Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon in Virginia
Learn Virginia’s laws on firearm possession by convicted felons, penalties under § 18.2-308.2, defenses, and restoration of firearm rights.
Missed A Court Date in Virginia? Here’s Why That’s So Much Worse Than It Sounds
Missed a court date in Virginia? Learn the penalties for failure to appear, contempt of court, bench warrants, and what to do next.
Virginia Record Sealing Laws 2026: What You Need to Know
Learn how Virginia’s 2026 record sealing laws work, including eligible convictions, automatic sealing, petitions, and protecting your record.
Commonwealth vs. State: What’s the Real Difference in Virginia?
Learn the difference between commonwealth vs state in Virginia, why Virginia uses the term commonwealth, and what it means in criminal cases.
Petit Larceny and Concealment Charges in Virginia
Learn how petit larceny and concealment charges in Virginia work, including penalties, shoplifting laws, defenses, and value thresholds.
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.