Blog Posts in 2018

Defining & Understanding Drug Distribution Crimes in Virginia

Have you been accused of or charged with drug distribution in Virginia? Do you know exactly what that means? Do not be embarrassed if you do not. The drug crime of drug distribution in Virginia is left fairly vague or open-ended, perhaps by design. If you are charged with a drug distribution crime, you will want to be sure your attorney is well versed in criminal law and knows what procedures the ...

Criminal Appeals: Post-Judgment Motions That Can Turn a Case Around

Every attorney wants to win their case for their client. Every judge wants to make certain justice is delivered and the law is followed to the letter. Yet no one is infallible. Legal professionals can and do make mistakes in judgment and errors in practice. Hopefully, such mistakes will be minimal and nonconsequential, but they can potentially lead to a false or unjust conviction. When a defendant ...

Restoring Firearm Rights in Virginia: How to Do It & Who Can Help

The Second Amendment protects people’s right to carry a firearm. It is easily one of the most hotly-debated and staunchly-defended rights enshrined by amendment to the United States Constitution. However, despite how respected and important it may be, it can be revoked by the criminal justice system. In Virginia, anyone convicted of a felony crime will lose their right to bear arms. This is not ...

How Virginia Categorizes a Felony DUI Charge

Driving under the influence ( DUI ) charges default as misdemeanor crimes in Virginia. As a misdemeanor, the penalties for a conviction are still quite harsh, including lengthy license suspension and high fines. Matters will be even worse for the accused if a DUI charge escalates to a felony, which is possible through a set of specific circumstances. Felony DUI charges are possible if any of the ...