by paige | Aug 20, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney
Is It Worth It to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer When You’re Charged With a Crime? If you or a loved one has been arrested in Williamsburg, James City County, York County, or anywhere in Hampton Roads, one of the first questions that comes up is about money: *do...
by paige | Aug 19, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney, Firearm Laws
Virginia Code § 18.2-57.3: How the Domestic Assault First-Offender Program Affects Your Firearm Rights A charge for assault and battery against a family or household member carries consequences that go far beyond a possible conviction. In Virginia, one of the most...
by paige | Aug 12, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney
What Is a Preliminary Hearing in Virginia? A preliminary hearing is an important stage in a Virginia felony criminal case. It is a hearing where a judge determines whether the Commonwealth has presented sufficient evidence to establish probable cause to believe that...
by paige | Aug 4, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney
What Is Virginia Code § 19.2-271.6? Virginia Code § 19.2-271.6 is a criminal procedure statute that allows a defendant to introduce evidence of a mental condition to show that they lacked the intent required to commit the charged offense. Enacted by the General...
by paige | Jul 30, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Drug Charges
Drug Possession vs. Drug Residue vs. Drug Paraphernalia in Virginia: What’s the Difference? Can you be charged in Virginia for possessing only drug residue? Is residue treated the same as possessing a usable amount of drugs? What about drug paraphernalia? These...
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