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,...
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...
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