“Excuse” Defenses to Assault and Battery
Sep 11, 2013
Excuse Defenses toAssault and Battery: Explained by aFairfax Criminal Lawyer
Excuse defenses relate to the defendants state of mind. Generally, an excuse is an action that the criminal justice system r...
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3 “Justification” Defenses: Explained by a Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
Sep 11, 2013
3 Justification Defenses: Explained by a Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
"Justifications" are sometimes differentiated from "excuses" in that they are often commendable, even though the act brings a...
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Assault and Battery Frequently Asked Questions
Sep 11, 2013
Does the Victim Have to be Aware or Fearful for an Act to be Considered an Assault?
In Virginia, an assault charge may arise even if the alleged victim is not aware of an action intended to frighten or...
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What is the Difference Between "Assault" and "Battery" (Criminal Law Context)
Sep 11, 2013
Assault vs Battery
Often, those charged with assault or assault and battery want to know, what is the difference between an assault and a battery? In a personal injury case (sometimes called a tort cas...
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Penalties and Consequences: Assault and Battery
Sep 11, 2013
Simple Assault and Assault and Battery
A simple assault or an assault and battery charge under Virginia Code 18.2-57 is considered, at minimum, a Class 1 misdemeanor offense. Check your summons (yello...
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Penalties for an Assault and Battery Against a “Family or Household Member”
Sep 11, 2013
Penalties for an Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member
An assault and battery charge against a family or household member may be a:
Class 1 misdemeanor or
a Class 6 felony.
To lear...
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Who is Considered a "Family or Household Member" for Purposes of an Assault Charge?
Sep 11, 2013
Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member
In Virginia, a normal assault and battery charge differs from a charge stemming from a complaint made by a family or household member. But who i...
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Virginia DWI Lawyer: 3 Common Sobriety Tests and How Drivers Fail
Sep 07, 2013
Virginia DWI Lawyer: 3 Common Sobriety Tests and How Drivers Fail
Excerpt from our Main Virginia DUI / DWI Page (Available Here)
These three tests have been vetted and approved by the National Highwa...
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Virgnia DUI Law: The MAIN DUI & DWI Statute
Sep 07, 2013
Fairfax DUI Lawyer Explains: the Main DUI/DWI Statute
It is often difficult for those individuals accused of, or charged with a crime in Virginia to completely understand what the specific Virginia Cod...
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Virginia DUI Lawyer Explains: "Illegal Stops and Improper Sobriety Tests"
Sep 07, 2013
Fairfax DUI lawyer explains: Illegal Traffic Stop
This Guide is Excerpted from Our Fairfax DUI Law Firm's Primary DWI Page
Before an arrest is made, the police officer must initiate a traffic stop. ...
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