Seeing flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror is a stressful experience for any driver, but the anxiety is often compounded when the traffic stop occurs immediately following a major social event like the Super Bowl. Law enforcement agencies across Virginia are...
What Is a First Court Appearance in Criminal Cases? A first court appearance in Virginia Beach is usually a procedural hearing, not a trial. It may be called an advisement, arraignment, or first appearance, depending on the criminal charge and the court. At this...
DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are a tool used by law enforcement to identify and deter impaired drivers. While these checkpoints are legal in Virginia, officers must follow specific constitutional and procedural requirements when conducting...
When facing criminal charges in Virginia Beach, every piece of evidence can make the difference between conviction and acquittal. Text messages, social media posts, and digital communications often play crucial roles in criminal defense cases. However, organizing and...
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) imposes strict standards for military members regardless of status. You can get arrested for a felony offence whether on base, off base, out on furlough, or serving on active duty. That means you must follow all UCMJ...
What the Police Can’t Pull You Over For in Virginia Beach In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that took effect on March 1, 2021. The law was passed during a special session to reclassify some traffic violations from primary to secondary offenses....
