUI if you’ve not drunk all day?
      • Could you face a DUI for prescription medications?
    • September
      • 2 times you could face theft-related charges without stealing
      • When is a Virginia DUI potentially a felony offense?
      • What happens when you file a reconsideration on your SSDI claim?
      • What does “possession with intent to distribute” mean?
    • August
      • How the police trick you into waiving your legal rights
      • Could sleeping in your car lead to a DUI?
      • The difference between short-term and long-term protective orders
      • Can intoxication at the time of an assault help your defense?
    • July
      • Is forgery a type of theft?
      • What is probable cause?
      • Potential defenses to DUI charges
    • June
      • The law about expungements will change drastically in 2025
      • Can police officers search you for no reason?
      • Why the SSA will periodically review your medical condition
    • May
      • Can you get SSDI for asthma?
      • Did you get caught sharing your prescription drugs?
      • Can you get SSDI for dizziness?
      • Types of larceny charges in Virginia
    • April
      • What does an illegal stop mean for your DUI charges?
      • Can you get Social Security Disability for headaches?
      • 3 consequences of protective orders
    • March
      • The link between drug charges and addiction
      • Can a DUI impact your Social Security Disability?
      • Are second opinions important for Social Security Disability?
      • How a Virginia DUI conviction impacts your auto insurance rate
    • February
      • How to use a pain diary to get SSDI benefits
      • Do you have enough credits to claim SSDI benefits?
      • What is the link between DUI and manslaughter in Virginia?
    • January
      • If you put something in your pocket, is that shoplifting?
      • Know the risk of a second-offense DUI
      • Remember: You can get a DUI for marijuana use
  • 2021
    • December
      • Why were my SSD benefits denied?
      • Can I refuse a breathalyzer test in Virginia?
      • You may have to appeal before you receive SSDI benefits
      • Watch out for myths concerning alcohol and driving
      • How might an ignition interlock device lead to further trouble?
      • When does a Virginia theft become a felony offense?
    • October
      • New VA law restricts traffic stops for certain minor violations
    • September
      • Schedule I and II drug charges in Virginia
    • August
      • Your SSD claim for benefits, medical records and the RFC forms
    • July
      • Can you lie to the police?
    • June
      • 3 Things to know about Virginia’s laws on soft recreational drugs
    • May
      • What happens after you’ve been arrested?
    • April
      • Do you know how to invoke your right to remain silent?
    • March
      • Can police officers legally lie to you?
    • February
      • How to get your SSDI claim approved quickly
    • January
      • Types of Virginia theft charges
  • 2020
    • December
      • Understanding assault and battery charges in Virginia
      • 3 ways drug charges affect college careers
  • 2018
    • March
      • College students: Don’t make these mistakes on spring break
    • February
      • How damaging is an underage DUI charge?
    • January
      • Differences between SSD and SSI
      • Is the walking field sobriety test accurate?
      • Do you qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Virginia’s age of consent
      • What are the consequences for breaking curfew?
      • What should you know about your drug charges?
    • November
      • Fentanyl: one culprit in the opioid epidemic
      • What are the penalties for drinking before you’re 21?
      • The one-leg stand field sobriety test
      • How far is too far? teen sexting and the law
    • October
      • Addressing america’s prescription drug problem
      • The outlook of social security benefits
      • Repeat DWI, mandatory minimum sentence
      • Tried as a child or an adult? virginia decides
    • September
      • Disability benefits for disabled adult children
      • Field sobriety tests not always accurate
      • The details of juvenile marijuana laws
    • August
      • Violent juvenile crimes
      • Go to jail and lose your Social Security benefits
      • Eligibility factors for Social Security disability benefits
      • Sexting: harmless fun or a dangerous act?
      • New bill seeks end of bail bond programs
    • July
      • Social Security disability and the earned credits requirement
      • What to expect after a DUI arrest
      • What to expect during the arrest process
    • June
      • All drunk driving and boating charges are serious matters
    • May
      • Indicators police look for when they suspect you’re driving drunk
      • Think about all the options you have for your drug case
      • Know the classification of the drugs involved in your case
      • Know what you can do to help your child in juvenile court
    • April
      • Understand what a status offense is in juvenile court
      • Know what you need to consider in a drunk driving case
      • Employment prospects can be impacted by a DUI conviction
      • The juvenile court system is different from the adult court
    • March
      • Addressing underlying elements might help drug cases
      • Mexican drug cartels are blamed for heroin epidemic
      • Penalties associated with being charged with drunk driving
    • February
      • Drunk driving charges aren’t always predictable but you can fight
      • What does the Drug Enforcement Agency do?
      • President Trump takes hard stance against criminal organizations
    • January
      • What important points should I remember in a DUI stop?
      • Know what points to evaluate in a drunk driving stop
      • Know your options for answering to a drug charge
  • 2016
    • December
      • Drug charges can range from minor to very serious
      • Man from Virginia facing DUI charges after deadly accident
      • Minimizing penalties might be a DUI defense strategy
      • Options are often possible in juvenile justice cases
    • November
      • Drunk driving conviction can affect employment
      • Traffic stops for drunk driving can be tricky
      • Elements of drug cases determine defense strategies
      • What is considered drug paraphernalia?
