Bribery in Virginia
Generally, a bribe in Virginia occurs when the bribe-giver intends to influence the bribe-taker’s conduct by giving, offering, or promising a thing of value to the bribe-taker, who accepts or solicits the thing of value with the agreement or understanding that he or...
Alexandria’s New Marijuana Diversion Program
De Facto Decriminalization of Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use The Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Alexandria, Bryan Porter, is making good on his intention to “embrace new ideas” as his office continues to conduct an internal policy review aimed at...Malicious Wounding in Virginia
What is considered Malicious Wounding in Virginia? Malicious Wounding in Virginia is often a catch-all charge that covers a wide array of acts. It can apply to many serious criminal acts–which involve serious injury–and law enforcement can charge it for...
