Criminal Defense

Even the most basic drug charge of possession could lead to a permanent criminal record. Future employers, landlords and even educational institutions look at someone's background when deciding what opportunities to offer that individual. A criminal record could be...

You were out drinking with friends. You only had a couple of drinks but decided you shouldn’t drive home and risk getting charged with a DUI. A friend said, however, that you should be fine – all you had to do was this one trick. Many people have friends that think...

The most basic right of those accused of a criminal offense is the right to defend themselves against the allegations in court. This right is so strong that those accused of serious criminal offenses even have the right to a state-provided attorney. Many people do not...

Although fraud may not be a violent crime, it can still have a devastating impact on victims. Fraud can affect individuals tricked by someone else's lies. It can damage businesses and even affect government budgets. Fraud is an issue in many different industries, and...

Most people know that alcohol can lead to DUI charges, but what they don’t know is that prescription and over-the-counter medications could, too. An officer might accuse someone of a DUI if they are impaired regardless of the substance that they’ve ingested. For...

You’re driving home from an office party when you get pulled over. The officer says you were swerving out of your lane. You don’t remember doing it, but they still ask you to do some field sobriety tests. When you fail one, they give you a breath test. You’re slightly...

Criminal charges in Virginia carry a wide variety of possible penalties. People may have to pay steep fines, spend months in state custody or endure supervised release via probation. While all of those consequences may be over within a few months of your criminal...

One of the most stressful events that can happen in the course of your medical career is to receive a notice that the Drug Enforcement Administration or another federal or state agency is auditing your practice. Their allegations against you will probably include...

Some people discover that they are about to get involved in a federal investigation when they have a face-to-face encounter with some kind of federal agent. However, you won't always have a personal encounter. Instead, you could receive a letter in the mail. As...