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...
Year: 2022
Can a DUI cost you a scholarship in Virginia?
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...
Avoiding arrest when carrying prescribed medicine
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....
Can police use facial recognition software for probable cause?
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...