A drug charge is serious, but adding a firearm to the equation changes the nature of the case entirely. Under the U.S. Code, the mere presence of a gun during a drug trafficking crime triggers mandatory minimum sentences that can easily turn a few years of prison into several decades. Defendants and their families must understand the charge because it…

If you face federal firearm charges in Virginia, a specific scoring system heavily influences your future. The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines provide a framework that courts use to calculate a recommended prison sentence. This process involves a formula where the final score depends on specific factors that you may not realize are part of the equation. Factors that increase a base…

If you’re one of many Virginia parents whose teenager has recently faced an arrest and charges for a crime (e.g., DUI underage, theft, drugs, etc.), there are local resources available to help you navigate the system. If you haven’t already spoken with a social worker, this is often a first step toward building a strong support network for your son…