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 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Firearm Laws, Virginia Criminal Law
Virginia’s New Gun Laws Are Tied Up in Court: What Hampton Roads and Williamsburg Gun Owners Need to Know Introduction: A Gun Law in Legal Limbo If you’ve tried to keep up with Virginia’s gun laws this year, you’re not alone in feeling...
by paige | Sep 8, 2026 | Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law
What Should You Do If Police Approach You for a Consensual Encounter in Virginia? If a police officer approaches you and begins asking questions, you do not necessarily have to answer. In many situations, the encounter may be completely voluntary, meaning you are free...
by paige | Sep 2, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Consent as a Defense to Sexual Crimes in Virginia Can consent be a defense to a sexual assault charge in Virginia? In many Virginia sexual-offense cases, the issue of consent can be critical. But whether consent provides a complete defense depends on the specific...
by paige | Aug 27, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney
Hit and Run in Virginia Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be stressful, particularly when someone is injured or property is damaged. Virginia law imposes specific duties on drivers involved in accidents, including a duty to stop, provide identifying...
by paige | Aug 25, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney
Virginia Certificates of Analysis and the Department of Forensic Science In many Virginia criminal cases, the Commonwealth relies on scientific testing performed by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS). Drug possession cases, firearm cases, DNA cases,...
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