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A knock on a dorm room door can turn a normal college night into a criminal case. Police or campus staff may show up after a noise complaint, a report of marijuana odor or something a resident adviser saw during routine housing duties. For students in Harrisonburg,...
If a college accuses you of misconduct, the school may hold a disciplinary hearing. These hearings can feel stressful and confusing. One important term you will hear is the standard of proof. This standard guides how the school reviews evidence and decides whether a...
Imagine you receive a midnight call and learn that police have arrested your college student son for driving under the influence (DUI). Fear and worry flood your mind as you wonder if this mistake will cost them their future. Thankfully, Virginia laws allow the court...
Facing a DUI charge is serious, no matter your age. But if you are under 21, Virginia’s laws hit differently. The state has much stricter rules for minor drivers suspected of driving drunk. This "zero-tolerance" policy can seriously impact your education, job...
People talking about shoplifting often picture teenagers shoving items in their pockets or adults engaged in grab-and-dash operations. People enter businesses, fill their arms with high-value items and then run from the premises as quickly as possible. While these...
The criminal justice system is incredibly complex. Most people can't even read the statutes the state alleges they violated, let alone make sense of complicated prior court rulings. Thankfully, the basic rights extended to those accused of breaking the law include the...
Some people get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses because they cause crashes. Others get pulled over by the police. A traffic stop may begin because of an unrelated issue, only for the police officer to begin suspecting chemical intoxication....
In Virginia, it is illegal to intentionally put someone in fear for their safety. It is also illegal to make physical contact with another person intending to harm or insult them. People may face assault charges after an altercation with another person. Those charges...