FAQ Answered by a Virginia DUI Lawyer on Miranda Rights and DWIs Q: Are the police required to read me Miranda warnings (rights) at the time they stop my vehicle or during a DUI investigation? A: Normally the police only have to read Miranda rights in the event that a defendant is arrested. The exception…
Continue reading ›What Happens if Discovery is Not provided Prior to the Original DUI Trial Date? For any criminal/traffic cases in General District Court, including DUI/DWIs, in the event the Commonwealth does not provide discovery (aka. evidence) by the original trial date, then the Defense is entitled to a continuance. The below FAQ about tardy Discovery is…
Continue reading ›Everything you need to know about arraignments in Virginia, and specifically in Hampton Roads area. What is an Arraignment? After you been charged or arrested for a criminal offense (including DUI), your first court hearing will be an arraignment. An arraignment is where the judge will inform you of the charges against you, and find…
Continue reading ›Starting this year, all DWI cases in Virginia Beach will be handled by the the same 5 prosecutors (aka. Assistant or Deputy Commonwealth Attorneys). Prior to this year, there was random rotation among all Virginia Beach prosecutors in handling DUI cases.
Continue reading ›1 DUI Client, 2 Accidents, a Confession … and 1 Police Error DISCLAIMER: The below listed Actual case result is presented for informational purposes only. Every case result depends on a unique variety of factors that are specific to a particular case. An outcome in a previous case does not guarantee future results nor a…
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