Virginia Court of Appeals Reiterates Self-Defense Standards
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...
Fairfax County Public Intoxication
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...
5 Things to Know About Protective Orders in Virginia
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...
