by paige | Jul 22, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Missed A Court Date in Virginia? Here’s Why That’s So Much Worse Than It Sounds Failure to Appear & Contempt of Court Under Virginia Law — Penalties, Real-World Examples, and What to Do Next t’s 8:55 a.m. in a General District Court somewhere...
by paige | Jul 21, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Virginia’s New Criminal Record Sealing Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026 For decades, Virginia offered extremely limited relief to people with criminal records. Unless a charge qualified for expungement after an acquittal or dismissal, most convictions...
by paige | Jul 17, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Commonwealth vs. State in Virginia: What’s the Real Difference? A Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Guide to a Question Every Virginian Gets Asked The Short Answer Virginia is a state. Virginia is also a commonwealth. Those two facts are not in tension —...
by paige | Jul 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Petit Larceny and Concealment (Shoplifting) Charges in Virginia: A Complete Guide to Va. Code §§ 18.2-96 and 18.2-103 What Hampton Roads and Williamsburg residents need to know about petit larceny, shoplifting, and merchandise concealment charges under Virginia law —...
by paige | Jul 14, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Murder vs. Voluntary Manslaughter in Virginia: What’s the Difference? If you have been charged with homicide in Virginia, one of the most important questions is whether prosecutors will pursue murder or voluntary manslaughter. While both charges involve the...
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