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 […]

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, […]

A conviction for a Virginia domestic assault will lead to many collateral consequences.  One of which is your ability to possess a firearm.  Therefore, if the right to possess a firearm is important to you, you need to discuss your options with your attorney. You must consider both Virginia and Federal Law. When it comes […]

As we have explained before, in Virginia, there are multiple ways to be guilty of Reckless Driving in Virginia.  Of course, driving at extremely high speeds is one of them.  But also driving in a manner that demonstrates a conscious disregard for life and property is another.  To that point, in 2024, there are a […]

If you’ve been paying attention to Virginia Expungement Law and the recent movement in the General Assembly, you’re probably aware that there are significant improvements coming to our expungement framework here in Virginia.  However, most of the change has a delayed effective date until July 1, 2025.  With that said, this past year, there were […]

Often, I get calls about reckless driving tickets, here in Virginia. Occasionally, those calls will involve folks who were alleged to have been driving over 100 mph.  And their first question is typically, “Can I really go to jail for this?” Reckless driving is a serious offense. In many states, driving fast is a traffic […]

If you’re facing a Virginia DUI, you may have heard the term “wet reckless.” If your attorney is telling you that it may be an option in your case, read this article to better understand its benefits. What is a wet reckless? You won’t find the term “wet reckless” in a Virginia code book or […]

If you are subject to a Virginia custody order, my recommendation is to follow that order.  If you don’t agree with the order, then work with your family law attorney to change that order – we DO NOT practice family law.  If the court refuses your request, then follow the order until it changes. If […]

If you’re charged with a Virginia DUI, there are many possible consequences you’re facing. For a first DUI, possible consequences include possible jail, license suspension, and fines.  However, you should expect indirect costs. One consequence will be an impact on your car insurance requirements and premiums. Virginia law requires double minimum coverage limits. For insured […]