Assault & Battery Virginia
Malicious Wounding vs. Unlawful Wounding in Virginia: Penalties and Intent Differences
Understanding Virginia Wounding ChargesIn Virginia, getting into a physical altercation that results in serious injury is prosecuted aggressively. Unlike basic assault and battery...
Aggravated Malicious Wounding in Virginia: Defining Permanent Physical Impairment
Introduction to Aggravated Malicious WoundingIn the Commonwealth of Virginia, crimes of violence are taken incredibly seriously. While a standard malicious wounding charge is seve...
Assault and Battery by Mob in Virginia: Why Bystanders Face Felony Charges
The Danger of the Crowd in Virginia LawA fight breaks out at a high school football game, outside a bar in Norfolk, or at a protest in Richmond. A crowd gathers around two people...