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Caught Drunk in Public in Virginia? Here’s What Happens Next

September 22, 2025
Virginia’s public-intoxication law answers the question right away: yes—being drunk in public is an arrestable offense, punishable by a Class 4 misdemeanor fine of up to $250. While the citation looks minor on paper, the knock-on effects on security... [Read more]

How Virginia’s Tough Larceny Laws Make Hiring the Right Attorney Essential

September 8, 2025
Virginia’s larceny laws are unforgiving: a stolen phone, a hurried cashier, or a mis-scanned checkout can instantly thrust an ordinary resident into felony territory. Before any move—whether it’s talking to police, posting on social media, or... [Read more]

Can You Really Be Arrested for Being Drunk in Public?

August 18, 2025
Yes—under Virginia law, an officer may arrest you if your intoxication spills into any space “open to common use,” even a bus bench or apartment lobby. Va. Code § 18.2-388 labels public drunkenness a Class 4 misdemeanor, carrying a $250 fine and... [Read more]

First-Time Larceny Charges in Virginia: Do You Really Need a Lawyer?

August 4, 2025
Yes—because the difference between a clean record and a Class 1 misdemeanor or even a felony can turn on how quickly a top rated Virginia criminal defense attorney secures evidence, challenges property values, and pushes for a deferred finding or... [Read more]

Public Intoxication in Virginia: What the Law Really Says (And What It Means for You)

July 21, 2025
Is public intoxication really a crime in Virginia? Yes. § 18.2-388 of the Code of Virginia makes it a Class 4 misdemeanor to appear intoxicated—by alcohol, narcotics, or any other drug—in a public place. A conviction carries a fine of up to $250... [Read more]