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Why a Virginia Firearms Trust Still Matters — Even With the ATF’s New Joint Spousal Registration Rule
May 19, 2026 | L. Calum Welch
Why a Virginia Firearms Trust Matters Virginia gun owners are navigating two major legal developments simultaneously. On one…
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Get A Ticket For Using a Cellphone While Driving
April 8, 2026 | L. Calum Welch
Many Virginians rely on their cell phone for navigation, messages, and everyday communication. A quick glance at text messag…
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Can I Get My Gun Rights Restored After a Felony Conviction?
April 8, 2026 | L. Calum Welch
A felony conviction changes your legal status in Virginia. You lose firearm rights, voting rights, eligibility to hold publi…
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Can A Defense Attorney Help Me Get My Gun Rights Back?
April 8, 2026 | L. Calum Welch
Losing firearm rights after a felony conviction can feel permanent. Many people assume that once they have a criminal convic…
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How Much Does It Cost To Restore Gun Rights?
March 17, 2026 | L. Calum Welch
If you have a felony conviction or certain misdemeanor convictions on your criminal record, you may have lost your firearm r…
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Do I Need to Apply to Have My Gun Rights Restored?
March 16, 2026 | Welch & Wright, PLLC
If you have a felony conviction in Virginia, you already understand how it can follow you long after your sentence ends. One…
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Top Five Leading Reasons for Gun Petition Denials in Virginia
February 26, 2026 | Nick T. Wright
The loss of your firearm rights can affect far more than your ability to purchase or possess a gun. For many, it impacts per…
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Consequences of a DUI in Virginia
November 17, 2025 | Nick T. Wright
A DUI arrest in the Hampton Roads area can affect every part of your life. Beyond the traffic stop, a charge for driving und…
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Virginia Law on Driving Too Fast For Road Conditions
September 23, 2024 | Nick T. Wright
Reckless Driving – Driving too Fast for Road Conditions Va. Code Section 46.2-861 makes it Reckless Driving to drive at a ce…
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Virginia State Law on Speeding
September 23, 2024 | Nick T. Wright
Reckless Driving – Speeding Va. Code Section 46.2-862 makes it Reckless Driving to drive at or above a certain speed thresho…
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