    • September
      • Fighting for the rights of youths in the juvenile justice system
      • Youths often financially burdened by the juvenile justice system
      • What should I know about impaired driving in Virginia?
    • August
      • Find out the options for dealing with a juvenile justice case
      • Juveniles need help, not more problems
      • Habitual offender DUIs can lead to harsh consequences
      • Know options for dealing with drug charges in Virginia
    • July
      • What are some juvenile justice terms?
      • Resolution of case may lead to reinstatement of football players
      • Teen accused of murder, held without bond
      • Supreme Court draws a line between blood and breath tests
    • June
      • Are there any methods to prevent or reduce juvenile delinquincy?
      • What is the booking process like after a DUI arrest?
      • DUI charges require customized defense strategies
      • Several factors affect your blood alcohol concentration
    • May
      • What types of crimes involve prescription drugs?
      • Do you need to be drunk to get a minor in possession charge?
      • What are some myths about drinking alcohol?
    • April
      • Drug convictions can impact student aid eligibility
      • Get information that is crucial to a juvenile justice case
    • March
      • Juvenile courts are very different from adult courts
      • Investigation is crucial in a DUI defense case
      • DUI convictions sometimes mean time in school or rehabilitation
    • February
      • What are juvenile status offenses?
      • Juvenile justice can make a difference in a child’s life
      • A stern defense is crucial when you are facing drug charges
      • What does drug paraphernalia mean?
    • January
      • DUI defense incorporates several aspects into 1 plan
      • A drugged driving defense must take specific points into account
      • Drug addiction can often lead to criminal charges
  • 2015
    • December
      • What are the penalties for cocaine charges in Virginia?
    • November
      • What are some alcohol-related charges besides DUI in Virginia?
      • Man sentenced to prison for DUI-related fatal crash
      • Juveniles have specific rights during questioning by police
    • October
      • Your defense options depend on the circumstances of your case
      • Programs in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
      • Juvenile justice: Underage drinking requires a vigorous defense
    • September
      • Basic terms you should know for a juvenile justice case
      • How does the Sixth Amendment affect a criminal case?
    • August
      • What are the laws governing marijuana in Virginia?
      • Drunk driving defense requires investigation and action
      • Defense is still possible in pro se drunk driving cases
    • July
      • How are problems in juvenile justice facilities addressed?
      • Juvenile justice is a serious matter for minors
    • June
      • When are juveniles sent to the adult criminal court system?
      • Get your defense going as soon as possible after a DUI arrest
      • Woman facing DUI convicted of amended charge of reckless driving
    • May
      • Fight against drug charges to protect your freedoms and rights
      • Drug convictions might result in passport denial
    • April
      • School referrals for students to law enforcement soar in Virginia
      • What are common terms used in the juvenile justice system?
      • What are the different types of prison sentences?
    • March
      • Hearing in Virginia included questions on taxes and shoes
      • Drunk driving penalties are harsh, be ready to defend yourself
      • Restricted driving privileges after Virginia DUI conviction
    • February
      • Virginia juvenile accused of breaking into vehicles
      • What is a status offense in Virginia?
    • January
      • Underage drinking is a serious juvenile crime in Virginia
      • What are juvenile drug courts in Virginia?
      • What are some drug-related offenses and their meanings?
      • Charles Koch’s views might interest Virginia residents
  • 2014
    • December
      • Refusal to submit to alcohol testing in Virginia has penalties
      • Don’t let DUI penalties ruin your good cheer this holiday season
      • Fight against juvenile crime charges to help your child
      • Juvenile crimes: An overview
    • November
      • What is the open container law in Virginia?
      • Drug-related offenses require aggressive defense in Virginia
      • Man pleads guilty as part of plea deal on drug charges from April
    • October
      • Teacher in Virginia Beach sentenced for having drugs in office
      • Drug paraphernalia: Perplexing drug-related offenses
      • Juvenile drug possession and juvenile alcohol possession
      • What are a minor’s rights during juvenile crime interrogations?
