by paige | Oct 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
First-Offense Petit Larceny in Virginia: Can the Judge Withhold a Finding of Guilt? A first-offense petit larceny charge in Virginia does not always have to result in a criminal conviction. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-303.2, an eligible defendant charged with certain...
by paige | Oct 9, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law
Double Jeopardy in Virginia: When Does Jeopardy Attach and What Happens After a Nolle Prosequi? Virginia Double Jeopardy Law | When Jeopardy Attaches | Nolle Prosequi | Virginia Criminal Defense The Double Jeopardy Clause provides one of the most important protections...
by paige | Oct 8, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law
Defense of Others in Virginia: When Can You Legally Use Force to Protect Another Person? Can you legally use force to protect another person in Virginia? Yes. Virginia recognizes the common-law defense of defense of others, which may permit a person to use reasonable...
by paige | Oct 1, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Virginia: When Does the Fourth Amendment Protect You From a Government Search? What is a reasonable expectation of privacy under Virginia law? When does government conduct constitute a search under the Fourth Amendment? And how has...
by paige | Sep 30, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Virginia’s New THC Sales Restrictions: What Changed on August 15, 2026? Updated September 30, 2026 If a THC product was legally sold in Virginia earlier this year, can a store still sell it today? Following changes that took effect on August 15, 2026, the answer may...
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