Legal Library Articles for Virginia Clients
Many of our clients do not have extensive experience with the law. To help you become an informed and empowered partner in your case, our legal team has written these articles about local law. In these easy to read articles, learn more about legal definitions, the mechanics of a case, how a skilled attorney can help you, and more.
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Forgery and Uttering Offenses in Virginia Forgery and uttering crimes are treated seriously in Virginia. These offenses can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the nature of the offense. -
Covenants Not to Compete - "Non-Compete Clauses" in Virginia Is that non-compete agreement that your Virginia employer made you sign years ago enforceable? The Virginia Supreme Court will look at these three factors. -
Public Intoxication And Drunk in Public Crimes in Virginia If you consume too much alcohol in public, you can be arrested for public intoxication, also known as drunk in public under Virginia Code § 18.2-388. -
Did the Police Have Probable Cause to Arrest You for DUI in Fairfax? The police must have had probable cause to arrest you for DUI in Virginia. Here, we explain what can be used by the officer to establish probable cause. -
Prostitution Charges That You May Face in Fairfax Prostitution can be a misdemeanor or felony charge in Virginia. Here, we discuss prostitution charges you may face and the penalties if you’re convicted. -
How Bail Is Set in Criminal Cases in Virginia Can you be released on bail if you were arrested in Virginia? Our Fairfax attorneys explain the types of bail and how the process of setting bail works. -
Sentencing in Criminal Cases in Virginia: Here’s How it Works Are you facing criminal charges in Virginia? If you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will be sentenced. Here, we explain how sentencing works in Virginia. -
Pretrial Motions That Can Help You Fight the Charges You Face in Virginia Pretrial motions can be part of a strong defense to the criminal charges you face in Virginia. Here, we explain common pretrial motions you may want to file. -
Robbery Offenses Are Felonies in Virginia Robbery is a felony offense in Virginia. Here, we discuss first degree and second degree robbery and carjacking charges and penalties you may face if convicted. -
What the Right Against Self-Incrimination Means Did you know that you have a right against self-incrimination as a witness as well as a defendant? Here, learn when you can exercise this constitutional right.