The implications of a DUI conviction are significant. Sure, a conviction can strip you of your license for a significant period of time, which can have an impact on your personal and professional lives, but you also face the very real possibility of jail or prison...
Criminal defense
Three ways the police try to get you to talk
When accused of criminal wrongdoing, you might be tempted to get everything off your chest by talking to your loved ones and even investigators. You might think that by doing so the police will go easy on you, or maybe you can even put lingering suspicions to rest,...
Three ways to build your criminal defense now
A lot of people who have been charged with their first criminal offense think that their case is all going to play out in court just a like a television drama. While there’s a chance that your case will end up going to trail, most of the work needed to protect your...
Establishing a strong defense after a DUI charge
Although mistakes will be made in life, some mistakes can have a lasting effect. When a motorist is accused of drunk driving, this could mean harsh penalties. Whether you have past charges or not, it is important to timely and aggressively fight these allegations. A...
Arlington Doctor Facing Federal Drug Charges
Doctors take an oath to render competent care to their patients and “to do no harm.” Some physicians, however, can be overcome by a zeal to help their patients, and this zeal may lead to allegations that they violated state and federal drug statutes. A physician in...
Reckless Driving Penalties And Potential Defenses
In Virginia, reckless driving is a serious offense that can result in severe injuries, property damage and death. Reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle with a willful disregard for the safety of other people or property. It may include excessive speeding,...
What Could Happen After A Leaving The Scene Of An Accident?
If you are involved in a car accident in Virginia, you have a legal duty to stop and provide your information to the other parties. You also have to report the accident to the police if there is any injury, death or property damage over $1,500. If you decide to flee,...
“Gas Station Dope” Might Be Legal, But It Is Not Safe
The dietary supplement tianeptine goes by many names—“gas station dope,” “hillbilly heroin” and under the brands ZaZa Red and Tianna, to name a few. But make no mistake, although it is legal to buy and sell tianeptine, this is a dangerous drug that can cause...
Commercial Drivers Can Lose Their License For Certain Violations
In Virginia, all drivers are expected to adhere to the rules of the road. This is for their safety and the safety of others. It is especially true for those who drive for a living and have a commercial driver’s license, referred to as a CDL. For drivers on a...
Many Traffic Violations Are Criminal In Virginia
Any Virginian who is pulled over for a traffic violation or who gets a ticket after a fender-bender will want to look over the paperwork carefully before deciding to do anything. Likewise, visitors to the Warrenton area or even those just passing through on one of the...