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...
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,...
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...
by paige | Sep 18, 2026 | Family Law
Virginia’s Definition of an Abused or Neglected Child: Understanding Va. Code § 16.1-228(2) Virginia child abuse and neglect law has long recognized that a parent does not necessarily commit neglect simply because a child is not under constant adult...
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...
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