“A STEP – BY- STEP ANATOMY OF THE CRIMINAL PROCESS IN VIRGINIA” Be Quiet and Don’t Talk The first thing everyone should do, especially if they’re stopped or contacted by the police, is to keep quiet and not talk to the police or anyone about their situation, [except maybe their “significant other” that you can […]
Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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IT IS COMMONLY ACCEPTED THAT NO MORE THAN ABOUT 5 PERCENT OF ALL CRIMINAL CASES [MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES], EVER GO TO TRIAL. The other 95 per cent of cases are either dismissed, or a plea bargain is arranged between the defendant, their attorney and the prosecutor for a final compromised disposition – which usually results in […]
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CAN YOU PROVIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF CASES WHERE YOU PREVAILED AGAINST TOUGH ODDS? When I first started practicing law, I was consulted by a gentleman who was charged with a DUI. It was his first offense, but he had a high Blood Alcohol Content (BAC); and his driving behavior, when he was stopped by the police […]
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The short answer is, YES! Regardless of the offense, being charged with a crime can be a serious, life-changing event. Severe penalties handed down by the court can be just the beginning. Facing criminal charges frequently affects personal relationships, future job opportunities, and presents a significant financial burden. A qualified criminal defense attorney can help guide you […]
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Because some studies suggest that marijuana is not that dangerous, or because some people think it is not much different than alcohol, it has recently developed a reputation of being “no big deal.” And since Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and even our neighbors in the District of Columbia have passed legislation legalizing its recreational use, […]
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AN OVERVIEW OF CRIMINAL LAW IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA [OR WHY CRIMINAL COURT IS LIKE A CASINO] Virginia Criminal Law encompasses a wide variety of offenses, including traditional categories such as theft, drugs, assault, larceny, and other charges, which are categorized as Misdemeanors and Felonies. However, in Virginia, offenses involving a motor vehicle can […]
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VA CRIMINAL LAW: DID YOU KNOW… It’s important to know that in Virginia, many things are criminal that aren’t elsewhere in the country. This is probably one of the biggest issues regarding criminal law in Virginia: People get into the criminal justice System, through what they believe to be “Minor Traffic Offenses”. We all speed in […]
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WINNING PLAN OF ACTION At my law firm, NovaLegalGroup, P.C., we have criminal defense experience; including successfully handling thousands of cases; both criminal and criminal traffic cases. We know the range of odds you face in your case, at your specific courthouse Casino. While no one can ever predict the exact outcome of any case, […]
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THE MOST COMMON CRIMINAL OFFENSES WE REPRESENT PEOPLE FOR The most common criminal offenses that people hire us to defend them for include; DWI, Reckless Driving, and Driving On a Suspended License, on the criminal traffic side; and theft charges [petty and grand larceny], and embezzlement, drug charges ranging from Possession of Marijuana and Cocaine to possessing with the […]
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Is A Person Obligated to Disclose Their Criminal Charges and Arrest Record If They Were Never Convicted? It depends almost entirely on who is asking, and why. For instance, Government workers and contractors often have important and sensitive jobs requiring Security Clearances which, in turn, require them to self-report any criminal traffic or traditional criminal charges. On certain […]