Tag Archives: Leesburg Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Juvenile Justice Process in Virginia
Depending on the age of the person and the crime and circumstances, some offenses are referred to the juvenile justice system for prosecution. For this purpose, “juveniles” include anyone under the age of 18 at the time of the offense. Some juveniles are transferred to the adult criminal justice system if they are charged… Read More »
Marijuana Laws in Virginia
Marijuana laws are changing quickly throughout the country. It is important to stay up to date on the laws in your area so you know how to avoid legal trouble. Marijuana is illegal for the most part in Virginia, but as you will see, the laws are much more complicated than that. The laws… Read More »
Virginia Domestic Violence Laws and First Offender Program
If you are charged with domestic violence you may be worried about possible penalties. The first thing you should do after you have been charged is to contact a skilled domestic violence attorney to help you defend the charges. If you are convicted, a knowledgeable attorney can also help get you the lowest penalty… Read More »
Reckless Driving Penalties in Virginia
Reckless driving is a crime in Virginia and can come with many different penalties depending on the circumstances and severity. A reckless driving charge can come from something as simple as going 20 miles over the speed limit or driving over 80 miles an hour. A driver can also be charged with reckless driving… Read More »
DWI and Involuntary Manslaughter
A Virginia man who was recently involved in a head-on car collision that killed a woman was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and involuntary manslaughter. In Virginia you can be charged with involuntary manslaughter if you are involved in a fatal crash and were intoxicated at the time that you were driving. Though… Read More »
Reckless Driving Basics
Reckless driving is a charge that is unique to Virginia. Some people who are travelling through Virginia are surprised when after getting pulled over, instead of just getting a ticket, they end up with a criminal charge. It is important that both Virginians, and anyone who may be driving through Virginia, understand a little… Read More »
Do Virginia Cops Have Ticket Quotas?
If you have ever seen the police out in force on a holiday or during a special event, you have probably wondered if the police somehow have a requirement to ticket people. Perhaps you were cited for going 5 miles per hour over the speed limit and feel like you got a raw deal…. Read More »
Understanding Virginia Record Expungement
Perhaps you have heard the terms “expunge,” “sealed record,” or “record destruction.” There is a lot of misinformation on the Web. In fact, this is one of the most misunderstood areas of Virginia law. Here is a brief discussion of expungement and how it is applied in Virginia, including Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, and… Read More »
Court Says Death Caused by Repeated Use of Police Taser is Excessive Force
A Tenth District Appellate Court decision this month has clarified and highlighted the need for police to exercise caution before relying too heavily on their police-issued tasers. Advocates of non-lethal force have for years moved to increase taser use in law enforcement as a potentially safer way to secure armed and unarmed suspects, thereby… Read More »
Understanding Noise Ordinances
If you live in or around Leesburg, Virginia, you may or may not be aware of some of the very strict noise ordinances that are in place in towns and villages near you. Over the past few years, there have been a number of landmark cases involving the legality of noise ordinances in Virginia… Read More »