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The quality of your relationships with existing and new clients primarily determines the success of your defense law practice. People seeking legal services will be more likely to hire you if they believe you understand them and are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for their case. In that case, you must be with…

When most of us hear or come across the term ‘felony,’ we think of hefty fines, lengthy prison sentences, and a permanent record that may make life hard or even impossible. While a conviction for a felony is not something you would wish to have on your criminal record, there are several types of felonies…

Being charged with a crime in Virginia can be extremely stressful, especially if it is your first time being on the wrong side of the law. You will have several questions about the kind of charge you will face, possible penalties, and whether you can prevent a conviction. Virginia crimes fall into two categories which…

If you are caught driving while your license is suspended, you could face harsh penalties such as imprisonment and hefty fines, depending on the type of offense that resulted in the license suspension. A simple conviction implies that you have a criminal record, even if the license suspension resulted from an innocent act such as…

Traffic offenses are among the most widespread violations in Virginia. Virginia traffic offenses can range from minor infractions, which attract fines, to major driving crimes, which carry jail terms, steep fines, as well as/or losing driving privileges. The main difference between minor traffic violations and driving crimes is that a driving crime could be charged…

Drunk driving is a serious offense in Virginia. Operating a vehicle under alcohol or drug influence endangers the safety of the driver and other road users. In the fight against drunk driving conduct, Virginia law allows police officers to set up DUI checkpoints throughout the state.  A DUI checkpoint is used to identify and arrest…

Nearly every driver knows that driving with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level of 0.08% or above is unlawful. However, most people are unaware that a driving under the influence (DUI) charge can still occur even if your BAC level does not exceed the legal limit. What was a fun night with your friends could…

DRIVING AND RELEVANT STATUTES – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Driving While Intoxicated/ Driving While Under the Influence: What do you do when you get pulled over by law enforcement and you just had a couple drinks during the evening?     You are out with some friends.   Having a great time.    Eating, talking, and having a few…

Los cargos de agresión y agresión son difíciles de combatir, especialmente si un miembro del hogar o un familiar informa un incidente en su contra. Dado que los tribunales de Virginia siguen procedimientos estrictos e imponen fuertes sanciones a los agresores por agresión / agresión, un abogado es su mejor esperanza para luchar contra estos…

Corte La violencia doméstica es un delito que involucra asalto y agresión contra un miembro de la familia o miembros del hogar junto con ciertas otras personas. El Tribunal de Distrito de Relaciones Domésticas y Juveniles tiene jurisdicción para escuchar casos relacionados con violencia doméstica, mientras que el Tribunal de Distrito General tiene jurisdicción para…