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...
by paige | Sep 11, 2026 | Constitutional Law, Virginia Criminal Law
Are Flock Cameras Legal in Virginia? Virginia Law, Privacy Rights, and the Fourth Amendment Flock cameras have become increasingly common in Virginia. These automated license plate reader cameras—often called ALPRs—photograph vehicles traveling on public roads and use...
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