Assault & Battery

You may have accepted a plea deal only to change your mind later on. It could be because you believe you got a raw deal or were unaware of the rights you waived after accepting the deal. In such a case, can you withdraw your guilty plea? Here is what you need to know....

Assault and battery charges in Virginia could lead to jail time and fines, even if the other person didn't suffer permanent injuries. Pleading guilty to such charges could be a major mistake, even if it does help you avoid court. A conviction might potentially affect...

There are different kinds of protective orders in Virginia. These may be used when someone fears for their life and wants to have protection against another person. Generally speaking, the court will usually approve emergency protective orders right away when domestic...

While some states treat assault and battery as a single crime, Virginia distinguishes between assault and battery vs. simple assault. Battery requires unwanted, harmful physical contact while assault requires only a threat or attempt. Before facing this type of court...

It may feel to people in Virginia that virtually every day lately there are new reports made detailing allegations of some form of sexual misconduct made against different men. Many of these allegations involve very famous persons in the entertainment or media...

One of the things that people who are going through the criminal justice system think about often is what sentence they will face if they are convicted. The sentences are usually determined by looking into a host of factors. Understanding these might help you to plan...

We recently discussed how important it is for you to take domestic violence charges seriously. Now that you have had a chance to read that post and think about your case, you probably realize that now is the time for you to get things going in your case. Even if it is...

Domestic violence is a serious issue in many homes. Unfortunately, there are also some instances of domestic violence accusations that are completely false. Before you prepare to fight against these accusations, you should understand a few points about what domestic...

The holiday season is one that should be joyous; however, there are instances in which family events or holiday parties might turn tense. In these cases, it is important that everyone remain calm. If things erupt and a physical altercation ensues, criminal charges...

In our recent blog post, we discussed how the investigative process plays an important part in the criminal justice process. If you recall, there are some instances in which errors will be made during this process. It is up to your defense team to try to fish out...