This is the final post in our series on whether you should hire a private attorney for your Virginia misdemeanor charge. Our last post discussed why hiring a lawyer for stalking charges can prevent a criminal conviction. In this post, we will summarize this series and provide some final thoughts. Throughout our this series we have discussed specific misdemeanor charges that people often make the mistake of not taking seriously. Topics we have covered include: Misdemeanor...
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire a Private Attorney When Charged with Stalking In The State of Virginia
This is the next post in our series on whether you should retain a private attorney when charged with a Virginia crime. Our last post discussed why one should hire a private attorney when charged with marijuana possession. In today’s post we will be discussing why hiring representation for a stalking case can help prevent a criminal conviction. Stalking a Virginia resident results in a misdemeanor charge with criminal consequences Stalking is a term that is often used...
Read MoreWhy Hiring an Attorney is Necessary in Virginia Misdemeanor Marijuana Cases
This is the next post in my series on Helping Virginia Residents Decide if They Need to Hire a Private Attorney. My last post discussed why it is common for Virginians charged with domestic violence to attempt to handle it on their own case – and why this is a mistake. This post will address another common charge that many people mistakenly believe is not “that serious.” Today I will be discussing marijuana charges and why an attorney can make a significant difference...
Read MoreWhy a Lawyer is Necessary in Domestic Violence Cases
This is the next post in my series Helping Virginia Residents Decide if they Need to Hire a Private Attorney for a Criminal Case. My last post discussed why it may be beneficial to hire a private attorney instead of relying on a public defender. In this post I will be discussing a common area that people mistakenly believe they can “clear up” without legal representation – domestic violence charges. Couples that reconcile mistakenly believe that a partner cannot be...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hiring a Private Lawyer When Charged With A Crime In Virginia
This is the second post in our series on whether you should retain a private attorney when charged with a crime in Virginia. Our last discussion provided an overview of the topics we will be discussing in this series and also delved into the potential consequences of going unrepresented when charged with a Virginia crime. In this article we will go over the benefits of utilizing a private attorney, as opposed to the public defender, in any Virginia criminal matter. There...
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