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The U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures, which means police cannot search you without a valid reason. This right applies in drug cases as well. If officers do not follow the law, the evidence they find may be inadmissible in court. If you have been charged with drug possession or any other drug-related crime, our skilled Prince William County, VA drug charge defense lawyer can help. Understanding your rights is the first step in building your defense.
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Code of Virginia § 19.2-59, officers need one of three things to legally search you or your property: a valid search warrant, your permission, or probable cause.
Unlike a simple speeding ticket, reckless driving is a criminal offense that can affect your freedom, your finances, and your future. If you have been accused of this offense, an experienced Fairfax County, VA reckless driving defense lawyer can help you understand what the law says and what penalties you could face. More importantly, your attorney will help you fight the charges.
Virginia law outlines several ways a driver can be accused of reckless driving. Under Va. Code § 46.2-852, a person may be guilty if they operate a vehicle "in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person." This is a broad rule that gives police officers and prosecutors room to apply the charge in many different situations.
Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is not the same as a conviction. You still have rights, and the Commonwealth must prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. With quick action, an experienced Arlington County, VA DUI defense attorney may help reduce charges, challenge evidence, or fight for a dismissal.
Most first and second DUIs in Virginia are charged as misdemeanors. Under Va. Code § 18.2-266, it is illegal to drive while impaired or with an unlawful blood alcohol concentration. Penalties can increase if you have prior convictions, an especially high blood alcohol concentration (BAC), or a child in the vehicle. According to Va. Code § 18.2-270, jail sentences for a misdemeanor conviction can range from a few days to a year, depending on the circumstances.
I defended a client in the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court last year who was served with a protective order after getting into an argument with his wife. Nobody was hurt, there were no criminal charges filed, but 24 hours later, he was evicted from his home, could not visit his children, and was not legally allowed to own any firearms. Sadly, this is what happens to most Virginians when protective orders are in place.
Here in this blog post, I'll explain what protective orders are under Virginia law, the different types you might see, and some of the strategies I've used in court to fight off these orders successfully.
A protective order is a civil court order that is intended to keep a person from being subject to violence, threats, or harassment. Under Virginia law, there are three main types:
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