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...
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...
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