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Embezzlement, Va. Code 18.2-111, is a serious criminal charge in Virginia. Below are 5 things to know if you have been charged with Embezzlement in Virginia. What is Embezzlement in Virginia If any person wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or...
On May 17, 2022, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued an opinion (PDF here) that succinctly reiterated the application of self-defense in criminal cases. Self-defense is an affirmative defense which the accused must prove by introducing sufficient evidence to raise a...
Public Intoxication, Va. Code 18.2-388, is a Class 4 Misdemeanor in Virginia, meaning it is the lowest level criminal offense. The maximum penalty is a $250 fine. However, the most serious ramification of this charge is the the possibility of a criminal record. The...
In Virginia "Restraining Orders" are known as Protective Orders. This is a civil process handled in Virginia Courts. Below are 5 things to know about this process. There are Several Steps to the Protective Order Process. There are basically 3 kinds of Protective...
This week is St. Patrick's Day. While a fun time for many, the festivities can also lead to trouble. Undoubtedly, some of us here in Northern Virginia will need a DUI Defense Lawyer. Our Client Focused Criminal Defense Team is prepared to help you if you find yourself...
Being arrested in Virginia is an immensely stressful experience. There is a lot of uncertainty in the process. All of this is exacerbated when you have been arrested with a security clearance - Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret. Your liberty is on the line. Your...
What Is Malicious Wounding in Virginia? Malicious Wounding in Fairfax, Virginia is defined by Va. Code 18.2-51: If any person maliciously shoot, stab, cut, or wound any person or by any means cause him bodily injury, with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or...
Fairfax, Virginia Courthouse The Fairfax, Virginia Courthouse is located at 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. For misdemeanor DUI offenses, the proceedings will take place entirely in the Fairfax General District Court. This includes any motions, and a plea or...
2021 was a slight return to normal from 2020. In Alexandria, arrests for various crimes, as reported by ALXNow, have both risen and fallen. Most notably, DUI arrests were up 34%. With 3 weeks left in the year, there were a reported 193 DUI arrests in Alexandria. While...
Arlington County Police have announced increased DUI enforcement for the County from December 15, 2021 - January 1, 2022. This campaign aims to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways through a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement. From...