On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal defense
Reckless driving charges may seem minor to you. Yet in Virginia, the penalties can be stiff depending on the offense you’re accused of. If you’re facing these charges, it’s important to know the state’s reckless driving laws. Learning them can...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | May 1, 2020 | Criminal defense
Vox reports that Virginia has decriminalized simple possession of marijuana. The commonwealth joins fifteen other states in decriminalizing cannabis possession. However, lawmakers opted against fully legalizing the drug. Decriminalization falls short of legalization...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Apr 2, 2020 | Criminal defense
In the United States, most people know the Miranda warning. Cornell Law School describes the Miranda Warning as a protection to the defendant. Law enforcement cannot interrogate a person in custody if they do not inform the person of his or her Fifth Amendment right....
by [email protected] | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal defense
You already know the serious dangers of drinking and driving. Not only can you risk a severe accident, you can face stiff penalties. DUIs can mean jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and a criminal record. But can courts convict you for more than just...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal defense
Under Virginia’s legal code, a conviction for grand theft auto may result in a jail sentence of up to 20 years. A 19-year-old resident, however, received a significantly reduced sentence while facing charges of stealing another individual’s car, eluding...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
Virginia authorities and federal authorities have different resources and processes when it comes to investigating, charging and convicting someone of a criminal offense. According to the ABA Journal, state agencies are much less likely to have the resources to...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
For an older adult charged with driving under the influence, many problems often arise. At the Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard, we realize how these charges shatter the lives of older adults in Virginia and also create problems for their entire families....
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
After a night enjoying the company of friends in Virginia, you choose to drive home. You only had a couple of drinks, so feel confident in driving. However, you get pulled over for a traffic violation and start to wonder if you can refuse that breath test the officer...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
The 2018 marijuana case statistics for the state of Virginia released to the public. For the year, more than 46,000 cases dealing with marijuana faced prosecution. The majority of the defendants were minorities leading many lawmakers to reconsider the current laws...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
If federal prosecutors in Virginia charge you with allegedly committing a RICO violation, you need to immediately seek the advice and counsel of an attorney experienced in defending against federal charges. You also need to immediately determine exactly which RICO...
