Under the Code of Virginia, If any person without authority of law goes upon the lands, buildings or premises of another, or any portion or area thereof, after having been forbidden to do so, either orally or in writing, by the owner, lessee, custodian, or the other person lawfully in charge thereof, or after having…
Defense attorney Jamilah D. LeCruise of Norfolk has been awarded the 2020 R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference. The award recognizes young lawyers who demonstrate dedicated service to the conference, the legal profession, and the community. LeCruise has served in numerous roles both at the VSB…
While there is often confusion as to the powers local animal control officers possess, it is important to recognize that they are real law enforcement officers who enforce a variety of criminal offenses, many of which are jailable. Failure to comply with the legal orders of an animal control officer can lead to you being…
If you are convicted of a traffic offense, the court where you are convicted notifies the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the DMV assigns demerit points to your driving record based on the seriousness of the driving offense. Here are some common examples of moving violations in Virginia and the demerit points associated…
If you have a police encounter, you CAN protect your rights. What you say to police officers is always important as everything you say can be used against you in court. You never have to consent to a search of yourself, your personal property, your car or your house. If you consent to a search,…
A magistrate is a sworn judicial officer who makes one of the most important decisions in a criminal case: whether there is probable cause to issue an arrest warrant against a person. In most cases, after a person has been served with a warrant, a magistrate will be the first judicial actor who can determine…