Monthly Archives: May 2025
Common Non-Moving Traffic Violations in Loudoun County
Most people can’t drive more than six or eight blocks without breaking at least one traffic law. In fact, many people cannot pull out of parking lots without breaking at least one traffic law. The Virginia Code includes numerous non-moving traffic violations, some of which are examined below. Non-moving violations, like speeding and other… Read More »
Should I Plead Guilty to a Drug Case?
Yes, because in most cases, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A favorable plea deal (a bird in the hand) is preferable to a possibly better outcome at trial, such as a complete dismissal of charges (two in the bush). Most defendants approach criminal cases the same way. Over… Read More »
Are DUI Roadblocks Legal in Virginia?
Yes, DUI roadblocks are legal in Virginia, if they completely adhere to a set of very strict requirements. These requirements are so strict because roadblocks enable police officers to get around the Fourth Amendment and its prohibition on random stops. Notably, DUI checkpoints don’t affect a driver’s Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. All… Read More »
Three Kinds of Defenses to Drug Trafficking Charges
All criminal cases, including drug trafficking cases, begin with a presumption of innocence. That presumption alone is sufficient to acquit a defendant. If prosecutors have enough evidence to reverse that presumption, and that’s a big “if,” one of three defenses may still apply. These defenses reduce or eliminate the harsh direct and indirect consequences… Read More »
Why Don’t Women Press Domestic Battery Charges?
According to one researcher, about 70 percent of domestic violence incidents are never reported to the police. Some specific reasons that many women don’t report domestic violence or want to testify against alleged abusers are listed below. Contrary to popular myth, an alleged victim cannot “press” or “drop” criminal abuse charges. Prosecutors have the… Read More »