It is common knowledge that when you are convicted of a felony in Virginia, you lose the right to purchase and possess a firearm. This includes not only handguns, but also shotguns and hunting … [Read more...]
Protective Orders in Virginia
posted on January 7, 2022
Thinking of filing for a protective order? There are a few things to know before heading to file. In the state of Virginia, there are three (3) types of protective orders: emergency protective order … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Go of That Balloon!
posted on August 25, 2021
Effective July 1st, 2021, the Virginia legislature has passed a bill making it a civil penalty for anyone over the age of sixteen (16) to knowingly release a non-biodegradable balloon. Any person 16 … [Read more...]
2021 Virginia Criminal Law Update: Possession of Marijuana
posted on June 26, 2021
The 2021 General Assembly session was one of the transformative legislative sessions in recent history in the area of criminal law. Over the next few weeks, the criminal attorneys at Winslow, … [Read more...]
2021 Virginia Criminal Law Update: Sentencing & Probation Violations
posted on June 24, 2021
The 2021 General Assembly session was one of the transformative legislative sessions in recent history in the area of criminal law. Over the next few weeks, the criminal attorneys at Winslow, … [Read more...]
2021 Virginia Criminal Law Update: Robbery
posted on June 21, 2021
The 2021 General Assembly session was one of the transformative legislative sessions in recent history in the area of criminal law. Over the next few weeks, the criminal attorneys at Winslow, … [Read more...]
2021 Virginia Criminal Law Update: Police Stops
posted on June 21, 2021
The 2021 General Assembly session was one of the transformative legislative sessions in recent history in the area of criminal law. Over the next few weeks, the criminal attorneys at Winslow, … [Read more...]
Alcoholic Drinks To-Go in Virginia
posted on June 5, 2021
As Covid-19 restrictions lift across the Commonwealth, many citizens are looking forward to socializing in settings that have been closed or limited for the past year. Local restaurants and bars are … [Read more...]
Updates in Virginia Criminal Law: Odor of marijuana not enough for vehicle search
posted on March 6, 2021
On March 1, 2021, several sweeping criminal justice reforms that were passed in last summer’s special session of the General Assembly went into effect in Virginia. One of the largest reforms were … [Read more...]
Virginia is now a “Hands Free” State
posted on March 3, 2021
As of January 1, 2021, Virginia is one of many “hands free” states when it comes to cell phone use behind the wheel. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 46.2-818.2 it is now unlawful for a driver to … [Read more...]
