Tag Archives: Leesburg Criminal Defense Lawyers
Can a Virginia Reckless Driving Charge Put Me in Jail?
The short answer is yes. There are several different circumstances where a reckless driving charge can land you in jail. Reckless driving is a criminal charge in Virginia and can result in serious penalties. If you are charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you should contact a skilled reckless driving attorney as soon as… Read More »
Supreme Court Ruling May Affect DUIs in Virginia
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a crime with serious penalties. Prosecutors and police will use many different kinds of evidence to try to get a conviction in a DUI case. An especially important thing for prosecutors to prove is the blood or breath alcohol content (BAC) of a driver…. Read More »
Sex Crimes in Virginia
Being convicted of a sex crime comes with serious and often lifelong consequences. There are many different kinds of sex crimes in Virginia and it is important to have a general understanding of some of the most common so you do not unintentionally break the law. If you are charged with a sex crime,… Read More »
Speeding Tickets in Virginia
Speeding tickets are relatively common, but that does not mean that they should be taken lightly. Speeding tickets in Virginia can come with fines, fees, and other consequences that can seriously affect your life. You cannot ignore a speeding ticket, and it often makes sense to fight it instead of just paying the fine…. Read More »
Virginia Treats Heroin Overdoses as Homicides and Prosecutes Dealers
With an epidemic of heroin overdose deaths all around the country, Virginia is taking a novel approach to try to reduce the number of fatalities related to the drug. Investigators in Virginia have starting to treat heroin overdose deaths as homicides and have started to go after the drug dealers who have provided the… Read More »
Jury Exonerates Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputy
On November 16, 2016, a jury in Loudoun County, Virginia exonerated John Wayne Gregory of all wrongdoing, returning a verdict of not guilty on the charge of assault and battery. In August 2015, Loudoun County Sheriff Deputy Gregory was charged following an incident with Lyle Grenoble, a man he arrested for public intoxication. After… Read More »
Federal Traffic and Criminal Cases
The DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) has some unique features that can have a huge impact on people who receive traffic tickets or are charged with crimes. One anomaly is that anyone charged with crimes on federal property, including the George Washington Parkway, will be charged with a federal crime. Federal vs…. Read More »
Weapons Charges in Virginia
There are many different kinds of weapons charges in Virginia, though they mostly center around firearms. If you plan to own or use a firearm, you should know the laws and the potential penalties for breaking the laws. Concealed Weapons In Virginia it is legal to carry concealed firearms if you have the proper… Read More »
Virginia Law Professor Advises Everyone to Refuse to Talk to Cops
Atlanta Black Star recently reported on Regent Law school professor James Duane and his new book which talks about—among other things—the best practices for dealing with police officers. In 2008 Duane gave a lecture where he advised his students to not talk to police, even when they feel like they have nothing to hide…. Read More »
Leesburg Hit and Run Driver Was Allegedly Intoxicated
The Leesburg, Virginia Patch recently reported on an accident where a 19-year-old woman allegedly hit another vehicle while intoxicated and then left the scene of the accident. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says that the woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking her friend’s car without her permission, driving at a high rate… Read More »
