by paige | Oct 8, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law
Defense of Others in Virginia: When Can You Legally Use Force to Protect Another Person? Can you legally use force to protect another person in Virginia? Yes. Virginia recognizes the common-law defense of defense of others, which may permit a person to use reasonable...
by paige | Oct 1, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Virginia: When Does the Fourth Amendment Protect You From a Government Search? What is a reasonable expectation of privacy under Virginia law? When does government conduct constitute a search under the Fourth Amendment? And how has...
by paige | Sep 30, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Virginia’s New THC Sales Restrictions: What Changed on August 15, 2026? Updated September 30, 2026 If a THC product was legally sold in Virginia earlier this year, can a store still sell it today? Following changes that took effect on August 15, 2026, the answer may...
by paige | Sep 29, 2026 | Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Criminal Law
Due Process and Reasonable Reliance on Government Assurances in Virginia Can you be convicted of a crime if a government official told you that your conduct was lawful? Under certain circumstances, Virginia law recognizes a constitutional due process defense for a...
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...
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