Recently, the 4th Circuit of Virginia reversed the dismissal of a suit based upon the shooting of a Plaintiff’s dog during a police investigation. As written about in the Fairfax County Times, Augusta County Law Enforcement was called to investigate a domestic assault. The dog , Jax, was placed on a zip leash and had […]
Continue reading…Learn about Larceny Charges in Virginia.
A larceny conviction will have long-lasting consequences on your life. Because theft deals with “lying, cheating, or stealing,” it constitutes a “crime of moral turpitude,” which potential educators, employers, and the law do not take lightly. If you’ve been charged, you need to learn how Virginia treats larceny charges. What’s the difference between Petit Larceny […]
Continue reading…Learn about Virginia Hit & Run Laws.
In Virginia, Hit & Run charges are very serious. The Virginia Code divides Hit & Run charges into two different scenarios: you struck attended property (someone was in the car) and unattended property. You struck an occupied vehicle. (Someone was in the car). Read Virginia Code Section 46.2-894, which provided: The driver of any vehicle […]
Continue reading…Learn about Expungements in Virginia.
So you’ve been charged with a crime. Naturally, you are asking yourself, “Will I ever be able to get this off of my record?” The process of having your record cleared is called “expungement.” You have likely heard the term before. Perhaps you had a friend have his or her charges expunged. Perhaps your circumstances […]
Continue reading…Learn about Malicious and Unlawful Wounding Charges in Virginia.
Virginia Code 18.2-51 prohibits malicious and unlawful wounding: If any person maliciously shoot, stab, cut, or wound any person or by any means cause him bodily injury, with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill, he shall, except where it is otherwise provided, be guilty of a Class 3 felony. If such act be […]
Continue reading…Learn about Disorderly Conduct charges in Virginia.
In our opinion, Virginia’s Disorderly Conduct statute is confusing, and people find themselves charged even though their behavior may not meet the legal definition. This is especially prevalent in cases dealing with juvenile defendants. If you or someone you know is charged with disorderly conduct, it’s important to contact an attorney to protect your rights. […]
Continue reading…Learn about Virginia’s Resisting Arrest & Assault on Law Enforcement Charges.
In Virginia, both Resisting Arrest and Assault on Law Enforcement charges are very serious. They are also very different. If you’ve been charged with either, here’s some useful information. How does Virginia define Resisting Arrest? First, let’s discuss Resisting Arrest (“Resisting”). Under Virginia Code Section 18.2-460, Resisting is essentially “fleeing” from an officer when the […]
Continue reading…I’ve been charged with assault of a law enforcement officer in Virginia, and I’m innocent.
More and more, I’m seeing individuals charged with assault on law enforcement officer(assault on LEO) here in Northern Virginia. This happens most often when police investigate a suspect for an unrelated offense, and that suspect is not as polite as law enforcement would prefer. The problem is that assault on LEO is a serious felony […]
Continue reading…Learn about Virginia Protective Orders.
This article is an in depth, practical discussion of Virginia Protective Order Law. James Abrenio has been handling Protective Order cases in Northern Virginia for over a decade, and this article was written to answer some of the most common questions he’s received over that time. The information provided here is meant to be a […]
Continue reading…Learn about Virginia Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor charges.
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a very serious charge in Virginia. If you or a family member is facing charges in Northern Virginia, take some time to read this article. What is Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Virginia? Virginia Code Section 18.2-371 defines Contributing to the Delinquency of a […]
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