DUI Overview

DUI Overview

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving While Drinking and are closely related crimes. They can all mean the same thing: loss of license, stiff fines, embarrassment, and possible mandatory Jail time. See Virginia Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties....
Felony Process

Felony Process

Felonies are very serious charges – more so than misdemeanors or violations.  They range from Grand Larceny to Homicide.  There are six classes of Felonies in Virginia, which define the severity of the charge. Class 1 felonies are the most serious, while class 6...
Assault 101

Assault 101

“A peanut walked down an alleyway. It was a salted.” Many people don’t quite know exactly what assault it. People throw around the word flippantly without understanding its true meaning. Here are a few things you might want to know about assault. Assault: Putting a...
The Misdemeanor Process

The Misdemeanor Process

Criminal and Traffic charges generally fall into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies.  Felonies are more serious and are punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison.  Misdemeanor penalties can range from a simple fine to up to one year in the local Jail. ...