Criminal Defense
Trump’s Attacks on the Department of Justice
Criminal DefenseDonald Trump’s comments about the U.S. Department of Justice have become subject to the criticism that they may constitute incitement....
Read MoreDoes Virginia Have the Death Penalty?
Criminal DefenseAccording to the historical record, Virginia was the site of the first instance of capital punishment in the British North...
Read MoreIs It Legal to 3D Print a Gun in Virginia?
Criminal Defense, NewsAlthough the Code of Virginia is relatively clear regarding restrictions on state residents purchasing, selling, and possessing traditionally manufactured firearms,...
Read MoreMaryland Begins Marijuana Decriminalization
Criminal DefenseAfter many long debates, Maryland has announced its marijuana decriminalization law in response to the 2022 voter referendum. On July...
Read MoreMaryland Updates Ignition Interlock Law with Camera Requirements
Criminal DefenseIn an effort to reduce impaired driving, states have increased the penalties associated with DWI convictions. One of the consequences...
Read MoreQuestioning Virginia “Future Dangerousness” Factor in Death Penalty Sentencing
Criminal DefenseIn February 2011, Mark Lawlor, a leasing consultant in Virginia, was convicted of rape, intent to defile, and premeditated murder...
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