The marijuana laws in Virginia and across the United States have been changing rapidly. Increasingly, states are allowing people to have marijuana within certain limits and for personal or medicinal use. However, the rules are still in flux and changes can happen...
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Juvenile driver charged with manslaughter in 3-car accident
Inexperienced drivers often do not realize how excess speed reduces their ability to control their vehicle. A 16-year-old driver was recently charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in a three- car collision that killed a 62-year-old woman. A review of the...
Witness credibility could make the difference in your case
If you want to protect yourself as fully as possible against allegations of criminal wrongdoing, then you need to take a holistic approach to your criminal defense. This certainly means analyzing the prosecution’s evidence in light of the law, but it also means...
Three ways to suppress evidence in your criminal case
One way to effectively fight back against federal criminal charges is to try to suppress prosecutors’ evidence. This can be a difficult task, for sure, but by delving into the details of your case you may find areas of opportunity. And suppressing evidence can have a...
DUI conviction in Virginia and interlock devices
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be a nerve-wrecking situation. No one enjoys getting pulled over and given a traffic citation. While one might face a traffic citation for speeding, the reality is that it could be a more serious offense. If an officer...
What should I expect if I am facing a federal charge?
Any criminal charge is an intimidating prospect, but a person who is facing a charge in federal court may be on unfamiliar territory that can make the process downright scary. For one, the federal courthouses in the Eastern District of Virginia, where Warrenton is...
What are the penalties for a first time DUI in Virginia?
Like other states, Virginia has strict laws against driving under the influence or DUI. While people commonly think of DUIs as related to alcohol, the same penalties apply if a person in the Warrenton area gets caught driving under the influence of any drug or under...
Do you know how to choose the jury that is best for you?
Regardless of the criminal charges that you’re facing, you have the right to have your case decided by a jury of your peers. Although that may seem like a beneficial choice to make, you have to be careful during the jury selection process if you hope to protect your...
What happens to drivers’ licenses after a DUI?
Driving in Virginia may feel like a right to some people, but it is a privilege. As it is a privilege drivers must follow the rules of the road to continue to enjoy the ability to drive. There are many different laws, most of which are designed to keep all drivers on...
Beware of the wider effects of a criminal conviction
If you’re facing criminal charges, then you’re probably stressed, and for good reason. The effects of allegations of wrongdoing can be far-reaching, and the damage that can be caused to your life by a criminal conviction can be devastating. Here are just some of the...
