College is a time for you to explore career opportunities and prepare yourself for your professional future. It can be an overwhelming, rewarding and exciting time in your life. But your goals and dreams could come screeching to a halt if you are facing...
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Virginia AG asks lawmakers to expand expungement laws
Virginia has some of the strictest laws in the country for record expungement. Because of this, the state’s attorney general, Mark Herring, is calling for lawmakers to change their tone. He wants them to consider expanding clean slate laws, which could help...
How universities address assault charges in Virginia
One of the most terrifying situations is being charged with assault charges as a college student. You should be focusing on exams and fraternity parties, not the possibility of jail time, but it’s a situation that many students go through.Unfortunately, most...
Talk to your children about alcohol before entering college
College is a time to try new things: learn about living independently, discover new passions, take challenging classes. But for a lot of young adults, it’s also the first time they’re exposed to alcohol.Binge drinking and alcoholism are serious issues...
What are consequences of underage alcohol possession?
Finals are over and your first year of college is complete. You and your friends worked hard and want to celebrate your accomplishment. As you go about your celebration, you should keep in mind the consequences for possessing alcohol under the age of 21. An underage...
How will an underage DUI affect you in college?
While a DUI can affect many areas of your life, when you are getting ready to go to college, how a DUI will affect your college prospects may be at the top of your mind. Facing DUI charges before entering college may affect your chances of getting in to the college...