Tag Archives: Criminal Defense Prince William County
Virginia Domestic Violence Laws and First Offender Program
If you are charged with domestic violence you may be worried about possible penalties. The first thing you should do after you have been charged is to contact a skilled domestic violence attorney to help you defend the charges. If you are convicted, a knowledgeable attorney can also help get you the lowest penalty… Read More »
Understanding Virginia Record Expungement
Perhaps you have heard the terms “expunge,” “sealed record,” or “record destruction.” There is a lot of misinformation on the Web. In fact, this is one of the most misunderstood areas of Virginia law. Here is a brief discussion of expungement and how it is applied in Virginia, including Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, and… Read More »
Understanding Virginia’s Ignition Interlock Law
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Virginia, you likely have a ton of questions about what you should do and how you will get through this trying time. Here, it is important to realize that you have rights, and it is up to you to protect those rights and… Read More »
Virginia Senate Bill 768 Softens the Reckless Driving Law
In a victory for Virginia drivers recently, Senate lawmakers in Virginia voted 26 to 14 in favor of Senate Bill 768, which proposed an increase in the speed for which a driver can receive a Class 1 misdemeanor for reckless driving. This new law will make it a little easier on drivers, especially those… Read More »
Setting Reasonable Expectations for Success When Defending Against Criminal Charges
Plenty of perfectly innocent people have been charged, tried and convicted of crimes in America. This underscores just how important it is to hire the very best criminal defense team available. Your freedom is worth it. A national organization devoted to ensuring innocent people are not punished for crimes they did not commit, simply… Read More »
Leesburg Businessman is Accused of Embezzling Company Funds
The Leesburg firm, Simms Showers, LLP, has again taken on a challenging, yet large-scale criminal defense case. This time the case involves the alleged mishandling of corporate funds. Leesburg businessman, Vic DeAnthony, was recently charged with using company funds from his engineering firm to the tune of approximately $3 million. The complaint alleges that… Read More »
Change of Venue Motion in Fatal Child Abuse Case Hangs in Balance
The defense has lost an early battle in the widely publicized case of a mother whose five-year-old son was found dead in her septic tank. Due to the media attention the case received, the defense has moved for a change of venue. The motion and its accompanying issues shine a spotlight on the realities… Read More »
Virginia State Crime Commission Rejects Asset Forfeiture Reform
In the second major blow to criminal justice reform in Virginia recently, the state’s Crime Commission has voted to reject proposed legislation that would require the government to first obtain a conviction or a guilty plea before subjecting the property of the criminal defendants to civil asset forfeiture. The Crime Commission is a part… Read More »
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Criminal Discovery Reform
The Virginia Supreme Court recently rejected a major criminal discovery reform proposal that would have provided criminal defendants with much needed procedural protections. The following explains the legal context of this decision and what it may mean for you if you are accused of a crime. The National Epidemic According to the landmark case… Read More »
Fiery Crash: a Reminder that Fleeing the Police is Always a Bad Idea
A recent high-speed police chase has led to another tragic death. As is so often the case, this horrific event can be instructive for anyone facing the possibility of arrest. At the outset, we should state unequivocally that fleeing the police is always a bad idea. Not only do you risk greater criminal penalties… Read More »
