Criminal charges in Virginia can carry harsh penalties, but different crimes are treated differently. You’re much more likely to face significant prison time for violent crimes. That includes crimes related to theft. While “theft” is not a crime under Virginia law, stealing falls under charges like larceny, robbery, and burglary. If you’ve been charged with…

Every year, the Virginia Department of State Police publishes its report on Crime in Virginia, which contains a summary of all types of offenses, arrests, offender demographics, and other information on the crimes that took place in the state during that 12 month period. Though you’re probably familiar with the term “white collar crimes,” you…

There’s no question that life as we know it has been disrupted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has led to an increase in theft crimes like grand larceny, as Washington, DC Fox affiliate News Channel 5 reported via an April 15, 2020 video. This rise in criminal activity has put owners of…

Online shopping has become the preferred way for many Americans to buy products, which means an increase in credit card usage. As a result, more and more people are facing criminal charges for credit card fraud and theft. Under Virginia law, anyone found guilty of credit card fraud or theft could face significant jail time, fines and…

When discussing crimes in Fairfax, the initial thought that may come to mind is a headline-blaring type of incident such as drunk driving, drug charges, violence and even murder. However, white-collar crime is also serious and can lead to hefty fines and a jail sentence. In a worst-case scenario, it can affect a business and…