by paige | Jul 28, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon in Virginia: What You Need to Know Can a convicted felon legally possess a firearm in Virginia? The short answer is no—in almost every circumstance. Virginia has some of the strictest firearm possession laws for convicted...
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 —...
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