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More than 60% of American adults take prescription drugs and more than 20,000 of these drugs were on the market as of 2020. Unfortunately, nearly 17,000 people died of prescription drug overdoses in 2021. Many may feel surprised to learn that prescription drug fraud...
Getting pulled over is a high-stress event. Having a solid understanding of what police can and can not do helps you recognize when something is not right. There are certain situations in which police can search your vehicle without a warrant in Virginia....
Prescription drug abuse is a widespread problem affecting people from all walks of life. If you or a loved one are struggling with prescription drug abuse, you are not alone. Unfortunately, addictions like these can often lead to criminal charges for possession,...
Individuals accused of a crime have Constitutional rights to privacy and freedom from unwarranted search and seizure. There is nothing that makes a drug case unique. Police officers have to establish probable cause before they can search your person or property for...
Making mistakes and learning from them is all a part of growing up. However, when mistakes involve alcohol the consequences can be devastating. People convicted of driving under the influence in Virginia may face criminal charges, with consequences that include jail...
Virginia has strict regulations and penalties regarding illegal drug use. This includes prescription medicine abuse. According to Virginia Rules, almost two million teens between the ages of 12 and 17 unlawfully use prescription pills. Adults also abuse them....
Police must have probable cause to get a search warrant from a judge or make an arrest. This means that police must have a valid reason to think a person committed a crime before they can take these actions. As facial recognition technology becomes more common, the...
Many people assume that, because they have a medical use, prescription drugs are “legal drugs.” However, federal and state laws consider many medications controlled substances. Just as with illegal drugs like marijuana or methamphetamine, possessing or sharing another...
In March 2021, a new Virginia law went into effect that prohibits law enforcement officers from making traffic stops for certain minor offenses. While some Virginians have expressed concern over how the law may affect public safety, many who support the measure...
You do not have to have illegal substances directly on your person to be in danger of possession charges. If you are in a vehicle with another individual who does have drugs, police may arrest you. This applies even if you were previously unaware of the unlawful...
