On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Sep 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Do you frequently find yourself yelling at the driver in front of you as you travel Virginia’s roads? Maybe you have already gotten a ticket for reckless driving after a fury-fueled driving maneuver. You should take action to avoid another one. To help, WebMD offers...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Sep 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The general classification of a driving while intoxicated charge is a misdemeanor offense. In Virginia, however, a DWI offense which causes serious injury to another individual may result in a felony charge. In order to avoid a felony conviction, a 40-year-old Salem...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Sep 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A prominent Northern Virginia businessman pleaded guilty to eight counts of securities fraud and received a 78-month prison sentence after paying millions in restitution. The Washington Post reported that the 54-year-old’s plea deal required $20 million in...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Mail fraud and other mail-related crimes are often misunderstood, but fraud is a very serious crime. It leads to people being scammed and losing money. It can also cause emotional turmoil and put people in situations where they feel stress. There is nothing funny...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Speeding is one of those crimes that people rarely give a second thought to because almost every driver is guilty. Even if you are always very aware of the speed limit and commit to honoring it, you may slip up on occasion. It is easy to do to go a few miles over the...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Apr 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Family Law
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