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Gun Rights Restoration After a Felony in Virginia, Part I: Restoration of Civil Rights
July 13th, 2015
********UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 29, 2016********** (This update should have been submitted in September of 2016.) Civil rights restorations are now very straightforward. Visit the website for Civil Rights Restoration to determine your status. If you we…
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Categories: Gun Rights Restoration
Gun Rights Restoration After a Felony in Virginia, Part II: Petition the Circuit Court
July 13th, 2015
***Check out the new Frequently Asked Questions page for gun rights restorations.*** A felony conviction is a life-changing event. Among the many consequences of a felony conviction is that the individual automatically loses their right to possess a…
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Categories: Gun Rights Restoration
For inmates in Virginia: your phone calls are being recorded!
May 26th, 2015
From the Virginian Pilot comes this article: “Jails are all ears for inmates’ phone calls.” The article is long, but well written. It explains the various ways that jail phone calls can, and often do, impact the outcome of a criminal case. Ever…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Of Body Cameras & Police Officers
April 22nd, 2015
Another story of body cameras and police officers. Police office, an Iraq vet, praised for refusing to shoot “suicide by cop” suspect. Although this story is from Ohio, its relevance crosses state borders. There are several interesting po…
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Categories: Other News
Tags: Police
[Video] Seriously. Don't talk to the police.
March 16th, 2015
“[A]ny lawyer worth his salt will tell the suspect in no uncertain terms to make no statement to police under any circumstances.” Watts v. Indiana, 338 U.S. 49, 59 (1949) (Justice Robert Jackson, concurring in part and dissenting in part)…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Tags: Police
Who should I choose as my agent for a durable financial power of attorney?
March 5th, 2015
What is a durable financial power of attorney? If you have an accident or illness that leaves you incapacitated, who will manage your financial and legal affairs on your behalf? If you are in a hospital in a coma, someone needs to be able to use your…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Tags: Power of Attorney
I missed my court date for my case. What happens next? Do I have any options?
February 25th, 2015
You missed your court date for a case in a General District Court in Virginia. Now what? If you missed your court date for a minor traffic case, you were most likely found guilty in your absence. (See below for reckless driving charges and other crim…
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Can I get my criminal conviction expunged / cleared from my record?
November 12th, 2014
This is a question I get fairly often. A criminal conviction can follow a person forever. It can cause all kinds of difficulty with employment opportunities, security clearances, and even collateral issues like child custody. Conviction vs. Charged v…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Tags: Expungement
What happens after a driver's license suspension?
November 6th, 2014
Many people do not realize that driving on a suspended license is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. It is punishable by up to 1 year in jail, a $2500 fine, and an additional license suspension.Moreover, on the third or subsequent conviction, the jud…
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Tags: Driver's License
I'm supposed to go to an arraignment. What the heck is an arraignment?
November 6th, 2014
In General District Court, an arraignment is when someone is formally advised of the criminal charges against them and advised of their right to an attorney. It is very likely that a person will need to appear at an arraignment on charges of Driving…
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Categories: Criminal Defense