It can happen to anyone. After a rough case or a long day rounding on patients, it is not uncommon for physicians to stop at the local watering hole and let off some steam before transitioning back into home life. An officer may see you pull out or think you missed a...
Criminal Defense
3 forms of corporate fraud that can lead to prosecution
Small acts of deception often play a role in business transactions and marketing. People can exaggerate their opinions of goods and services or try to manipulate how people view a product or brand. There is a fine line between seeking to maximize a company's profits...
Federal authorities are actively prosecuting PPP fraud
Business fraud comes in many forms, and sometimes that fraud is hard to detect. It may only be after years of fraudulent activity and hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses that federal regulatory or investigatory agencies become aware of an individual's or...
Prescribing opioid medication can draw legal scrutiny for doctors
The state holds physicians to a much higher standard of conduct than the average citizen. If someone hopes to obtain and retain a license to practice human medicine, they will generally need to avoid criminal activity and major mistakes while practicing medicine....
Can you avoid a criminal record if you’re facing drug charges?
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...
Don’t fall for a DUI myth
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...
Why it’s usually worth it to fight Virginia traffic tickets
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...
3 careers that have higher-than-average risks of fraud charges
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...
Will taking a prescription medication lead to a DUI charge?
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...
Could you lose your kids over a DUI?
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...