Monthly Archives: April 2025
Authorities Tout Record Methamphetamine Seizure
Local police officials claim that the 150-plus pounds of meth they seized at a traffic stop is the largest single seizure of that drug in Virginia law enforcement history. A public information officer for the department said in early November, officers with VBPD and officials with the Homeland Security Investigations “approached” a 54-year-old man… Read More »
Should I Hire a DUI Lawyer or Go with a Public Defender?
Regardless of the answer to this question, you need a DUI lawyer if you’re facing these charges. The total cost of a first-time DUI conviction usually exceeds $10,000. If you’re like us and you don’t have $10,000 to throw around, minimizing or eliminating the direct and indirect consequences of a DUI conviction is absolutely… Read More »
If Drugs Were in the Car, Am I Guilty of Possession?
Not necessarily. Close proximity is the major element in a Section 18.2-250 or related matter. However, it’s only one of three elements of possession. The other two are outlined below. The state must establish all three elements beyond any reasonable doubt. So, essentially, prosecutors must present an overwhelming amount of evidence on each point…. Read More »
What Happens After I Plead Guilty to a DUI?
After they plead guilty to a DUI, especially first-time DUI, most defendants receive probation. In Virginia, probation is loaded with conditions. Most drivers cannot travel more than three or four miles without breaking at least one traffic law, and most probationers cannot serve more than three or four months of their terms without violating… Read More »