3 Defense Strategies to Virginia Reckless Driving Failure to Maintain Control
Apr 20, 2015
This guide examines one of the reckless driving laws in Virginia: "Failure to maintain proper control / inadequate brakes," a criminal Class 1 misdemeanors. A Class 1 misdemeanor is an offense with a...
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Underage Possession of Alcohol in Virginia Explained
Dec 19, 2013
Underage Possession of Alcohol in Virginia:
Learning About the Offense from a Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
This short video is a great way to begin your research if you or a loved one has been...
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How to Respond: "Do You Know Why I Stopped You?"
Oct 22, 2013
Do you know why I stopped you?
This Avvo guide does not contain legal advice, and is for informational purposes only. Our Virginia Criminal Lawyer has contributed this short, but important traffic-stop...
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Trespassing Laws in Virginia
Oct 07, 2013
Virginia Trespassing Basics
In Virginia, a trespassing violation is criminal in nature and may arise after one has received notice not to remain on the premises or to not return.
How can one receive ...
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Expungement in Virginia
Oct 06, 2013
As a practicing criminal defense attorney in Northern Virginia (with my headquarters in Fairfax County), I am often asked about the expungement process. This guide is meant to offer the basic answers t...
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Getting Back You Virginia License & "Will My Conviction Lead to a Suspended or Revoked License?"
Sep 18, 2013
Getting Back Your Virginia Drivers License
Suspended License Restoration:
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles uses the phrase, withdrawn temporarily. How does one reinstate driving privileges? It...
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Revoked: Driving After Forfeiture (DWI) VA Code 18.2-272
Sep 17, 2013
Revoked: Driving After Forfeiture (DWI) VA Code 18.2-272
Depending upon the facts and prior record, a conviction (always a criminal offense), may be a Class 1 misdemeanor or a Class 6 felony. A convic...
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Driving Without a License Virginia Code 46.2-300
Sep 17, 2013
Common Drivers License Offenses
A recent data analysis of public arrest records in Fairfax County revealed 12% of arrests were for violations of Virginia Code Section 46.2-300. There are several other...
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Bongs and Pipes: Paraphernalia in Virginia
Sep 12, 2013
Bongs and Pipes: Paraphernalia in Virginia
Part I: Controlled Paraphernalia
Part II: Glass or Plastic Bongs and Pipes
Part I:
In Virginia, it is a criminal misdemeanor to possess or distribute control...
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When Assault and Battery Penalties are Enhanced in Virginia
Sep 11, 2013
WhenAssault and Batteryis Even More Serious
Assault and Battery: Based on Race, Religion, Skin Color, or National Origin
In the case of anassault and batterybased on a persons race, religion, skin colo...
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