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RTD: Advocates call for release of nonviolent inmates awaiting trial as courts grapple with COVID-19
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: “We too often forget that people held before trial are presumed innocent and should be treated as such,” said Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, executive director of the ACLU of Virginia. Advocates including Public Defenders and the ACLU are...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Northern Virginia Criminal Law
The ongoing situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused significant concern throughout just about every segment of society. However, those caught up in the criminal justice system have their own set of concerns that will need to be addressed. While many areas of...
Managing Your Business Through the Coronavirus
The Emergent Threat Researchers and other whistle-blowers first identified the public spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in China in December 2019. It has since spread worldwide, including cases in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. While similarities persist...
Governor Signs New Law Increasing Grand Larceny Threshold to $1,000.00
Under current law, a person can be charged with Grand Larceny (as opposed to Petit Larceny) for theft - not from a person- of money or goods valued at $500.00 or more. As of July 1, 2020, that threshold will increase to $1,000.00. The new law increases the threshold...
Body Camera Law Signed by Governor
As the 2020 legislative session draws to a close, new laws are being signed by Gov. Northam. Among them is HB 246, which pertains to police body cameras. While body cameras are becoming more common throughout the country, there is a lot of cost and uncertainty that...
Virginia Felonies and Misdemeanors
Crimes in Virginia are generally charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is the more serious of the two. There may also be civil offenses or infractions that are less serious than a misdemeanor. How your charge is classified will be an important part of...
Presumption Against Bond Va. Code 19.2-120
What is a presumption against Bond? Once you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you will be presented in front of a Magistrate, were you will have the opportunity to be granted Bail and Bond. Bail refers to the actual release from pre-trial confinement, and...
Virginia Business Resources
As part of our expanding Virginia Business Representation practice, check out our new Virginia Business Resources page. This page includes links to essential state and federal resources for starting a business, securing the business, and growing the business. It also...
