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Theft

Interstate Theft

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When a crime, such as trafficking, extends beyond state lines, it immediately becomes a federal crime pursued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or another federal law enforcement agency. For example, if you stole a bike worth $5,000 in Virginia and were caught, the crime would constitute felony larceny, punishable by anywhere from… Read More »

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Opioid Prescription Painkiller Drug Charges

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There is a growing epidemic of opioid-derived prescription pain medication. These medications, such as hydrocodone, codeine, methadone, meperidine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl, are some of the most addictive and dangerous substances known. In recent years, tens of thousands of Americans become addicted after a serious injury and accidentally die from overdoses. The epidemic is largely… Read More »

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Types of Reckless Driving in Virginia

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In Virginia, reckless driving is a serious infraction that carries heavy penalties for convicted drivers. Depending on the charges and your prior driving history, you can lose your license, go to jail for up to 12 months, or even end up in prison if your actions resulted in the serious bodily injury or death… Read More »

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Former Virginia County Republican Committee Chairman Charged With Child Pornography

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Recently, Charles K. Young, a former James City County Republican Committee chairman, was arrested on child pornography charges. The prosecution alleges that Young received seven photos and three videos that depict sexually explicit conduct of boys under the age of 18. Child pornography is a serious crime in the United States and is one… Read More »

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DOJ Says Virginia License Suspension Law Unconstitutional

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The suspension of someone’s driver’s license is a penalty for many different crimes and misconducts under Virginia law. However, the law may have to change soon for some people facing license suspension. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently commented on a Virginia law that automatically suspends the driver’s licenses of people… Read More »

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What to Do if You Are Pulled Over While Driving

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Being pulled over is not a fun experience. Even if you do not believe you were doing anything wrong, it can still be nerve-wracking to potentially receive a ticket or even get arrested. That is why it is so important to know what to do if you are pulled over so you do not… Read More »

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Extradition in Virginia

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Extradition is possible when someone is arrested in one state but also has criminal charges pending in at least one other state. Extradition means moving the accused person from the original state to the state where he or she is being charged. For example, a man who was charged in a North Carolina shooting… Read More »

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Common Federal Crimes

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Most of the time when someone commits a crime it will be prosecuted by the state where the crime is committed, though this is not always the case. Some crimes are federal crimes, which mean that the federal government can prosecute them. On its face it may not make much of a difference, but… Read More »

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Criminal Statute of Limitations in Virginia

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Statutes of limitations are the amount of time someone has to take legal action. In civil law, it is the amount of time that the plaintiff has to sue the defendant for damages. In criminal law, it is how long the prosecution has since the commission of the crime to prosecute. A skilled criminal… Read More »

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Virginia Woman Charged with Reckless Driving After Woman Riding Mattress on Top of Vehicle Dies

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In a strange and tragic case, a Virginia woman was charged with reckless driving after another woman was riding on an unsecured mattress on top of her van and fell to her death. Twenty-year-old Sindy Zelaya Gonzalez died when both she and the mattress fell off the moving van. The driver, Norma Guadron Canales,… Read More »

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