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 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 —...
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...
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