Every state has its own relationship with guns. Some states have loose gun control laws, while others are strict and barely allow sales. Virginia has fairly middle-of-the-line laws that have common-sense restrictions.Virginian law does restrict who can own a gun, and...
Virginia's ignition interlock laws are keeping convicted drunk drivers from breaking the law a second time, which is good news for everyone. Getting convicted a second time costs hundreds to thousands of dollars, can result in incarceration and negatively affects your...
When you're being pulled over or stopped by the police, the last thing you want to do is anything that makes it appear that you're running from them. Running from the police, also called evading police, is a crime.It's important to stay calm any time an officer wants...
When you think of a violent offender, you probably don't want to see him or her back in your neighborhood. The problem with that is that painting all offenders with one brush makes it hard for them to change (or want to change). The prison system already makes it...
There have always been bullies, and the invention of the internet has not slowed them down. It has made it much easier for individuals to harass, discriminate, intimidate and cause harm to other people. Bullying is not a new problem. Cyberbullying is. What is the...
It has always been clear that heroin is illegal in the United States. While not all opiates are illegal, most require a prescription at minimum, and some are not ever allowed to be used. Getting caught with opiates without a prescription or getting caught with an...
Marijuana is becoming legal all around the country, but that doesn't mean it is legal where you are. While some people may have access due to medical conditions, others have no legal right to obtain, grow or possess the drug.Marijuana is still illegal under federal...
If you've been stopped for driving under the influence and are convicted, one of the things you may have to have in your vehicle is an ignition interlock device (IID). It's important to understand what an IID is and what its purpose is before it is installed.Ignition...
You're not 21, but you're over 18 and feel like you should be able to drink. While it's long been argued that those 18 and older should be able to drink, the law currently states otherwise. If you're caught, you can be charged for possessing and drinking alcohol.If...
If you get caught as a part of a drug bust, you could face charges even if you're not actually selling, using or manufacturing drugs. For this reason, it's important to call your attorney as soon as possible after you're arrested, so you can protect your reputation...