Fairfax County 2018 Arrest Statistics According to the Fairfax County Police Department Statistics Report for 2018 (p. 155) (valid as of May 08, 2019), they made 23,260 arrests during the year. These arrests represent 8.5% of the total number of statewide arrests which was 279,288. Fairfax City Police, which is a separate agency, reported 497…
An experienced Alexandria criminal attorney often deals with all types of assault cases, so it is imperative to pay close attention when laws governing who may face charges may be evolving or changing. This way, a person will understand the charges they face and the potential penalties that can come from a conviction.
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…
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…
Even if you have been convicted of a crime, it is important you know that all inmates have rights and to know and understand what those rights are. As your defense lawyer, it is important I arm anyone I defend or may defend as well as their loved ones with the information about what rights…
The insanity defense can be a very difficult road to take, but in some specific cases it may be appropriate. Only an experienced lawyer will be able to tell you if that is the right road to take. The insanity defense requires the defense prove the defendant lacked criminal intent to make him or her legally…
Some districts in Virginia and Maryland have installed cameras aimed at catching drivers who illegally pass school busses as they load and unload students each day. According to a report on WTVR, the photos are then automatically sent to a company who notifies local police. Passing a school bus loading and unloading children is a…
Probation and parole are very different, although they are often lumped together. They can both be revoked, however, if the offender somehow violates the terms and conditions of his or her release. If you are being put on either probation or parole and you have any questions or concerns, it may be wise to speak…
One common misconception is that a person has to have a specific number of drinks in order to be in danger of a drunk driving charge. The reality is that how much you have to drink and how it affects your body, compared to how the same amount may affect a friend varies greatly based…
Work release is an option at times for some inmates. The work release program offers a prisoner an opportunity to gradually reenter the community. Our attorneys can help explain the benefits of work release, but when a prisoner qualifies for work release, he or she will be transferred to one of the local jails. Usually a…
