Criminal Defense

Many people never even really consider fighting a traffic ticket. Even if they insist the citing officer misunderstood the situation, they may pay the ticket because they think doing so is the only real option available. The fine assessed for a single Virginia traffic...

There are medications that can achieve many important medical goals, but people cannot access them without the help of a professional. Legally accessing prescribed medications in Virginia requires the assistance of a physician. A doctor can recommend controlled...

It can happen to anyone. After a rough case or a long day rounding on patients, it is not uncommon for physicians to stop at the local watering hole and let off some steam before transitioning back into home life. An officer may see you pull out or think you missed a...

Small acts of deception often play a role in business transactions and marketing. People can exaggerate their opinions of goods and services or try to manipulate how people view a product or brand. There is a fine line between seeking to maximize a company's profits...

Business fraud comes in many forms, and sometimes that fraud is hard to detect. It may only be after years of fraudulent activity and hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses that federal regulatory or investigatory agencies become aware of an individual's or...

The state holds physicians to a much higher standard of conduct than the average citizen. If someone hopes to obtain and retain a license to practice human medicine, they will generally need to avoid criminal activity and major mistakes while practicing medicine....

Even the most basic drug charge of possession could lead to a permanent criminal record. Future employers, landlords and even educational institutions look at someone's background when deciding what opportunities to offer that individual. A criminal record could be...

You were out drinking with friends. You only had a couple of drinks but decided you shouldn’t drive home and risk getting charged with a DUI. A friend said, however, that you should be fine – all you had to do was this one trick. Many people have friends that think...

The most basic right of those accused of a criminal offense is the right to defend themselves against the allegations in court. This right is so strong that those accused of serious criminal offenses even have the right to a state-provided attorney. Many people do not...

Although fraud may not be a violent crime, it can still have a devastating impact on victims. Fraud can affect individuals tricked by someone else's lies. It can damage businesses and even affect government budgets. Fraud is an issue in many different industries, and...