Residents of the Alexandria area and those who visit Northern Virginia probably know that if they are caught driving under the influence, they will face criminal penalties under Virginia law. The same is true for other flagrantly bad driving, like street racing for...
If you need a protective order, you probably have many questions about the process. There are several steps you should be aware of. Seeking a protective order A protective order is a legal order to protect individuals who have suffered from abuse or violence. There...
Domestic violence is no joke, but sadly many Virginians find themselves caught up in an allegedly violent situation with a loved one. A family member, romantic partner or others in your home who assert you have committed an act of violence against them might seek a...
Any type of arrest, even well before a conviction, can rock a person’s entire life. You might lose your job or experience family problems. You might face an immediate license suspension or a no-contact order. All of these things, among other issues, might occur right...
Some people in Virginia probably consider drunk driving cases to be “minor” criminal charges. These cases are hardly minor when you consider the potential consequences for even a first-time drunk driving case. Those consequences can include fines, a license...
With the constantly changing marijuana laws across the country, you can be forgiven for not knowing what is legal anymore. And, for those who live in Alexandria, but work and play in D.C., you may wonder whether you can still be arrested for marijuana in D.C.? The law...
A first-time domestic assault conviction in Virginia is a misdemeanor. However, you should still take a domestic assault charge seriously. A conviction for domestic assault can affect almost all areas of your life. In addition to facing criminal penalties such as...
Individuals who are detained by police because they may have committed a crime often attempt to flee from the police. In such cases, the flight instinct may lead the individuals to commit another, far more serious crime. A recent traffic accident on Rock Creek Parkway...
In federal cases, prosecutors, the FBI and other agencies may issue what commonly gets referred to as a target letter. As the name suggests, the authorities use a target letter often to let a person know that the authorities suspect that the person committed a federal...
As readers of this blog know, we discuss marijuana (weed) regularly. And, as readers likely know, marijuana law is constantly changing in our state. And, now that it is legal, some may think that you can fly with it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but...
