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Petit Larceny and Concealment Charges in Virginia

Petit Larceny and Concealment Charges in Virginia

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 —...
Murder vs. Voluntary Manslaughter in Virginia: What’s the Difference?

Murder vs. Voluntary Manslaughter in Virginia: What’s the Difference?

by paige | Jul 14, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney

Murder vs. Voluntary Manslaughter in Virginia: What’s the Difference? If you have been charged with homicide in Virginia, one of the most important questions is whether prosecutors will pursue murder or voluntary manslaughter. While both charges involve the...
Kidnapping and Abduction in Virginia: What You Need to Know

Kidnapping and Abduction in Virginia: What You Need to Know

by paige | Jul 13, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney

Abduction and Kidnapping Charges in Virginia: Laws, Penalties, and Defenses Under Va. Code § 18.2-47 A Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Criminal Defense Guide to Virginia Abduction Law If you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for abduction or...
Virginia Still Treats Drug Residue Like a Class 5 Felony: Why Governor Spanberger’s Veto Matters

Virginia Still Treats Drug Residue Like a Class 5 Felony: Why Governor Spanberger’s Veto Matters

by paige | Jul 10, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Drug Charges

Virginia Still Treats Drug Residue Like a Class 5 Felony: Why Governor Spanberger’s Veto Matters Imagine being charged with a felony—not for possessing a usable amount of narcotics, but for possessing nothing more than microscopic drug residue left in a baggie,...
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Laws: Charges, Penalties & Defenses

Virginia Obstruction of Justice Laws: Charges, Penalties & Defenses

by paige | Jul 8, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney

Obstruction of Justice in Virginia: Understanding Virginia Code § 18.2-460 Few criminal charges are more misunderstood than obstruction of justice. Many people assume they can only be charged if they physically interfere with a police officer or help someone escape...
Chatrie Decision: Supreme Court Ruling on Geofence Warrants & Privacy Rights

Chatrie Decision: Supreme Court Ruling on Geofence Warrants & Privacy Rights

by paige | Jul 7, 2026 | Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense Attorney, Legal News

The Supreme Court’s Chatrie Decision: A Landmark Victory for Digital Privacy and the Fourth Amendment When the Framers drafted the Fourth Amendment, they were reacting to the British Crown’s use of “general warrants”—broad authorizations...
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