It has always been my understanding that science had already proven that a human nose is not nearly as sensitive as a canine’s nose. In Norfolk, Virginia however it seems that a new breed of police officer can smell residual marijuana through car ventilation systems. The old sniff test now …
In a recent case, a defendant, who was a native Spanish speaker, was served with a Protective Order and then charged for violating the terms of that Order. The Court decided that his defense of not understanding the Protective Order was not sufficient to excuse his violating the Order. When served …
I cannot begin to think how many times I have been asked basic questions about being stopped by the police in a car. At last I have found a very useful page that gives a nice summary of your basic rights. Since every situation is different, I still recommend consulting …
Many people do not realize that having a negative point balance on your driving record can lead to serious trouble. If you get too many violations in a short period of time, the Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your license administratively. This means there does not have to be …
Many people do not realize that sometimes you can clean your record up. Don’t let misunderstandings prevent you from getting a job. There are many situations where even with a criminal conviction you may still be eligible for an expungement. Contact us today to see if you are able to …
A Dickenson County Circuit Court recently found that a tip coming from a particular Facebook account could be used by the police as an anonymous tip for the purposes of making a legitimate search and seizure. Although the account name could not be verified, the specific and detailed information used …
A recent Court decision allowed the entry of text messages obtained from Verizon Wireless qualified as computer-generated records that did require analysis as hearsay. The entry into the record of the text messages assisted in the conviction of the defendant for accessory before the fact to first degree murder. The …
After many years of practice in the Hampton Roads area, I am pleased to announce that I have moved my practice to the Richmond, Central Virginia Region. I look forward to working with all of my former associates as well as many new ones.
