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...
Criminal defense
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...
Charges dropped in accidental shooting death
Most Virginia residents are familiar with the idea that a gun owner may face criminal charges after they intentionally use a firearm to hurt another person. However, there are also many cases in which a person is accidentally shot and injured. Can the gun owner face...
How does Virginia’s crime rate compare nationally?
This blog often talks about specific crimes and criminal defense. However, this often brings up the question of how our crime rate compares to the rest of the nation. What is Virginia’s crime rate? In 2019, there were nearly 160,000 crimes reported in our state. This...
Defending yourself against reckless driving charges
One of the unfortunate outcomes of 2020 is an increase in traffic accidents, as well as overly aggressive law enforcement efforts to address the issue. A recent news article estimated that the rate of traffic fatalities is the highest it has been in 13 years, and the...
The basics on federal drug scheduling in the U.S.
It is common knowledge that drugs like heroin and meth are dangerous and if a person in Warrenton commits a drug crime involving these substances they can expect to be penalized harshly. However, what if you have a cold and took a cough syrup with codeine? Is that a...
