One benefit of the United States criminal justice system is that you have a right to appeal if you are convicted of a crime. An appeal petitions a higher court to overturn a lower court's decision. For instance, if you believe that the trial was unfair, you can...
Theft is simply taking another person's property without permission. If you're accused of this, there are a few things you can do to defend yourself. Fortunately, it's easy to show why your situation has been misunderstood or taken out of context with the right...
The judge has declared a mistrial in the case of megastar Bill Cosby, who was accused of drugging and raping an acquaintance in 2004. The jury deliberated for six days but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict as is required in felony criminal cases. The district...
The state of Virginia is very hard on those who are caught drinking and driving. Driving while under the influence of alcohol puts you and others at risk of being involved in an accident, which is why it's illegal throughout the United States.You can be charged for...
Many drug-related charges stem from traffic stops. A traffic stop gives police the opportunity to speak with people, gauge their physical responses and take a look inside a vehicle while someone is caught off guard, which police can take advantage of.However, these...
Maybe your friends have told you that being convicted for Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol in Virginia is no big deal. However, it's good to know just what the consequences would be if you are pulled over on your way home and blow more than a .08 blood...
If you've been accused of gun crimes, you should know that you have a right to pursue a strong defense and to make sure the court is not biased against you. One good thing that has happened in the past is showing that as gun sales have increased in the state, the...
Imagine that a Virginia court convicts you of marijuana trafficking. The judge sentences you to 10 years in prison, and five years of supervised release. However, during your five-year release period, you violate your parole by accident.The punishment for your parole...
Drug distribution, which is also referred to by some as drug trafficking, is a serious crime that can alter your life in many ways. As the name implies, drug distribution penalizes the selling and transportation of controlled substances, including but not limited to...