A federal judge has denied bond for a former Virginia Tech professor based on a conversation he had in another language with his wife, which is something interesting to talk about. The case revolves around a professor who faces charges for committing wire fraud and...
Criminal Defense
Understanding a preliminary hearing
When you're accused of a crime, one of the first things you have to do is have a hearing. While an initial hearing might not do much, it can be an important time in your case. If you potentially have to go to trial, one of the first court appearances you'll go to is a...
Imprisoned for life as a teen: Inmates fight for second chance
Imagine some of the things you did as a teen. Perhaps some of the things you did were illegal or dangerous. While some people don't get caught, others do. They might end up in prison for crimes others got away with. Now, years later, they're still doing time for a...
Defamation can hurt your reputation and lifestyle
Calling someone a thief without proof and publishing that information would be damaging to that individual's reputation. The same could be said if you accused someone of a child sex crime.Some may argue that you have freedom of speech and can say whatever you want. In...
Several types of defenses exist when you’re accused of a crime
If you are accused of a crime, it's of the utmost importance that you have a chance to defend yourself. It's not possible to be convicted of a crime unless the prosecution can show beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed it. Since the burden of proof falls to the...
Brass knuckles: Illegal and a danger to others
Brass knuckles are illegal in most states. These weapons, also called knuckle dusters, are both defensive and offensive weapons. They interlink with the fingers and protect the knuckles, which helps the person fighting deliver harsh blows to his or her enemies.These...
Sending a sext message is a risk no matter your age
Sexting on its own is not a criminal offense, but sexting the wrong person ca be. At its core, sexting is just the transmission of nude or suggestive material through text messages. For two consenting adults, there is no problem with sexting. In fact, it's fairly...
Malware strikes the Virginia State Police, locks up systems
There are many ways that you can defend yourself if you're accused of a crime. Sometimes, the most unusual ways come up when events outside your control take place. One of those events happened recently when a malware attack ended up costing the police around seven...
Domestic violence and same-sex couples
When it comes to domestic violence, one issue that doesn't often come up is the risk of violence among same-sex couples. When you think of domestic violence cases, it's often believed that the man is the abusive partner who is violent toward a female partner. The fact...
Criminal defenses can have different purposes
We recently discussed some of the options that you have for a defense against theft charges. If you recall, the circumstances of your case can impact what options you have for the defense. That post brings up an important point -- it is imperative that you don't try...