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Punishment for Conviction of a Felony in Virginia

Being charged with a felony in Virginia is serious business. An aggressive criminal defense lawyer -- whether it is one you retain yourself, or one appointed by the court -- is imperative to insure that the arrestee receive a fair trial, and if convicted, an appropriate punishment for the crime. A person arrested will be notified of the charge, and also the class of felony which will determine the minimum and maximum punishment that he faces if found guilty of the charge.

Miranda Rights in Virginia

Whether under investigation for a serious crime such as murder, malicious wounding, manslaughter, larceny or even DUI/DWI, Miranda rights to remain silent and have an attorney present during police questioning apply in Virginia.

When is a Person "In Custody" in Virginia?

When do Miranda rights attach to a person being questioned by police in Virginia? Whenever he is under arrest, or in custody. While a person under arrest is certainly "in custody," there are instances wherein a person who is not under arrest may be entitled to Miranda warnings because he is "in custody."

81 Year Old Virginia Man Jailed in Internet Sex Sting

Stockholders in the pharmaceutical companies that make Viagra and Cialis may find themselves getting bigger dividends this year if internet sex solicitation charges against an 81 year old Richmond, Virginia man "stand up" in court.

Deer Hunter Under Investigation in Shooting Death in King George, Virginia

A Virginia man must await the outcome of a Virginia Department of Game & Inlande fisheries probe to know whether he will be charged in the death of a fellow deer hunter.

Punishments for Misdemeanors in Virginia

In Virginia, misdemeanor offenses are those that are punished by no more than a year in prison. Many misdemeanors are punishable by fines, with no jail time. Find out what punishments are for if you are convicted of a misdemeanor offense in Virginia.

Federal Appeals Court Says Police May Trespass to Place GPS on Vehicles

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last month that DEA agents did not need a search warrant or court order to come onto a suspect's property to plant a Global Positioning Device (GPS) on his vehicle so they could track his movements. Appeal of the decision to the United States Supreme Court is expected.

Virginia Court of Appeals Reverses Drug Conviction; Dismisses Indictment

Circumstantial evidence must eliminate all reasonable doubt of innocence to be sufficient to convict for any crime, especially drug offenses. Recently, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the convicition of a Virginia man found guilty of being the lookout in a drug distribution operation because his guilt was based on speculation, not proof.