Why do Prosecutors Sometimes Drop or Dismiss Criminal Charges?
The impact of a criminal conviction can be significant; therefore, a criminal case being “dropped” (dismissed) can be a massive weight off... Read More
Arrested at a Protest? Here’s What to Expect and How to Protect Your Rights
Protests are opportunities for you to exercise your First Amendment rights to free speech and to peaceably assemble. While the combination of... Read More
Crawford v Washington
One of the main purposes of the Bill of Rights is to protect the rights of criminal defendants. The Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation... Read More
Supreme Court addresses which statements made as part of a plea agreement negotiations are made admissible at trial
The Virginia Supreme Court recently addressed the extent to which statements made as part of plea agreement negotiations are admissible at trial.... Read More
A Guide to Fighting a DWI in Virginia
Driving under the influence in Virginia is a serious offense that typically results in a Class 1 misdemeanor. After a DWI arrest,... Read More