Murder vs. Voluntary Manslaughter in Virginia: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between murder vs voluntary manslaughter in Virginia, including penalties, malice, defenses, and Virginia homicide laws.
Kidnapping and Abduction in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Learn about abduction charges in Virginia under Va. Code § 18.2-47, including penalties, defenses, and how kidnapping cases are prosecuted.
Virginia Still Treats Drug Residue Like a Class 5 Felony: Why Governor Spanberger’s Veto Matters
Learn why drug residue in Virginia can still lead to felony charges and how Governor Spanberger’s veto affects the law.
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Laws: Charges, Penalties & Defenses
Learn what obstruction of justice in Virginia means, penalties under Va. Code § 18.2-460, and possible defenses to the charge.
Chatrie Decision: Supreme Court Ruling on Geofence Warrants & Privacy Rights
Learn how the Chatrie decision changed Fourth Amendment law by ruling geofence warrants are searches and protecting digital privacy rights.
Charged with DUI Manslaughter in Virginia? What You Need to Know
Learn about DUI manslaughter in Virginia under Va. Code § 18.2-36.1, including penalties, aggravated charges, and possible defenses in fatal DUI cases.
Brandishing a Firearm in Virginia
Learn about brandishing a firearm in Virginia, including misdemeanor and felony penalties, self-defense, and legal defenses.
What Is Probable Cause for Arrest in Virginia? Your Legal Rights Explained
Learn what probable cause in Virginia means, how it differs from reasonable suspicion, when police can make a lawful arrest, and what happens if an arrest violates your constitutional rights.
Virginia’s New Firearm Laws (2026): What Gun Owners Need to Know
Virginia’s 2026 firearm law changes take effect July 1 and introduce new rules on semi-automatic firearms, magazine capacity limits, safe storage requirements, and firearm transfers. This overview breaks down what gun owners need to know, what remains legal, and how these changes may impact firearm ownership in Virginia.
Virginia Strangulation Charge Explained: Penalties, Defense & Va. Code § 18.2-51.6
A strangulation charge in Virginia under Va. Code § 18.2-51.6 is a serious felony offense that can carry prison time, permanent loss of rights, and long-term consequences. Learn how Virginia defines strangulation and suffocation, what the Commonwealth must prove, the penalties involved, and the key defense strategies that may apply in these cases.