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Arrested with a Security Clearance in Virginia
Being arrested in Virginia is an immensely stressful experience. There is a lot of uncertainty in the process. All of this is exacerbated when you have been arrested with a security clearance – Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret. Your liberty is on the line. Your...
Malicious Wounding in Fairfax, Virginia
What Is Malicious Wounding in Virginia? Malicious Wounding in Fairfax, Virginia is defined by Va. Code 18.2-51: 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...
Have You Recently Been Charged With A DUI in Fairfax, Virginia?
Fairfax, Virginia Courthouse The Fairfax, Virginia Courthouse is located at 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. For misdemeanor DUI offenses, the proceedings will take place entirely in the Fairfax General District Court. This includes any motions, and a plea or...
Alexandria Arrests in 2021
2021 was a slight return to normal from 2020. In Alexandria, arrests for various crimes, as reported by ALXNow, have both risen and fallen. Most notably, DUI arrests were up 34%. With 3 weeks left in the year, there were a reported 193 DUI arrests in Alexandria. While...
Arlington County Begins Increased 2021 Holiday DUI Enforcement
Arlington County Police have announced increased DUI enforcement for the County from December 15, 2021 - January 1, 2022. This campaign aims to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways through a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement. From...
Federal and State Prosecution in Virginia
Can I be prosecuted in both State and Federal Court in Virginia? Virginia is uniquely located right near the nation's capital, and is home a to a great amount of federal land, agencies, and property. And federal prosecution does not require that you actually crossed...
Thanksgiving DUI in Virginia
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, and marks the start of the holiday season that runs through New Year's. But this season is also DUI season. Being arrested for DUI at any time is a nightmare, but it's even worse during the holidays. Thanksgiving is a day...
Prince William County DUI Charges
DUI in Prince William County Virginia's DUI Law, 18.2-266, prohibits driving a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content ("BAC") over 0.08 or at any level that impairs your ability to drive. If you have been arrested for a Prince William DUI, below are some things to know....
