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 often...

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...

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...

Learn the importance of reasonable suspicion in drunk driving cases and how it can affect the outcome of a DUI charge from Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC.   What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a Virginia DUI Stop?   Police officers have a lot of duties to do while...

The nature of the offense notwithstanding, if you are indicted and charged with a crime, you are in serious trouble. Even if the charge does not lead to a conviction, you might still end up with a stained reputation. This underpins the importance of coming up with an...

Every ticket that you pay will add points to your license. As those demerit points add up, you will likely have to pay more for car insurance. At some point, you could potentially face the suspension of your driving privileges because of your traffic infractions. How...

Facing Charges? An Overview of Virginia DUI Laws In Virginia, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor to drive under the influence or while intoxicated and can include significant punishments that can derail your life, family, or profession. § 18.2-266. If convicted of a DUI/DWI,...