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…
What is the Age of Consent in Virginia? There are numerous discussions regarding the age of consent in Virginia on the internet, most of which are confusing. It’s imperative as an adult or teenager to understand exactly what aged person(s) you may, in accordance with Virginia law, engage in consensual sexual acts with. Definitions In Virginia, the…
Possible Changes In Zoning Law A proposed zoning law for Fairfax County would make it illegal to hold regular gatherings for a large number of people. For the proposal, such meetings could only occur three times in a 40-day period and could include no more than 49 attendees. Some of those protesting the proposal are…
Last week, Virginia Gov. Terry McAulliffe signed a mental health bill into law requiring that anyone seeking help who is suffering from a mental illness be allowed care for at least eight hours, instead of the four that was previously allowed. The legislation was proposed after an incident in November with Sen. Craig Deeds’ son.…
If you are arrested, your first words and actions may majorly affect the severity of the charges you will face or how your case is presented to the court. It is crucial that you retain the services of a criminal defense lawyer immediately who can help protect your freedom. If you are arrested, the first…
Once you are arrested, you will be booked. In Virginia, as most states, booking includes taking your photo and fingerprints. You will be brought before a magistrate who will decide your initial bond, which must be paid for you to be released from jail. The amount will depend on the type and severity of your…
It is common knowledge that when a person commits a crime, there may be criminal consequences. This is also true for accomplices, or people who aid, assist, or encourage others to commit crimes. When a person did not personally commit a crime there are many defenses that an attorney may be able to raise.
The Supreme Court ruled this week that police must usually obtain a warrant before making a suspected drunk driver submit to a blood test. In an 8-to-1 vote, the court ruled on a case from Missouri where a state trooper drove a suspected drunk driver to a local hospital and ordered the man’s blood be…
A new law in Virginia now makes it a primary offense for drivers to text while driving. The new law, that the Governor signed last month, raises the fines from $20 to $125 for the first offense and a $250 fine for a second offense. It also makes the action a primary offense instead of…
Gov. Bob McDonnell proposed an amendment to a bill changing Virginia’s texting while driving law this week by proposing lower fines for the new bill. McDonnell promised to not change the aim of the legislation, which makes using any mobile phone a primary offense in Virginia. This means an officer can pull over and cite a…
