Virginia residents who face a criminal charge related to domestic violence may think that their best option is to plead guilty. It could be especially tempting to plead guilty if it is a person’s first offense and the proposed plea deal is a good one. However, before...
An accident in Fauquier County left three people injured. Rescuers had to take two of the victims to local hospitals. Two of the drivers involved were law enforcement officers. One worked as an officer for the Town of Warrenton and the other was a deputy with the...
Domestic assault and battery are serious crimes in the state of Virginia. Under the law, family abuse is defined as violent, forceful, or threatening act against a family or household member, that places them in reasonable apprehension of serious harm. A family or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
