Criminal Defense

Biometric data has become increasingly important in American society. Many cellphones, tablets and computers now include security protocols that people can unlock with thumbprints or with facial recognition software. Many government agencies also rely on biometric...

If you are arrested for a crime, one of the tactics police use to get you to revoke your Constitutional rights is to claim that there are one or more eyewitnesses to your alleged involvement in the crime. Sometimes this is true, but often it is another example of...

Generally, for the state to charge someone with a serious criminal offense, there needs to be compelling evidence. A prosecutor has to believe that they can convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt of someone's guilt. Evidence comes in many forms. There could be...

There are several reasons why a person may have their driver’s license suspended in Virginia. For example, committing certain traffic violations may lead to an accumulation of demerit points that result in your suspension. Furthermore, simply failing to pay certain...

Generally speaking, you do not have to let the police into your home without a warrant. They can certainly ask for your consent, and they often do. But you are not obligated to allow them to come in, even if they try to convince you that you are. Of course, they can...

When the police motion at you to stop your car, your first reaction might be panic. Yet panicking is what gets many people into trouble that they could have avoided by staying calm. What does it mean when the police tell you to pull over? It means pull over, and at...

When you’re stopped by the police and end up under arrest for drunk driving, your thoughts may jump to wondering how you’re going to keep your license and how much this could cost you. While your priority will be to defend against the charges, a conviction is still...

How serious is a criminal conviction when you’re a parent seeking custody of your child? Very serious. Any criminal conviction on your record could impact your ability to retain custody of your child. A conviction could even result in the court depriving you of all...

If you have ever watched a police drama, you've probably heard what happens when a police officer finally arrests the suspect. Handcuffs are slapped on, and the officer begins with, "You have the right to remain silent," as they read a suspect their Miranda rights....

You would never go out of your way to impede a federal investigation -- but having detectives show up at your door threw you for an emotional loop. In your panic, you didn’t exactly lie about what you know -- but you weren’t entirely truthful, either. You obfuscated...