by William Ashwell | May 31, 2023 | Criminal defense
Illegal Search in a Criminal Case Those who have been accused of a criminal offense are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and there is a high standard for proving that a crime occurred, as a result. The state needs compelling evidence to file...
by William Ashwell | May 1, 2023 | Criminal defense
A college is a place of learning. But, it’s also a place for people to experiment for the first time.One thing that many college students do is try drugs. However, drug possession, use, abuse and distribution have serious implications. Here’s what kind of drugs...
by William Ashwell | Apr 5, 2023 | Criminal defense
Do you know what typically occurs during a Virginia traffic stop? Learn your rights and what the officer can do in this Ashwell & Ashwell PLLC guide. Virginia Traffic Stops A traffic stop may occur if police officers have reasonable suspicion that a...
by William Ashwell | Apr 4, 2023 | Criminal defense
Many motorists in Virginia are surprisingly passive about traffic violations. Even those who insist that they didn’t actually break traffic laws will often enter a guilty plea. Instead of trying to defend themselves after a traffic stop leads to a ticket, they...
by William Ashwell | Feb 18, 2023 | Criminal defense
As you may know, you do not have to give the police consent to enter your home. If they ask to come in and perform a search for evidence of criminal activity, you can tell them that you do not allow them to enter your property. This doesn’t mean you’re guilty or that...
by William Ashwell | Jan 20, 2023 | Criminal defense
Nobody expects agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to show up at their office, but it happens – and it’s automatically concerning.Even if you don’t think you’ve done anything wrong, you could be an unknowing partner in anything from money laundering...