A bill to strike a provision of Virginia law that can turn a third misdemeanor petit larceny conviction into a felony advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.

Virginia's Democratic counties treat criminals like children and children like criminals, resulting in a left-wing distortion of the criminal justice system.

The sealing law is one step to help place Virginia back on this path of treating its felons as equal citizens but it cannot ...

Northam announced legislation Friday that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana a civil offense carrying a $50 penalty, instead of a criminal misdemeanor.

These laws were passed during the 2025 General Assembly session and signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Under the Virginia ...

He faces up to a combined 27 years in prison on a combination of misdemeanor and felony charges, including two counts of DUI: permanent injury, DUI: serious injury and driving on a suspended license.

It's that time of year again. Hundreds of new Virginia laws take effect on Tuesday. Here are some major ones to know.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Virginia's bid to scuttle a lawsuit challenging an 1869 state constitutional provision that imposes a lifetime voting ban on convicted felons, one of ...

Jun. 20—MITCHELL — The following cases were among those heard Tuesday, June 17, during a circuit court session at the Davison County Public Safety Center, with Judge Chris Giles presiding ...

Virginia implemented new traffic laws impacting driver penalties and fees, including stricter seat belt rules and increased ...

Attorney General Jason Miyares is fighting against what he calls a "criminal-first, victim-last mindset" that has swept ...

A slew of new laws go into effect across Virginia on Tuesday, July 1 that impact reckless drivers, unbuckled passengers in ...