When Virginia state prosecutors file charges against individuals, they usually have evidence that they think is sufficient to secure a conviction. The vast majority of the time, those accused of breaking the law plead guilty. Some people wrongfully assume that a...
Criminal Defense
Why can you get a DUI the next day?
Most people who end up getting a DUI are arrested on the same day that they were drinking. They are generally stopped shortly after they stop drinking, such as when they’re driving home from a bar. There are also those who do end up getting arrested in the pre-dawn...
Yes, dining and dashing is a criminal act, possibly a felony
When you go out to eat at a restaurant, you pay for the service and the experience as much as for the food. The server will bring you a bill based on these dishes that you ordered, and you will pay not just for the food itself but also for the service in the form of a...
A DUI charge can cost you thousands more than you expect
If a Virginia police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), you probably understand that your arrest will be expensive. Between the cost to mount a defense or the fines possible if you just plead guilty, the arrest might mean thousands of dollars...
How do I prove self-defense in Virginia?
It’s nerve-wracking to face criminal charges for a physical confrontation with someone else that resulted in injury or even death. It can be even worse when you know that you were not responsible for starting the altercation, but that you acted to defend yourself or...
Virginia traffic violations: often far more serious than expected
Flashing red lights behind you. That is a behind-the-wheel event that drivers in Fairfax County and across Northern Virginia often see when engaged in traffic. And it is guaranteed to command instant attention in any scenario. Especially when the object of interest...

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