This article is written by a criminal defense attorney licensed to practice law in the Federal Courthouse in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. This article contains detailed and easy to understand explanations of the various laws, penalties, and defenses for Federal drug crimes in Virginia. Particularly, this […]
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This article is written by a criminal defense attorney licensed to practice law in the Federal Courthouse in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. This article contains detailed and easy to understand explanations of the various laws, penalties, and defenses for Federal DUI / DWI charges in Virginia. […]
CONSPIRACY OVERVIEW Conspiracy charges are found in many fraud cases and money laundering cases. § 371. Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for […]
WHAT IS RECKLESS DRIVING? Reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal charge in Virginia. If your speed was either 20 miles over the speed limit, or if you were speeding above 80 miles per hour, then your “speeding ticket” is likely a Virginia Uniform Summons for Reckless Driving. And so, what looks like a regular speeding […]
§ 164. Minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (a) Definitions.–In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Alcohol concentration.–The term “alcohol concentration” means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. (2) Driving while intoxicated; driving under the […]
“Nonetheless, the DEA concluded that marijuana has no accepted medical use, Leonhart wrote in her letter, because its chemistry is not known and adequate studies have not been done on its usefulness or safety. “At this time,” she said, “the known risks of marijuana use have not been shown to be outweighed by specific benefits […]
The best legal information site – National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action: http://www.nraila.org/gunlaws Virginia gun laws outlined – http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/VASL.pdf
PUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. No. 08-4764 KEVIN ANTHONY HICKMAN, Defendant-Appellant. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, at Baltimore. William D. Quarles, Jr., District Judge. (1:07-cr-00261-WDQ-8) Argued: September 22, 2010 Decided: November 29, 2010 Before […]
In Virginia, what looks like a regular speeding ticket may be much more than points on your record. If your speed was either 20 miles over the speed limit, or if you were speeding above 80 miles per hour, then your “speeding ticket” is likely a Virginia Uniform Summons for Reckless Driving. If you are […]
School Board v. Commonwealth 02/25/2010 In a petition by a school board against the Commonwealth, alleging breach of contractual duty under the Virginia Local Government Risk Management Plan to defend and indemnify the board for educational and legal expenses awarded in administrative proceedings and an ensuing federal civil action to a child’s parents who alleged […]