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Virginia Record Sealing Laws 2026: What You Need to Know

Virginia Record Sealing Laws 2026: What You Need to Know

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...
Commonwealth vs. State: What’s the Real Difference in Virginia?

Commonwealth vs. State: What’s the Real Difference in Virginia?

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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