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How fast can you travel over the speed limit without being pulled over? Is there a "buffer zone" for speeding tickets? And, how it may mean the difference between a criminal conviction and a simple traffic infraction.
November 6th, 2014
It is safe to say that almost all drivers travel faster than the posted speed limits. In some regions, driving at or below the speed limit is downright dangerous. Of course, most people assume they will not get pulled over as long as their speed is w…
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Categories: Traffic Offenses
Tags: Reckless Driving
How can I legally carry a handgun in my car in Virginia?
November 6th, 2014
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a significant and growing number of responsible gun owners, and Virginia law protects and encourages the right of each individual to keep and bear arms. When it comes to carrying a handgun in a car, there are several…
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Winning a lawsuit vs. Getting paid for your damages
November 6th, 2014
From Loudoun County, Virginia, comes this story: Combs-LaFleur Estate awarded $15 million in wrongful death lawsuit. Short version of the backstory (without gruesome details): a man viciously killed his wife; he made up an unbelievable story to mitig…
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Categories: Other News
Of the many concerns with criminal juries...
November 6th, 2014
…they are unpredictable. The decision to take a criminal case to a jury is a very tough decision. Compared to a bench trial, which occurs only in front of a judge, a criminal case in front of a jury is an entirely different ordeal. In weighing…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
I have to go to a preliminary hearing in a General District Court in Virginia. What is a preliminary hearing?
November 6th, 2014
When a person is charged with a felony in Virginia, their case will usually proceed through two different phases: A preliminary hearing in the General District Court. A trial in the Circuit Court. The preliminary hearing is a very important first ste…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
I am charged with possession of marijuana in Virginia. What are the possible consequences? Can I avoid a conviction if it is my first offense?
November 6th, 2014
In Virginia, possession of marijuana is a criminal offense. It is often referred to as “simple possession” to distinguish it from more serious felony drug charges, such as Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID). Possession of marijuana is a…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Tags: Drug Charges
"Revenge Porn" in Virginia: New Law, First Case, Lots of Questions…
November 6th, 2014
A woman from Augusta County was charged with violating Virginia’s new law against so-called “revenge porn.” Virginian-Pilot Article. This story begins like a garden-variety relationship dispute: A woman sent a nude photo of herself to a man. (O…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving by Speed vs. Simple Speeding Ticket? What’s the difference?
November 6th, 2014
Like most every other state, Virginia has the basic traffic infraction of “speeding” (sometimes called “simple speeding”). The most common consequences of “simple speeding” are a fine, court costs, and DMV demerit points. Virginia also ha…
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Tags: Reckless Driving