Tag Archives: Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers
Extradition in Virginia
Extradition is possible when someone is arrested in one state but also has criminal charges pending in at least one other state. Extradition means moving the accused person from the original state to the state where he or she is being charged. For example, a man who was charged in a North Carolina shooting… Read More »
Sweeping Change Coming to Virginia’s Gun Laws
Virginia gun laws are some of the most generous and favorable to gun owners. However, Virginia gun laws can also be confusing. Just recently, Virginia tightened its concealed carry law, which previously allowed gun owners from other states to continue carrying their weapons concealed in the state, so long as they held a valid… 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 »
