Marijuana Legalization Keeps Inching Forward
[16-November-20 11:23:05]Marijuana was decriminalized in Virginia starting July 1, 2020 (see my previous post here). Today on November 16, 2020, Governor Northam announced his support to...
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New Fairfax Judges are a Comin!
[12-November-20 9:44:07]For those who may be unfamiliar, there are new judge positions in Fairfax that need to be filled. Judge positions are available at different levels...
Criminal Trial Before and After Absentee Prosecutors
[5-November-20 20:01:29]You win some, you lose some. In the past, I would take my traffic and criminal cases to trial because the case hinged on a...
The Jury Can No Longer Sentence You! Yay?
[28-October-20 9:15:37]Yes folks, that’s right. If you elect to be tried by a jury of your peers, and ultimately they find you guilty, there’s no need...
How Long is the Process for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
[13-October-20 16:21:36]The short answer is between 4 to 6 months. Seem a bit long? I’m pretty sure it took you longer than that to even decide...
Your Vote Counts!
[7-October-20 15:22:56]Dear Readers, As you know, my areas of practice are Traffic & Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Bankruptcy. As a defense attorney, my job is...
Consequences of Driving Under the Influence Update!
[2-October-20 9:22:17]You’ve heard of DUI and DWI. They are acronyms for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Call it whichever you want,...
What’s Going On In Local Courthouses like Fairfax County?
[25-September-20 8:52:03]If I’ve represented you previously in Fairfax County for a Traffic Misdemeanor such as Reckless Driving, I either appeared in court on your behalf or...
Increased Exemption for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in VA Means You Keep More.
[8-September-20 9:04:32]Guess what? As of July 1, 2020, the Virginia exemption just went up! It used to be $5,000, but now the amount is $25,000. This...
COVID-19: Ticketing Lax No More!
[31-August-20 9:27:16]Remember March 12, 2020 when Governor Northam declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19? It feels like a lifetime ago, but in reality only...
Money Money Money! Personal Injury Simplified.
[14-August-20 8:49:53]I’ve handled over 1,600 cases in my decade long career so far. In a significant number of these cases, I was representing clients who were...
Have You Ever Wondered Why Bankruptcy Laws Exist and How it Protects You?
[4-August-20 9:47:30]Most people think bankruptcies are just a way out of paying your debt. Most people think if you’ve filed for bankruptcy that you did something...