Criminal Defense

One of the most noticeable disparities to lawyers in the Washington, D.C., area and across the United States involves race. In most jurisdictions, judges and prosecutors skew white; the numbers show that up to 95% of American prosecutors are white. Increasingly,...

Motorists in Virginia who have been charged with driving while influenced by drugs or alcohol usually choose to avoid a trial by pleading guilty in return for a more lenient sentence. However, there are a number of options available if they choose to reject a plea...

When asked to take blood, urine or Breathalyzer tests by authorities, drivers generally have the right to refuse. However, drivers in Virginia and elsewhere who don't subject themselves to a chemical test may be in violation of implied consent laws. Generally...

The U.S. Constitution says anyone who is charged with a crime is guaranteed a speedy trial. However, the Constitution does not say how long a person could be held in jail without being charged with a crime. Typically, those who are taken into custody in Virginia and...