A drunk driving charge can put your future in jeopardy. While the mere allegations themselves can damage your reputation and threaten your employment, a criminal conviction and its resulting mar on your record can land you in jail or prison, strip you of your driving...
Criminal Defense
Understanding expungement eligibility
If you are charged with a crime, it can affect your employment and housing opportunities, as well as your reputation. However, the charges may not have to stay on your record forever. In Virginia, the expungement process allows people to clear their record if they...
How will my criminal case affect my immigration status?
Northern Virginia is the home to many people who are not United States citizens. People who live in the area but do not have citizenship need to be especially careful to understand their rights if they are charged with any type of crime. The reason is that, even if a...
Understanding Virginia’s penalties for drug possession
Being arrested for having drugs on you can be scary. You may have many questions about the potential penalties that come with a drug possession conviction, especially if this is your first experience with the criminal system. Drug possession penalties largely depend...
What are the potential penalties for drug possession charges?
There are many reasons why people use drugs in Virginia, but if they do not have a valid prescription for the drug, they could be charged with drug possession crimes. There are many different types of drugs that people use though and the severity of the potential...
Creating a defense against state and federal DWI charges in Virginia
Motorists in Virginia accused of drunk driving can face serious consequences and harsh penalties. This is especially certain if the accused has a prior DWI on their record or is accused of drunk driving while on federal property. As such, it is imperative that...
Drivers in Virginia could face a surprise criminal case
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...
Understanding protective orders
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...
A Permanent Protective Order might cost you your firearms
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...
What happens in the lead up to a trial in a criminal case?
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...