Understanding Your Rights and Options Under Virginia Law
Here, our Fairfax legal team offers insight into a number of local legal topics, including criminal and traffic charges, personal injury, civil litigation, business disputes, and more. Learn what these cases can mean for you and your family, and how the experienced lawyers at Greenspun Shapiro PC can help.
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Virginia Gun Control: Governor Bans Open Carry in Executive State Buildings A recently signed executive order prohibits the open carry of firearms in all executive state-owned buildings, a Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney explains. -
Virginia Governor Signs Law Allowing Marijuana Oil Use by Epilepsy Patients A new marijuana law in Virginia provides detailed rules for prescribing marijuana oils to treat epilepsy. Here's more about this new marijuana law. -
Virginia Governor Establishes Commission to Consider Reinstating Parole VA Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that he will create a commission to study parole and whether to bring it back, a Fairfax criminal lawyer explains. -
United States Supreme Court Expands Police Authority to Initiate Stops The United States Supreme Court held that it is constitutional for an officer to stop a vehicle based on a mistaken but reasonable understanding of the law. -
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Protects Against Illegal Seizure and Search in United States v. Slocumb The decision in US v. Slocumb may impact you when it comes to seizure and search laws, our Fairfax Criminal Attorney explains. -
The Consequences of Protective Orders Here are the potential consequences people may face if protective orders are entered against them. Contact us for experienced help with protective orders. -
Supreme Court Tosses Conviction for Facebook Threats The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction of a man who made violent threats on Facebook, a Fairfax criminal lawyer explains. Call us for the best defense. -
Supreme Court Considers Major Criminal Discovery Overhaul If adopted, new criminal discovery rules would provide for the exchange of witness names, police reports, etc. between the prosecution and defense. -
Stranger Than Fiction: Using DNA Evidence to Build a Face Scientists tell us that DNA evidence can now be used to re-create a potential suspect's face, even without witness accounts. -
The State of the Law – Upcoming Changes in Criminal Law? Here's an overview of some criminal law bills currently being reviewed by the Virginia General Assembly. Contact us when you need the best criminal defense.