by manassaslaw | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal
The age at which a person can legally consent to sexual intercourse in Virginia is 18. However, it’s certainly not unusual for teens to engage in consensual intercourse with one another before this age. For this reason, Virginia lists allowances for children ages...
by manassaslaw | Mar 9, 2020 | Criminal
Do you know the DUI law in Virginia? The state of Virginia relies heavily on blood alcohol content when determining penalties for driving under the influence. Driving with any blood alcohol content over 0.08 percent is illegal in Virginia. DUI and DWI, even as a...
by manassaslaw | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal
Larceny is a legal term for theft; there are two types of larceny in Virginia. Grand larceny in Virginia is a legal term for felony theft. Petty larceny, or petty theft, is a misdemeanor. Courts differentiate the two depending on the value of the stolen item. If the...
by manassaslaw | Oct 15, 2019 | Criminal
Some consider speeding tickets or other traffic tickets common and insignificant. But, actually getting one can be scary and stressful. This is especially true if you’ve never had a traffic ticket before. Virginia speeding ticket costs, as well as other types of...
by manassaslaw | Jun 3, 2019 | Criminal
What is Drunk And Disorderly Conduct? When some people have a bit too much to drink, they may behave out of character and cause a public disturbance such as unruly, obnoxious or profane conduct in a public place. But even if alcohol or drugs aren’t involved,...
by manassaslaw | Apr 26, 2019 | Criminal
What is Aggravated Assault? When a person is charged with aggravated assault in Virginia, they may face either a misdemeanor or felony conviction depending on the facts of the crime. The punishment will depend upon the seriousness of the assault and who was assaulted....
