Can Police Conduct A Search Without A Warrant?
This is an important question to ask and know the answer to. If you have been the subject of a search and seizure, it can be crucial to speak with a lawyer who can make sure your rights are protected.
This is an important question to ask and know the answer to. If you have been the subject of a search and seizure, it can be crucial to speak with a lawyer who can make sure your rights are protected.
All convictions fall into one of the 10 categories within the Commonwealth of Virginia. There are six felony classes as well as four misdemeanor classes. If you are facing any type of misdemeanor or felony, you should speak with a lawyer who can begin fighting on your behalf right away.
Initial reports examining the first several months of texting while driving has shown that the law is difficult to enforce. When this law is examined it is obvious that a guilty or not guilty may not be easy to prove. The law is written in such a way to allow drivers to still talk on…
Anyone facing perjury charges will want to consult with a Virginia criminal lawyer who can help clear his or her name. While many people know perjury charges result from lying in court or misrepresenting oneself, perjury can result from many other situations as well.
251 Explained The 251 program is an option for anyone charged with drug possession in Virginia. The program, named after section 10.2-251 of the Virginia state code allows a person to have a case continued. Throughout that period, the defendant must avoid any additional illegal behavior. The defendant must also take drug classes, submit to…
In some cases, innocent people face criminal charges for honestly doing nothing wrong. One day they are just living their lives and the next, they are trying to figure out how to defend themselves against erroneous charges.
When someone is facing charges for a crime like driving under the influence, the timing of the alleged crime may make a huge difference. If the alleged incident falls within a certain period of another DUI conviction, the penalties may be stiffer than if the charges are outside of that time period. An experienced Northern…
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, incidents of laser pointing have risen dramatically since 2005. Many people may be unaware, but pointing a laser at any aircraft is a federal crime and considered extremely serious.
The United States Supreme Court decided Tuesday it would hear the case of a Virginia man who bought a gun for his uncle. The court will determine if it is a crime for one lawful person to buy a gun with intent to resell it to another lawful person.
Whenever a minor is charged with a crime, there is a lot of stress for both the parent as well as the minor. While a parent may worry about the long-term implications, a minor may be more concerned about his or her freedom in the short-term. That is where an experienced Alexandria criminal defense lawyer…