When police officer Harry Kephart Jr. was arrested for suspicion of prescription fraud and "doctor shopping," he had some insight as to how he might be penalized upon conviction. Knowing that serious fines and jail time could be in his future, he turned to Virginia Beach ...
Read MoreThe answer depends on the code section for which you are ultimately convicted. Virginia law enforcement generally rely on the computerized database of ...
View MoreThe term "hate crime" has been in wide circulation lately due to recent national events. The Virginia criminal code does not include the term "hate ...
View MoreHiring the best lawyer is a challenge. To find the best lawyer in Hampton Roads you need to do your homework. Talk to friends and family, and look ...
View MoreAccessory after the fact is rarely charged in Virginia. To be convicted of accessory after the fact, the Commonwealth must prove that the defendant ...
View MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Forgery and Uttering? Under Virginia Code §18.2-172 , forgery and uttering are both crimes, but they are not the same ...
View MoreDestruction of property in Virginia is not just a civil matter, to be resolved through lawsuits, but can also rise to the level of a criminal offense, ...
View MoreStatutes of limitations are set periods of time following an alleged criminal act after which a criminal prosecution may not commence. In other words, ...
View MoreI get this question fairly regularly, for a couple of reasons. First, because I practice exclusively criminal defense in southeastern Virginia, a ...
View MoreI frequently meet with distraught parents who have been charged with child neglect or abuse. In most cases, these are loving parents who either lacked ...
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