If you or a loved one has ever been arrested, you know that getting out of jail is the most important thing in the world. That’s why it’s important to hire a lawyer quickly and have the lawyer schedule a bond hearing, which is a hearing where a Judge will decide whether or not you […]
Criminal Defense & Traffic Defense
Watch Out for School Buses and School Zones
With summer drawing to a close and fall fast approaching, children will be heading back to school very soon. And that means lots of yellow school buses and flashing yellow lights in school zones. As drivers, it’s time for us to wake up from our summer slumber and pay closer attention while driving. We want […]
Think Twice Before Hitting the “Send” Button
If you’re like me, you probably use e-mails and texts for most of your communication with other people. E-mails and text messages are a great way to communicate with people, but be careful: once you hit the send button, you can’t take it back. And in Virginia, you can go to jail for up to […]
What is a “Bond” and How Does it Work?
If one of your friends or family members has ever been arrested in Virginia, you may have been asked to post a “bond”. A bond is simply a monetary promise to appear in court on your scheduled court date. If you don’t appear, you’ll either owe the court money or lose the money you’ve posted, […]
What Happens if I Get Stopped for a DUI and Refuse the Breathalyzer?
You had a fun time with your buddies and it’s time to call it a night. You’ve had a couple of beers but you don’t feel drunk by any means, and certainly ok to drive. Next thing you know, you’re getting pulled over on the drive home. The officer suspects drunk driving and wants to […]