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Marijuana Possession: Why You Should Contact a Lawyer Before Accepting First Offender Treatment

Virginia law is relatively strict when it comes to possession of marijuana. This may seem counterintuitive since under Virginia law first offenders may be eligible for a program to have the charge eventually dismissed. However, there is more the first... [Read more]

Penalties for Marijuana Possession in VA

The state of Virginia has strict laws regarding the possession of marijuana. While other states have made both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana use legal since November 2018, Virginia has not gone that route. It’s important to understand... [Read more]

Fighting a Marijuana Possession Charge in Virginia

Virginia state law regarding possession of marijuana is one of the strictest in the United States. Charges usually become felonies when the amount or circumstances suggest sale or intent to distribute. Marijuana charges can also be felonies in Virginia... [Read more]

Drunk in Public: Intoxication Laws

If you make the decision to drink in public or drink and then go out in a public setting in Virginia, then you could be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Public Intoxication or Drunk in Public means that you have consumed enough alcohol or drugs... [Read more]

DUI Cases Involving Underage Drinking “Baby DUI”

As states crack down on underage drinking, there are still instances of drivers who are under the legal drinking age being charged with DUI. When this happens, consequences can be severe. Since many states have started to adopt a zero-tolerance policy,... [Read more]