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Here, we provided some useful resources you can utilize to learn more about your situation. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Foster McCollam today at (703) 420-7011 and set up a consultation. Our attorneys would be more than happy to assist you.

Virginia Case Information System

In certain jurisdictions, you may search for your case and case status. Information is only provided for certain Circuit Court Cases and for General District Court Cases. There is no information provided from Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court as cases pertaining to juveniles are sealed from the public.

Code of Virginia

The Virginia Legislative Information System Website provides, among other databases, the Code of Virginia in numerical order.

Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice provides information and resources concerning the juvenile justice system in Virginia.

Virginia Child Protective Services Information & Manuals

The Virginia Department of Social Services website provides information regarding child abuse and neglect and provides certain publications including manuals setting forth procedure and guidelines that Child Protective Services must follow.

News articles featuring our firm include:

• Va. teen could be jailed for “sexting” girlfriend

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Va-Teen-Could-be-Jailed-for-Sexting-Girlfriend-265770831.html

• In ‘sexting’ case, Manassas City police want to photograph teen in sexually explicit manner, lawyers say

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2014/07/09/in-sexting-case-manassas-city-police-want-to-photograph-teen-in-sexually-explicit-manner-lawyers-say/

• A ‘sexting’ story you won’t believe

http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/a-sexting-story-you-wont-believe-301686339655

• Police refuse to execute warrant for photos of youth’s erection in sexting case

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/prosecutors_want_photos_taken_of_youths_erection_for_sexting_case/

• Even without the warrant, Manassas ‘sexting’ case is outrageous

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/even-without-the-warrant-manassas-sexting-case-is-outrageous/2014/07/16/95cde1ce-0902-11e4-8a6a-19355c7e870a_story.html?hpid=z8

• Police drop plan to take graphic photos of Va. teen as evidence in sexting case

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Drop-Plan-To-Take-Graphic-Photos-of-Va-Teen-as-Evidence–266600001.html?_osource=outbrain_recirc=obinsite

• Manassas case rekindles debate over penalties for ‘sexting’

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/manassas-case-rekindles-debate-over-penalties-for-sexting/2014/07/24/bbb65ac6-11a2-11e4-98ee-daea85133bc9_story.html

• Manassas City teen placed on probation in ‘sexting’ case where police sought photos

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/manassas-city-teen-placed-on-probation-in-sexting-case-where-police-sought-photos/2014/08/01/c4d6ff62-19ad-11e4-85b6-c1451e622637_story.html

• ‘Sexting’ case points to need for reform, critics say

http://valawyersweekly.com/2014/08/07/sexting-case-points-to-need-for-reform-critics-say/