United States District Court For the Easter District of Virginia (EDVA) Why is my misdemeanor case in Federal Court? The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is one of the most active Federal Courts in the country for misdemeanors. The...
The Alexandria City Courthouse is located at 520 King St., in the Old Town Alexandria. If you are charged with a crime in Alexandria, Virginia, it is important to hire a local Criminal Defense Attorney to defend you. Our attorneys take the time to learn about you and...
Virginia Law on Concealed Firearms in a Vehicle Generally, a Concealed Handgun Permit ("CHP") is required to carry a concealed firearm in Virginia. One area where this can lead to complications is in your vehicle. If you have a CHP, then where you store your firearm...
How Do I Hire a Lawyer For My Family Member? If a family member is arrested, you may be scrambling to figure out what to do. You can feel powerless in this situation, desperately trying to help. While you, as a family member cannot hire a lawyer on your own, you can...
Virginia's Malicious Wounding Law Va. Code 18.2-51 on Malicious Wounding says: 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 kill, he shall, except where it is...
Criminal Defense Attorney Brian Szmak was recently featured in a WJLA article to discuss Virginia's long standing "Anti-Mask" and it's application as the Coronavirus related State of Emergency winds down. WASHINGTON (7News) — Virginia's coronavirus state of emergency...
If you are being charged with a Criminal Offense for the first time in Virginia, the experience can seem daunting and intimidating. You will want to have an attorney on your side who understands your stress, and who understands the law, the courts and the process....
Criminal Defense Associate Brian Brian Szmak was recently featured on WUSA9's Verify segment regarding Virginia's criminal prohibition on wearing masks, and how that related to the ending of Mask Mandates. You can see the full article and video segment here. Our...
Overview of Virginia's 2021 General Assembly Session The Virginia General Assembly held a Special Session in 2020 to address Criminal Justice issues. That session was productive and produced a lot of legislation. The General Assembly returned this January in their...
Via US DOJ (EDVA) Press Release US Attorney Zachary Terwilliger is stepping down this month, ahead of the incoming presidential administration. As US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Mr. Terwilliger has been responsible for setting much of the...
