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 30, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law, Drug Charges
Drug Possession vs. Drug Residue vs. Drug Paraphernalia in Virginia: What’s the Difference? Can you be charged in Virginia for possessing only drug residue? Is residue treated the same as possessing a usable amount of drugs? What about drug paraphernalia? These...
by paige | Jul 28, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon in Virginia: What You Need to Know Can a convicted felon legally possess a firearm in Virginia? The short answer is no—in almost every circumstance. Virginia has some of the strictest firearm possession laws for convicted...
by paige | Jul 22, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Missed A Court Date in Virginia? Here’s Why That’s So Much Worse Than It Sounds Failure to Appear & Contempt of Court Under Virginia Law — Penalties, Real-World Examples, and What to Do Next t’s 8:55 a.m. in a General District Court somewhere...
by paige | Jul 21, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Virginia’s New Criminal Record Sealing Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026 For decades, Virginia offered extremely limited relief to people with criminal records. Unless a charge qualified for expungement after an acquittal or dismissal, most convictions...
by paige | Jul 17, 2026 | Virginia Criminal Law
Commonwealth vs. State in Virginia: What’s the Real Difference? A Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Guide to a Question Every Virginian Gets Asked The Short Answer Virginia is a state. Virginia is also a commonwealth. Those two facts are not in tension —...
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