Criminal Defense

A knock at the front door may indicate that a neighbor needs to borrow some sugar or that someone needs to sign for a package. Sometimes, people answer their front door and discover a police officer waiting outside for them. That officer may claim to have some...

If you have never been stopped by the police while driving before, the first time can come as a shock. Prior knowledge about what to expect can improve your chances of handling the situation well.  One thing the police might ask you to do is to perform some field...

Individuals arrested or arraigned for criminal offenses often feel a sense of panic. They recognize that state prosecutors usually do not bring charges unless they believe they have the evidence necessary to secure a criminal conviction. In other words, the prosecutor...

It used to be that retail theft typically involved “shoplifting,” – someone walking out of a store with a piece of jewelry, some make-up or a carton of cigarettes in their backpack. It could involve someone switching tags to pass an item off as on sale or hiding a...

Police officers may find evidence of criminal activity through many different tactics. Sometimes, people who experience crime come to the police station to file a report. They may have already gathered evidence on their own, including witness testimony and security...

A lot of people do not understand their constitutional rights. Yet, knowing those rights and remembering them could be of great importance in dealings with the police. Here are the three main ones you’d need to know at this time: 1. The Fifth Amendment gives you the...

People who are facing felony charges have to think carefully about how to present their defense because a conviction may result in serious penalties. While some defendants are focused on concerns like incarceration and fines, they also need to factor in the...

Your computer and phone have several settings that suggest they can increase your privacy. It’s true they can increase it, but nowhere near as much as you might think.  When you close a window or browsing tab, the evidence of your browsing lives on. This applies even...

Those accused of criminal offenses in Virginia often worry about the potential consequences of their situation. Every crime has a different classification under state law and carries different potential penalties. The law generally provides a range of penalties...

It’s intimidating to look into your rearview mirror and see those red and blue flashing lights from a police car – and it’s even more intimidating to have an officer come up and poke their head into your car window. Even if you have nothing to hide, a traffic stop can...