What Is a Motion to Suppress?
In many criminal cases, a Motion to Suppress is often the best defense and argument that a criminal defendant has in fighting his or her charges. A Motion to Suppress…
Defective Arrest Warrant in Virginia
If you are charged with a defective arrest warrant in Virginia, can the Commonwealth of Virginia still successfully prosecute you? As with all areas of the law, the answer is:…
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Laws
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Laws can be found in Chapter 10, Article 6 of Title 18.2 of the Virginia Code (Virginia Code 18.2-460). However, it’s crucial to note that framing…
Defense Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted in Commonwealth v. Claros
In Commonwealth v. Claros, 2022 Va . Cir. LEXIS 85, a Circuit Court Judge in Fairfax County Virginia granted the Defense's Motion to Suppress evidence. The Virginia Judge held that…
Criminal Discovery in Virginia General District Court
Criminal Discovery in Virginia General District Court is unique. To start, when you have been charged with a crime, "discovery" is the process of obtaining information from the government that…
How to Sue Police for Abuse or Misconduct in Virginia
Many people wonder how and under what circumstances you can sue the police department in Virginia. Regardless of which police department you are suing, or in what city in Virginia…