Criminal charges in Virginia should be taken seriously, as a conviction has the potential to drastically change the trajectory of the accused’s life. Given the gravity of the situation, the federal court system requires that each party disclose all relevant facts and...
Year: 2021
Do I have to allow the police to search my car?
It can be nerve wracking when the police pull you over. When they ask you a question, such as “May I search your trunk?” or “What’s in that bag?” you might be unsure of your legal obligations. Is the officer merely being polite and asking first even though they have...
Important criminal defense rights to remember
Virginia residents who are facing criminal charges are usually anxious about the situation – one in which most people never find themselves. Whether you face a drunk driving charge, a drug charge or even a serious felony charge, the potential for punishment if you are...
Virginia vehicle accident summary sobering, especially re trucks
Multiple Virginia regulatory bodies concerned with traffic safety on the state’s varied roadways (e.g., the Department of State Police and Department of Transportation) annually work together to compile motor vehicle crash data. That is obviously a relevant exercise...
Federal court is different from state court
Most people who face a criminal charge in the Warrenton area will have their cases dealt with locally by the Virginia state courts. However, for some types of offenses, including many drug-related crimes and financial crimes, a person may find himself facing...
Police investigating role of post office in check washing scheme
With the growth of the internet and increase in its use for financial transactions, the number of paper checks has declined. Nevertheless, paper checks are still providing fertile ground for forgers and others who want to abuse the banking system. The occurrence of...
Types of hate crimes recognized in Virginia
In the state of Virginia, state authorities have a particular focus on hate crimes and will aggressively prosecute charges against those accused. According to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Virginia law allows for stiffer criminal penalties when...
Six men charged with multi-state money laundering scheme
The use of the internet to perpetrate various kinds of fraud schemes is hardly a novelty. Some fraud schemes now originate in and are operated from foreign countries. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York just announced the arrests of six...
What does it mean when the federal government enforces drug laws?
Both the state and federal government regulates the usage, possession, distribution and manufacturing of drugs. However, despite the overlap found between federal and state laws, there are some notable differences. State and local law enforcement generally focus on...
You’re not a distracted driver, are you? Four commonly ignored distractions.
Even those who are vehemently against distracted driving might find themselves partaking in unsafe habits while behind the wheel. Some activities are so common that many drivers ignore the danger and continue to perform them while operating their car, truck or...