Monthly Archives: July 2025
What is the Penalty for Simple Assault in Virginia?
The penalty for simple assault in Virginia varies, depending on the circumstances of that assault. As outlined below, regardless of the circumstances, the direct and indirect consequences of a simple assault conviction are usually very burdensome. Virginia has one of the toughest simple assault laws in the country. The key is that the penalties… Read More »
VA Cops Hunt Sex Offender
On June 3, 2025, Fairfax County law enforcement officers released a picture of a man who, according to investigators, exposed himself on a hiking trail in August 2024. Officers responded around 6:34 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2024, for the report of sex offense in the 12800 block of Mount Royal Lane, according to a… Read More »
Illegal Seizures in Drug Cases: A Closer Look
One of the most important protections in the Bill of Rights is the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition of random searches and seizures. Unless police officers had a valid warrant prior to the search and seizure, and unless a narrow search warrant exception applied, drugs or other physical evidence is inadmissible in court. The same thing… Read More »
What is the Best Defense for DUI?
The best defense in a DUI is more important than ever. Fallout from pandemic lockdowns in 2020 triggered an upward trend in the number of alcohol-related fatal crashes in Virginia. Authorities are determined to reverse that trend. The over-aggressiveness often backfires. When officers make borderline arrests and prosecutors bring these matters to court, they’re… Read More »