Did you know that you could be charged with a felony in Virginia if you fail to pay for your water? That is what happened to one Chesapeake man, who is accused of stealing water from the city. The 53-year-old man is just one of more than 20 such theft crime cases in...
Month: April 2014
Man facing murder charges refuses to participate in trial
Criminal accusations can change the scope of a person's entire life, which means all parts of the defense process should be taken seriously. One Virginia man who has been charged with first-degree murder has taken a unique approach to criminal defense. The man refused...
Instructor accused of mailing drugs to Newport News inmates
Some Newport News defendants are not clear about the charges against them or the rights they have after being accused of a crime. Trying to do battle against something you don't understand is like fighting in the dark – the only punches you get are lucky ones....
Driver accused of DUI in fatal Virginia bicyclist accident
A Virginia woman is facing serious allegations after reportedly striking a bicyclist. She is accused of causing the fatal DUI accident on March 30, when she reportedly struck a 59-year-old cyclist as he was traveling on Franklin Road in Roanoke. The victim suffered...
Criminal defense may become custody battle
Criminal and family law don't normally mix, but that doesn't mean that cases in the various courts don't share details or factors. In fact, the details and outcome of a criminal defense case can impact civil actions such as child custody, providing another reasons to...
Virginia truck driver switches plea just before trial
A defense attorney looks for ways to mitigate a defendant's legal burden. Criminal charge dismissals or reductions are sought and, in case of probable convictions, work turns toward easing penalties. Plea deals can accomplish these tasks, but only when the defendant's...
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