Case of FLU or DUI?
Michael Madsen plans to fight DUI charge by demonstrating he was actually sick with the flu.
Fairfax, Virginia DUI Assistance: Translating Legal Jargon
A Fairfax, Virginia DUI can be a life-changing event. Let our team help translate the DUI legal jargon into something that does not make your head spin.
My attorney says they can take care of my arraignment without me going but my bondsman said I had to go to all court dates. Who should I trust?
When a bondsman helps post your bond they give you conditions to abide by as terms of posting the bond for you. One of those conditions of bond for the court and the bondsman is that you appear at all court dates. However, some counties allow an attorney to handle your arraignment for you if you have already hired an attorney. This saves you from going to court. Your attorney will know if the county where you are charged will waive your appearance at arraignment.
Virginia Passes New Law That May Affect Everyone Convicted of DUI
Fairfax DUI attorneys look at a new Virginia law that may affect everyone convicted of DUI, even first time offenders, in the state of Virginia.
How long do I have to pay my fines and costs to the court?
By statute you can have up to 30 days to pay your fines and costs. If you are serving a sentence most courts make fines and costs due 90 days from your release from jail. You may ask the Judge or clerk for additional time to pay as you can be given longer than the 30 days. It requires an extra fee but it allows you the time you need to take care of the fines and costs. You also may be required to put a down payment of a certain % etc based on the amount you owe if you want to make installments. If you cannot pay it by the date the Judge has ordered, you can go back to court and request more time to pay. If you really cannot afford to pay you can also make a motion to clerk or court to request that you be allowed to perform community services hours to pay off your fines and costs. However, if you do not pay on time then the court will relay this to Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and DMV will suspend your license. So if you need more time, make sure to have your attorney request time from the Judge. Whatever date the Judge gives you, pay on time so you do not lose your license.
Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorneys on What Constitutes a Federal Crime
If you are charged with a federal offense in Northern Virginia, you may be wondering why the crime is considered “federal.” Read here; we answer your question.
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Iron Chef Cat Cora was arrested on DUI charges following a traffic accident. A Fairfax DUI defense attorney has more details here.
Understanding Your Miranda Rights in Northern Virginia
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