Virginia toma muy serio el robo de tarjeta de crédito y el fraude de tarjetas de crédito. El estado considera ambos delitos graves. La abogada de defensa criminal Rebecca Wade explica el costo real si robas o usas una tarjeta de crédito. ¿Cuáles son las sanciones por robo de tarjeta de crédi...
By Virginia recently passed a new statute allowing for post-conviction sentence reductions for prisoners in exchange for their cooperation in specific criminal cases. Rebecca Wade offers insights into how this amendment benefits prosecutors a...
By In this digital day and age, almost every teenager has a smartphone — and whether they’re texting, tweeting, or snapchatting there’s a permanent record of all their digital communications. Criminal defense...
By Waves are rolling, sand is between your toes, but a police officer is blocking your attempt to get some vitamin sea. With summer beach season at high tide, a recent of an altercation between a beachgoer and police raises questions about alcohol, the beach and your rights. ...
By Being charged with a criminal offense can have significant and long-lasting negative effects. As criminal defense attorney Rebecca Wade...
Millions of people fall victim to domestic abuse in the U.S. each year. Domestic violence attorney Rebecca Wade discusses Virginia’s shall arrest statute on this week’s FAQ Friday. What is the Shall Arrest statute? “The law states that when...
By In cases of domestic violence, magistrates often place as a condition of bond that the alleged aggressor is not allowed to have any form of contact with the alleged victim. Domestic violence attorney Rebecca Wade...
By The explosion of online shopping in recent years has led to a new criminal trend: porch pirating. A package gets delivered on a resident’s doorstep, but before it’s intended recipient picks it up, the package get’s snatched by a thief. Criminal defense attorney Rebecca Wade explains that while the law in...
By What is revenge porn? Distributing sexually explicit photos or videos of a person without their consent in order to embarrass them, also known as revenge porn, can have serious legal ramifications. On this week’s FAQ Friday, crimi...
First-time drug offenders in Virginia have a tool they can use to potentially avoid jail time and a permanent criminal record. Rebecca Wade, partner at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC shares the details on Virginia 251. What is Virginia 251? Virginia 251, more formally known as VA Cod...
By Many Americans value and take pride in their Second Amendment rights. So it’s not surprising that many individuals who lose their gun rights due to a past conviction want to get them restored. On this week’s FAQ Friday, Rebecca Wade weighs in on how to restore your Second Amendment rights. ...
You’ve just been pulled over by a police officer, and in addition to dealing with your elevated blood pressure and sweaty palms, you're asking yourself, “How best can I protect myself legally from a potential violation?” Rebecca Wade, partner at Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC...
By Firearm legislation differs between states, making it difficult for people to understand what’s legal and what’s not. It is important to be aware of the state laws where you reside, work and visit. Criminal defense attorney Rebecca Wade explains gun laws in the Commonw...
Virginia is now the first southern state to legalize recreational marijuana use, as of summer, 2021. In short, the new law legalizes pot, but it comes with some serious caveats. Rebecca Wade, partner at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, explains the “do’s” and “don’ts” of nav...
