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March 20, 2017

Entrapment is a potential defense to any criminal charge. If you've been entrapped, you will be found not guilty and the charges against you will be dismissed.

March 13, 2017

Before a judge will give you a bond in Virginia, he has to decide whether you're a flight risk and whether you're a danger to the community. If the judge believes there's probably cause that you'll pose a risk to the community or that you won't show up for your next court hearing, he can deny you a bond.

March 6, 2017

Yes. Drafting a habeas corpus petition is complicated. But it's not just drafting the petition that is complicated.

Feb. 27, 2017

An officer needs Probable Cause before he can arrest you. In the case of DUI, the officer needs Probable Cause that you are or have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Feb. 20, 2017

The punishment for Class 2 misdemeanors can be found in Virginia Code 18.2-11....

Feb. 15, 2017

You should arrive fifteen minutes early, unless your attorney tells you otherwise. There's probably no need to show up more than fifteen minutes early. It is also a good idea to bring something to read while you're waiting in court.

Feb. 13, 2017

The punishment for Class 1 misdemeanors can be found in Virginia Code 18.2-11. They are...

Feb. 6, 2017

You can't refuse to take a breath test just because you don't think you're drunk. From the police officer's perspective, that's the purpose of the breath test.

Jan. 30, 2017

Yes. In Virginia, you can refuse to take a breath test. However, your reason for refusing has to be reasonable.

Jan. 23, 2017

In Virginia an assault and battery is any offensive touching of another person. As you can see, the definition of assault and battery is very broad. It doesn't have to be a punch and the victim of the assault and battery does not have to be injured.