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Monthly Archives: November 2014

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Arrest Versus Detention

arrested, Virginia lawBy PNA LawNovember 27, 2014Leave a comment

When a person is detained by the police, they may assume they are under arrest. In actuality, there are significant differences between being detained and being arrested. When a person is detained, the police are simply holding them to investigate a particular crime. This means that they can only hold the person for a “reasonable…

Should I Speak to a Defense Lawyer if I Haven’t Yet Been Arrested?

arrested, Virginia lawBy PNA LawNovember 21, 2014Leave a comment

Some people know they are under investigation for a crime and wait to speak to a Defense Lawyer. They assume that there’s nothing an attorney can do for them until they have been arrested. This is not the case. Even before you have been arrested, an attorney will fight for your rights and make sure…

Constructive Possession

Criminal Defense, drug charges, Virginia lawBy PNA LawNovember 14, 2014Leave a comment

If drugs are found in a car and no one takes responsibility, every person in the vehicle can be charged with possession. This is known as “constructive possession” and it carries the same weight as drugs being found directly in your possession. A Criminal Attorney can potentially fight these charges and get them thrown out, but…

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