    • September
      • Consequences are harsh in Virginia DUI cases
      • Strong representation is necessary for juvenile crime cases
    • August
      • Fatal Virginia accident leads to DUI charges
      • Virginia man pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash
      • Man from fatal DUI crash now facing drug charges in Virginia
    • July
      • Virginia man charged with DUI in fatal accident
      • Virginia juvenile crime nets explicit photo warrant
      • Drug-related offenses in jail gets inmate a 3-year sentence
    • June
      • DUI process changing in 1 Virginia city
      • Search warrant turns up methamphetamine lab, 4 charged
    • May
      • Man pleads to DUI charges, gets lesser sentence
      • Sailor with cancer facing DUI charges in Virginia Beach
      • Drug-related offenses send two Virginia men to jail
    • April
      • Judge rules that Virginia DUI case can be tried in circuit court
      • Virginia woman gets all but 2 years of drug sentence suspended
    • March
      • Northern Virginia principal announces retirement after DUI arrest
      • William and Mary freshman facing felony drug charges
    • February
      • Virginia teen in dangerous police case could be tried as adult
      • Virginia county has fewer DUI deaths, but more arrests
      • Two men arrested in Williamsburg drug raid to face grand jury
    • January
      • Virginia doctor faces charges in fatal drunk driving accident
      • PTSD veteran gets 18 months for fatal DWI crash
  • 2013
    • December
      • Seven accused of involvement in heroin sales or buys
      • Elementary teacher in Loudoun County accused of drunk driving
      • Indictment planned on bath salt drug charges
    • November
      • Four men accused of involvement in heroin sales
    • October
      • Norfolk, Virginia, city attorney charged with DUI
      • Motorist facing DUI charges in fatal crash
    • September
      • Student driver accused of DUI in car accident
      • Guilty plea in drug distribution case
      • 68-year-old man facing 2 drunk driving charges
      • Woodstock man accused of drug trafficking
    • August
      • Motorist could face up to 20 years in fatal drunk driving crash
      • Motorist who served prison term after DUI arrested again
      • Four year prison sentence for DUI, related charges
    • July
      • Man accused of heroin trafficking
      • 11-year prison sentence for Richmond area drug sales
      • Gun rights activist facing both weapons and drug charges
      • Business owner cleared of drug charge accusations
    • June
      • Man accused of DUI with small children in car
      • Two teen boys convicted on sexting charges
      • Motorist accused of drunk driving after hitting bike rider
      • Heroin trafficking conviction results in 18-year sentence
    • May
      • Legislator to admit intoxicated boating charge
      • Drug conspiracy accusation against limo service owner
      • 17-year-old accused by police of multiple thefts
    • April
      • Man hit with drug charges in Hopewell
    • March
      • Educator indicted on drug charges
    • February
      • Juveniles tied to theft of vehicle, chase and crash
      • Manassas boy implicated in string of armed robberies
    • January
      • Former police chief accepts guilt for drug-related charges
      • Manassas juveniles arrested for carjacking
      • Senator to enter plea in DUI case
  • 2012
    • December
      • Man gets 8-year sentence for DUI, other charge
      • Seeking to end crimes against animals, group starts program
    • November
      • Virginia dentist convicted of health care fraud, other charges
      • Man sentenced to 7 years in Virginia for DUI
      • Man pleads guilty to drug offense in Virginia
    • October
      • Boy faces charges for not watching brother
      • Final defendant in Va. drug case pleads guilty
    • September
      • Six face meth charges in Virginia
      • Woman to be sentenced in Virginia accident case
      • Shoes a target of thieves in No. Virginia
      • Virginia man faces prison in accident case
    • August
      • Man sentenced in Va. drug case
      • Virginia man arrested on drug charges
    • July
      • Drug raid brings in haul of pot plants
      • Ex-official from South America arraigned on US drug charges
      • Harsher anti-DUI laws in effect in Virginia
    • June
      • Woman receives 2-year sentence in Virginia accident
    • May
      • Four teens headed to trial in Virginia assault case
      • Judge finds police error in Virginia DUI case
    • April
      • Unique drug case goes to court in Northern Virginia
      • Quantico wrong in handling of DUI cases, judge says
    • March
      • Feds arrest 29 in drug, counterfeit ring
    • February
      • Three more sentenced from cocaine-trafficking ring
      • Virginia lawmakers considering bill to try to curb DUI
      • Man sentenced in nun’s death
      • Man who ran drug network gets nine-year sentence
    • January
      • Boys could face charges in computer caper
      • Mistrial declared in drunk-driving trial
      • Task force works to quash crime in Northern Virginia
      • Surveillance cameras approved for inside Fairfax schools
  • 2011
    • December
      • Elderly doctor charged with prescription distribution
      • Fairfax County police claim largest prescription drug raid ever
      • Head of FAA picked up in Fairfax on drunk driving charges
    • November
      • Juvenile offenders risk sharing jail with adult inmates
      • Alexandria teen charged with car theft in police chase
      • Fairfax County drivers most vulnerable to DUI fatalities
      • Fairfax officer arrested for DUI after calling in his own crash
    • October
      • 12 indicted in alleged Virginia cocaine smuggling ring
      • Kurt Angle’s charges dropped from DUI to reckless driving
      • Salem nurse in drug recovery gets reduced jail term
      • Virginians’ cold medicine purchases could soon be tracked
    • September
      • Stephens City man charged with DUI after building crash
      • Virginia man faces felony drug charges after meth lab discovery
      • University of Richmond coach resigns after DUI arrest
    • August
      • Virginia man enters guilty plea for oxycodone distribution
      • Ex-Redskins defenseman to stand trial in Fairfax for DUI
      • Fairfax juvenile diversion program causes confusion for parents
    • July
      • Former Bedford County deputy charged with DUI
      • 4 Virginia teenagers arrested for guns, drugs and auto theft
    • June
      • Supreme Court says age matters when it comes to Miranda rights
      • Virginia underage drinking and driving laws to change July 1
      • Paroled Virginia Beach man charged with federal crimes
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