New Year’s Eve in Virginia and Criminal Charges

Criminal Charges are Common on New Years Eve in Virginia

It’s the beginning of a new year!  A new year of challenges, goals to accomplish, and changes.  It is also a time to celebrate.  New Year’s Eve in Virginia is always a great time, especially being so close to all of the parties in the nation’s capital.  However, what starts as fun and games for some people ends with criminal charges.  For information on  New Year’s Eve in Virginia and criminal charges, read the post below.

New Year’s Eve in Virginia and Criminal Charges

Whenever alcohol is involved, someone undoubtedly finds him or herself in trouble-whether it is embarrassment, spending too much money, or worse-being charged with a crime.  With the abundance of parties and alcohol consumption, Drunk in Public and DUI charges are common in Virginia on New Year’s Eve.  Other common criminal charges around New Years resulting from alcohol consumption include Hit and Run charges, assault charges, and destruction of property charges, among others.

The most important thing to remember is do NOT make any statements to the police.  You may think you are helping your situation, but in fact you are most likely giving them more evidence.

If you find yourself facing a criminal charge after New Year’s Eve in Virginia, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss your case and any possible defenses.  Criminal convictions in Virginia CANNOT ever be expunged.  You do not want the consequences of one night of partying to potentially ruin your life-whether because you lose your driver’s license, job, money, employment opportunities, and educational opportunities.

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