You may have dabbled in drugs at a party with friends or while relaxing alone at home, thinking there is not much harm in trying something new or unwinding after a long day. Still, the possession, distribution and manufacturing of controlled substances in Virginia are...
Criminal defense
How do I get my charges dropped?
The entertainment industry loves to repeat the idea of reported victims having the ability to drop charges. Seemingly, it is the victim that holds all the cards in a criminal justice proceeding, where they can unilaterally decide whether someone is prosecuted for...
Understanding field sobriety tests
If you are facing a DUI charge, field sobriety tests are one type of evidence that may be used against you. Field sobriety tests consist of certain actions that are designed to allow police officers to evaluate a driver’s physical and mental conditions in order to...
Under proposal, those with 4 ounces of marijuana may be arrested
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...
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...