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Due Process and Reasonable Reliance on Government Assurances in Virginia

by paige | Sep 29, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law

Due Process and Reasonable Reliance on Government Assurances in Virginia Can you be convicted of a crime if a government official told you that your conduct was lawful? Under certain circumstances, Virginia law recognizes a constitutional due process defense for a...

Self-Defense in Virginia: When Is the Use of Force Legally Justified?

by paige | Sep 23, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law

Self-Defense in Virginia: When Is the Use of Force Legally Justified? Can you use force to defend yourself in Virginia? Yes. Virginia law recognizes self-defense as a defense to criminal charges arising from the use of force, including assault, malicious wounding,...

Virginia Juvenile Transfer Hearings Under Va. Code § 16.1-269.1: What Happens When a Juvenile Is Tried as an Adult?

by paige | Sep 21, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Juvenile Defense, Virginia Criminal Law

Virginia Juvenile Transfer Hearings Under Va. Code § 16.1-269.1: What Happens When a Juvenile Is Tried as an Adult? Virginia juvenile transfer hearings can have enormous consequences. When a juvenile is charged with a felony, Virginia law may allow the Commonwealth to...

ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN VIRGINIA: Can Self-Defense Be Used Against a § 18.2-57(C) Charge?

by paige | Sep 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney

ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN VIRGINIA: Can Self-Defense Be Used Against a § 18.2-57(C) Charge? Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Criminal Defense | Virginia Code § 18.2-57(C) Assault and Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer in Virginia An arrest...

Virginia Assault Weapons Ban 2026: What’s the Current Status?

by paige | Sep 11, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Firearm Laws, Virginia Criminal Law

Virginia’s New Gun Laws Are Tied Up in Court: What Hampton Roads and Williamsburg Gun Owners Need to Know Introduction: A Gun Law in Legal Limbo If you’ve tried to keep up with Virginia’s gun laws this year, you’re not alone in feeling...

What Should You Do If Police Approach You for a Consensual Encounter in Virginia?

by paige | Sep 8, 2026 | Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law

What Should You Do If Police Approach You for a Consensual Encounter in Virginia? If a police officer approaches you and begins asking questions, you do not necessarily have to answer. In many situations, the encounter may be completely voluntary, meaning you are free...