When someone is injured in a car accident, medical malpractice incident, or other negligence case, one concern often comes up during initial consultations: “Should I tell my lawyer about prior injuries or medical conditions?” Many people worry that preexisting conditions could hurt their case, so they hesitate to disclose earlier medical issues involving the same […]
Continue reading…What Happens When a Car Crash in Fairfax Leads to Both a Reckless Driving Charge and a Personal Injury Claim?
Car accidents in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia often lead to more than just insurance claims. In many situations, a crash can trigger two separate legal cases at the same time. First, the government may bring a criminal or traffic case against the driver who allegedly caused the crash. Second, the injured party may […]
Continue reading…Virginia Assault & Battery Law: When Can a Teacher Be Charged for Physical Contact with a Student?
When does physical contact between a teacher and a student become criminal assault under Virginia law?This question arises more often than most people realize. Teachers must maintain order. Students sometimes resist. Physical contact happens. But where is the legal line? (NOTE: This article discusses actions such as pushing, shoving, or guiding a kid by the […]
Continue reading…What Does “Nolle Prosequi” (Nolle-Pross) Mean in Virginia—and Can the Case Come Back?
By James Abrenio | Abrenio Choe | Fairfax, VirginiaCriminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical MalpracticePublished: January 16, 2026 If you’ve been charged with a crime in Virginia and you hear the prosecutor say something like, “Your Honor, we move to nolle prosequi,” you may feel immediate relief—followed by confusion. Is the case over?Does that […]
Continue reading…Can Criminal Charges Be Dropped Without Going to Court in Virginia?
By James Abrenio, Fairfax Virginia Criminal Defense AttorneyJanuary 16, 2026 One of the most common questions I get from people facing criminal charges in Virginia goes something like this: “James, this charge is ridiculous. Can’t we just get it dropped? Do I really have to go to court?” I hear this question in assault cases, […]
Continue reading…Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Virginia: Why Timing Matters More Than You Think.
If you are concerned that medical malpractice caused you or a loved one serious injury, one of the biggest mistakes that you can make is waiting too long to talk to a lawyer. Among many reasons, Virginia medical malpractice cases impose deadlines – statutes of limitations – that forever bar claims if you wait too […]
Continue reading…Virginia recently updated its laws to protect vulnerable victims from sexual assault.
Over the last several years, Virginia courts of been scaling back the ability for sexual assault victims to hold employers liable for assaults committed by their employers. Fortunately, the General Assembly stepped in and acted. And as of July 1, 2025, a new statute is in place that seeks to address this important issue. What […]
Continue reading…Will My Virginia Car Crash Case Really Go to Trial?
If you’ve been catastrophically injured in a Virginia car crash because of someone else’s negligence, it’s natural to wonder: Will my case actually go to trial? It’s a question we hear all the time. When we speak with our clients, we often talk about “what would happen at trial” or “how a jury might view […]
Continue reading…$2.25 Million Settlement for Hit & Run Resulting in Severe TBI.
Recently, Abrenio Law settled a hit and run accident case resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the car insurance limits of $2.25 million. To obtain those insurance limits, we were compelled to file a lawsuit, conduct depositions, perform an inspect of the defendant’s vehicle and extract his “black box,” as well as have […]
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