THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS YES! POLICE OR PROSECUTORS DO “OVERCHARGE” PEOPLE It depends on the jurisdiction, the person’s actions, and their prior criminal record, if any; but yes, sometimes. In fact, in some jurisdictions, they do the opposite. They “Undercharge” a person. If somebody is caught with marijuana, of course they’ll be charged with possession of marijuana; […]
Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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Do you have questions about reckless driving and lewd language? What is too far? Read below to learn more then give our office a call. DID YOU KNOW? Under Va. Code § 18.2-427, the use of obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious or indecent language or making of any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, […]
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One of the most common questions that we at NovaLegalGroup get is “What happens is the officer didn’t read me my Miranda rights?” It’s a great question but the answer is not what you may think. In 1966, the landmark case of Miranda vs. Arizona held that the admission of an elicited incriminating statement by a suspect not […]
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Being arrested for a DUI (sometimes referred to as DWI) is not just a traffic offense, it’s criminal. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI/DWI then you are facing significant jail time, hefty fines, and suspension of your driver’s license. Additionally, it could result in a strain on your relationships, loss of employment opportunities, a […]