by Steidle Law Firm | Apr 1, 2021 | Criminal, News
Since the late 1700s, jury trials have taken place in Virginia, and while laws adapt as society changes, the process of the jury trial has stayed nearly stagnant, until now. As part of the criminal justice reform in Virginia, starting July 1, 2021, criminal...
by Steidle Law Firm | Mar 4, 2021 | Criminal, News
There have been changes in marijuana laws across the country which develop as legislation changes – let’s zoom in on Virginia and take a closer look. In June 2020, Virginia legislation made significant changes to the laws governing marijuana. While...
by Steidle Law Firm | Sep 3, 2015 | Criminal, DUI, Traffic
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving While Drinking and are closely related crimes. They can all mean the same thing: loss of license, stiff fines, embarrassment, and possible mandatory Jail time. See Virginia Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties....
by Steidle Law Firm | Aug 6, 2015 | Criminal
Felonies are very serious charges – more so than misdemeanors or violations. They range from Grand Larceny to Homicide. There are six classes of Felonies in Virginia, which define the severity of the charge. Class 1 felonies are the most serious, while class 6...
by Steidle Law Firm | Jul 9, 2015 | Criminal
“A peanut walked down an alleyway. It was a salted.” Many people don’t quite know exactly what assault it. People throw around the word flippantly without understanding its true meaning. Here are a few things you might want to know about assault. Assault: Putting a...
by Steidle Law Firm | Jun 11, 2015 | Criminal
Criminal and Traffic charges generally fall into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are more serious and are punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison. Misdemeanor penalties can range from a simple fine to up to one year in the local Jail. ...
