Blacksburg is a college town with a unique criminal justice environment. Virginia Tech’s 35,000 students, a dense concentration of bars and restaurants on North Main Street and College Avenue, and a Virginia State Police and Blacksburg Police Department presence create an environment where criminal charges — particularly DUI and drug offenses — are common. Strickland, Diviney & Segura defends students, residents, faculty, and staff facing criminal charges in the Blacksburg area at the Montgomery County courts in Christiansburg.
Blacksburg’s Criminal Charge Landscape
The entertainment corridor along North Main Street, College Avenue, and Draper Road in Blacksburg generates significant DUI enforcement activity, particularly on weekends and during Virginia Tech football season. Drug possession charges — both marijuana and prescription drug offenses — are common on and near campus. Assault charges arising from bar altercations and domestic situations in student housing also flow through the Montgomery County courts regularly.
Criminal Defense Services We Provide in Blacksburg
Our Blacksburg criminal defense practice covers DUI/DWI defense, drug possession and distribution charges, assault and battery, domestic violence allegations, alcohol-related offenses (possession by minor, public intoxication), theft and shoplifting, sex offense charges, firearm offenses, and expungement. We represent Virginia Tech students, university employees, and permanent Blacksburg residents with equal skill and commitment.
Protecting Students’ Futures
For Virginia Tech students, a criminal conviction can affect far more than the immediate legal consequences. Financial aid, campus housing eligibility, professional licensure in engineering, medicine, law, and education — all can be jeopardized by a criminal record. Our attorneys pursue every option to protect our student clients: motions to suppress, diversion programs, deferred dispositions, and full acquittals where the evidence supports it.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Blacksburg
Call Strickland, Diviney & Segura at (540) 982-7787. Our Roanoke office is 40 miles from Blacksburg. We are available for urgent consultations and can appear in Montgomery County courts on short notice when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What court handles criminal cases in Blacksburg, Virginia?
Blacksburg is a town within Montgomery County. Criminal cases arising in Blacksburg are heard in the Montgomery County General District Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court, both at 55 E. Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. Our attorneys practice regularly before both courts.
What are the most common criminal charges facing Virginia Tech students in Blacksburg?
Virginia Tech students most commonly face charges of DUI, possession of alcohol by a minor, simple drug possession (marijuana and others), assault charges arising from social situations, and shoplifting. Any of these charges can affect enrollment, financial aid, and future employment. Early legal intervention is critical.
Does a criminal charge in Blacksburg affect my Virginia Tech enrollment?
Virginia Tech’s Office of Student Conduct operates independently from the criminal justice system. A criminal charge — even if ultimately dismissed — may trigger a university disciplinary proceeding under VT’s Principles of Community. Our attorneys help clients navigate both the criminal and academic tracks simultaneously.
What is the penalty for marijuana possession in Virginia?
Virginia decriminalized simple possession of up to one ounce of marijuana in 2021. Possession of between one ounce and one pound is a civil penalty (fine only). Possession of more than one pound remains a criminal offense. However, distribution, manufacture, and possession with intent to distribute remain serious criminal charges.
Can I get a criminal charge in Blacksburg expunged from my record?
Virginia law allows expungement for charges that were not prosecuted, nolle prossed, or resulted in an acquittal. As of recent Virginia law changes, certain misdemeanor convictions may also qualify. Our attorneys evaluate expungement eligibility after case resolution and pursue it aggressively for eligible clients.
