Tips for Choosing a Northern Virginia Law Firm

Many people will need an attorney at some point in their lives. Whatever the reason, here are some things to consider when choosing a Northern Virginia Law firm. Experience Does the attorney have experience with cases like yours? Choose an attorney who specializes in the legal service you need. This attorney will know all the… Continue reading Tips for Choosing a Northern Virginia Law Firm

Avoid 3 Nightmare Prom Scenarios | Tips from a Criminal Attorney

Prom is a special time in every teenager’s life. It’s a chance to dress up and have a night of fun with friends. However, prom night can turn into a nightmare quickly without the proper precautions. Here are tips for avoiding the top three nightmare prom scenarios. Drunk Driving   First on the list is… Continue reading Avoid 3 Nightmare Prom Scenarios | Tips from a Criminal Attorney

Reasonable Suspicion And Probable Cause: What’s The Difference?

Reasonable Suspicion And Probable Cause: What’s The Difference?

Families Share Experiences on Juvenile Court in Virginia

Justice for Families, a national alliance of advocacy organizations issues a national report that asked for feedback on what juveniles and adults who went through the juvenile system had to so about their experiences.

June Supreme Court Ruling Gives Hope to Juveniles in Jail for Life

The U.S. Supreme Court voted in June that sentencing juveniles convicted of murder to life in prison without hope of parole violates the 8th Amendment. Read on.

Study Finds Race Disparities in Fairfax County Juvenile Justice System

A recent study found racial disparities in the Fairfax County juvenile justice system. Find out more about the study results and the response to it here.

My attorney says they can take care of my arraignment without me going but my bondsman said I had to go to all court dates. Who should I trust?

When a bondsman helps post your bond they give you conditions to abide by as terms of posting the bond for you.  One of those conditions of bond for the court and the bondsman is that you appear at all court dates. However, some counties allow an attorney to handle your arraignment for you if you have already hired an attorney.  This saves you from going to court.  Your attorney will know if the county where you are charged will waive your appearance at arraignment.

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