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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
Any time Virginia law enforcement officers attempt to question you about a criminal matter, your Miranda rights become your first line of defense against inadvertently incriminating yourself. Even when you know you have done nothing wrong, you should never voluntarily...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal defense
If you find yourself facing criminal charges in Virginia, you probably can expect the prosecutor to offer you a plea bargain at some point. But should you accept it? That depends on the nature of the bargain offered plus the nature of the consequences that acceptance...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Jan 2, 2020 | Criminal defense
If you commit certain traffic crimes in Virginia and the court finds you guilty, you will often face driver’s license suspension or revocation. These are two different penalties that mean different things for you and your driving privileges. Which one applies in...
On behalf of Law Offices of Howard, Clark & Howard | Oct 21, 2019 | Criminal defense
Calls for reform are growing louder in Virginia after the State Police (VSP) released statistics showing marijuana arrests are at their highest level in two decades. The VSP reported nearly 29,000 arrests for marijuana offenses in 2018. The report did not pinpoint...
