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Virginia Woman Charged with Reckless Driving After Woman Riding Mattress on Top of Vehicle Dies

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In a strange and tragic case, a Virginia woman was charged with reckless driving after another woman was riding on an unsecured mattress on top of her van and fell to her death. Twenty-year-old Sindy Zelaya Gonzalez died when both she and the mattress fell off the moving van. The driver, Norma Guadron Canales,… Read More »

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Jury Exonerates Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputy

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On November 16, 2016, a jury in Loudoun County, Virginia exonerated John Wayne Gregory of all wrongdoing, returning a verdict of not guilty on the charge of assault and battery. In August 2015, Loudoun County Sheriff Deputy Gregory was charged following an incident with Lyle Grenoble, a man he arrested for public intoxication. After… Read More »

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Federal Traffic and Criminal Cases

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The DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) has some unique features that can have a huge impact on people who receive traffic tickets or are charged with crimes. One anomaly is that anyone charged with crimes on federal property, including the George Washington Parkway, will be charged with a federal crime. Federal vs…. Read More »

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Virginia Law Professor Advises Everyone to Refuse to Talk to Cops

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Atlanta Black Star recently reported on Regent Law school professor James Duane and his new book which talks about—among other things—the best practices for dealing with police officers. In 2008 Duane gave a lecture where he advised his students to not talk to police, even when they feel like they have nothing to hide…. Read More »

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Leesburg Hit and Run Driver Was Allegedly Intoxicated

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The Leesburg, Virginia Patch recently reported on an accident where a 19-year-old woman allegedly hit another vehicle while intoxicated and then left the scene of the accident. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says that the woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking her friend’s car without her permission, driving at a high rate… Read More »

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Reckless Driving Signs Installed on Virginia Highways

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Virginia’s reckless driving laws are unique, especially the laws regarding speeding. While many Virginians may be aware of these laws already, those travelling through Virginia from other states may not be. Now, the Virginia Department of Transportation has installed some signs on Interstate 81 and Interstate 95 warning drivers about Virginia’s reckless driving laws… Read More »

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TSA Concerned About Increased Gun Confiscations at Dulles Airport

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The Loudoun Times recently reported on the 150 percent increase in gun confiscations at Washington Dulles International Airport. The confiscations happen when passengers attempt to bring their firearms onto the plane on their person or in their carry-on luggage. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has called this trend “disturbing” and has engaged in many… Read More »

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Can I Get My Criminal Charge Expunged in Virginia?

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A criminal charge on your record can have permanent effects. From the loss of a job to the inability to become a foster parent, the consequences are broad and wide reaching. Many people who get criminal charges in Virginia wonder if they can have their record expunged. Expungement means that the charge is essentially… Read More »

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Virginia Solicitation and Prostitution Law

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The Commonwealth of Virginia’s solicitation and prostitution laws are relatively strict, so being charged with prostitution, solicitation, or a related crime can have harsh penalties. If you are charged with any of these crimes, it is important that you have a skilled criminal defense lawyer on your side to defend you against these charges…. Read More »

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Domestic Violence and Assault and Battery Defenses in Virginia

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Just because you are charged with domestic violence or assault and battery in Virginia does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted of those charges. The criminal justice system in the United States is set up so that people are innocent until proven guilty, and being charged with a crime does not mean… Read More »

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