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Prosecutors generally treat drug related charges quite seriously in Virginia. This means that if you are facing a drug charge, you could also be facing some severe legal consequences, such as jail time and steep fines. While this may understandably feel overwhelming, it is important for you to consider the benefits of understanding your charges and finding...

Being arrested and accused of committing a crime can alter the course of someone’s life. Whether charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, defendants in Virginia can face serious consequences. For example, someone who was arrested on a drug charge could face both legal and personal consequences, including: Jail time Fines Lost employment opportunities Teacher...

It is possible to be arrested for a drug-related charge even without having any drugs on one’s person. This is because, in Virginia, it is also illegal to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. However, the line between drug paraphernalia and a lawful physical object is not always as clear as it seems. Drug paraphernalia...

It can be upsetting to think that a single mistake can impact the rest of one’s life, but the reality is that having a criminal record can limit opportunities in the future. Some lawmakers in Virginia are seeking to address this problem when it comes to certain drug charges. Although there has already been some...

Doctors often must make difficult decisions. With the attention that is currently on prescription opioid use, doctors are often left in a position in which they have to carefully weigh a patient’s needs. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers claim that an out-of-state doctor conspired to illegally distribute prescription opioids in southwest Virginia; both the doctor and...

Being arrested for a nonviolent crime, such as drug possession, may not seem like a big deal, but it can impact the entire life of a convicted person. Even if a individual manages to avoid prison time, having an arrest and conviction on his or her record can make it more difficult to have the...

One’s home is supposed to be a place where an individual can relax and unwind at the end of the day. However, this is not always the case. This is especially true when Virginia law enforcement show up claiming that they have reason to believe that the individuals in the home are involved with distributing illegal...

Exhaustion is a common problem for college students. When it comes to carving a few extra hours of study time out of their nights, all of the coffee in the world may not help — unless they get some study drugs. What are study drugs? Study drugs or “smart” drugs are prescription stimulants that are used...

Public intoxication laws vary in each state. In Virginia, if the police have reason to believe that you are intoxicated in public, there is a chance they could arrest you. Virginia classifies this criminal offense as a Class 4 misdemeanor. Many people view this charge as a slap on the wrist. However, there could be...