Crime Time: With Virginia Defense Attorneys: Recent Episodes
Ann Thayer, Alberto Salvado, Anthony Nourse, and Anna Dvorchik
Criminal Defense Attorneys talk about how criminal, traffic, and dui charges can impact you outside of court, updates on Virginia law, and current events for criminal, traffic, and dui defense. Listen in as Ann Thayer, Alberto Salvado, Anthony Nourse, and Anna Dvorchik discuss all things related to criminal defense. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We are very lucky in this episode to welcome back Mayo Wilson who was a guest on an earlier episode of the show. He is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Office. He is joined by Lula Kelly, who is the Diversion Program Manager for OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, & Resources). In Fairfax, OAR provides diversion programs, services for those incarcerated, post-release services, and family services. OAR also services Loudoun County and Prince William County. https://oarnova.org/
In this episode Lula explains what OAR does and also shares with us what Taking Root is in Fairfax County. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/commonwealthattorney/taking-root
This is for non-violent offenses and to be eligible the person must have an underlying issue that has led to their criminal involvement. If accepted into this program, the person will receive a plan that focuses on their individual needs and treatment. If they are successful in satisfying the conditions put in place then they often may have their charge dismissed at the end of the case.
Mayo shares how the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney handles those applying to this program and ideally how things could play out if their office agrees to allow someone this opportunity to take root and start again.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
TIn this episode it is just the four regular hosts and. Trespassing is a class 1 Misdemeanor and can be harmful to a criminal record even though it is not a felony or a crime of moral turpitude involving lying, stealing, or cheating, It can land people in jail again and again if they go back to places they have been banned from before. This can happen a lot to those with nowhere to live where they just try to find somewhere safe and warm and comfortable to stay. These cases can also often involve people with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Trespassing may seem simple enough but there are some interesting legal issues that can arise in proving these cases!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Please note that one of our regular co-hosts Anthony Nourse did not participate in this episode as he was recently appointed as a substitute judge in Fairfax County. Due to the political nature of this episode, Mr. Nourse had to refrain from participating in this episode as required by the Canons of Judicial Conduct for the Commonwealth of Virginia.We took a looong summer break that lasted well into September but we are back with an all new episode with a special guest appearance by Blake Woloson who subbed in as a co-host for Anthony Nourse. In this episode we welcome the two candidates for Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk. They are currently on your ballot right now in Fairfax County and early voting has begun! This is the first debate we have had on our podcast and the candidates kept it very cordial while still advocating for your vote in the November 2023 election here in Fairfax. Gerarda Culipher and Chris Falcon are your candidates running for the head Clerk of Court in the Fairfax County Circuit Court. We begin by having the candidates explain just what the job of the head clerk is and then we get into each candidate's vision for how they would handle the position if elected. Below are the links to each candidate's campaign site:
Gerarda Culipher https://www.culipherforclerk.com
Chris Falcon https://www.falconforfairfax.com
Here is info on voting in the election (either through early voting which has just begun or on Election Day November 7, 2023 if you prefer to vote the ole fashioned way in person!)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
This week, we were lucky to have a Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Mayo Wilson join us on this episode. Mayo used to be an immigration and criminal defense attorney and he used to have his own law firm as well. He switched over to the dark side, whoops we mean prosecution side right before Covid hit in 2020. He tells us about his experience as an attorney and switching sides! We appreciate how even keel he always is and how he can value a case and the evidence and balance both scales of justice!
We all know that video and audio are everywhere these days. It is no different for jail calls. Unless someone being held in a jail or prison is talking to an attorney on the phone or emailing on a tablet, those calls and messages are being recorded. There are usually signs or notices right above the phones. When you get on the phone there is an audio recording that tells you the calls are being monitored and recorded. This is 100% true. Anything you say can and will be used against you unless it is confidential or privileged information with your attorney.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
A fellow friend and local attorney George Freeman IV joins us in this episode. We get to hear about his adventures as a bondsman and various other jobs he had throughout the years. Then he educates us on the differences between a grand jury, regular jury, a special grand jury, and a multi jurisdictional jury.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
A video was shared in the news recently showing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, lose control, and come across a grassy median separating lanes going opposite ways. The car traveled over the grass and lanes of traffic to hit a police officer who had another vehicle stopped on Fairfax County Parkway, that stopped vehicle, and the police cruiser. You can watch the video at this link:
https://youtu.be/PtbcqXYfaoY
It turns out the driver was a juvenile who also had passengers in the vehicle. So, in this episode we just wanted to raise awareness for juveniles and all drivers to be more careful, keep your speed down, and be alert to what is going on around you when out on the highways!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode,, we tackle a topic that many are curious about, that many do not understand, that many do not agree with, and one that is important to many many people. We welcome a fellow attorney and friend, Brian Goodman, a Senior Trial Attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Fairfax County. Brian is also president elect of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a member and leader in various other organizations as well. Brian explains what it is like for nonbinary and transgender folks to be in the criminal justice system and why it is so much harder for them. We learned a lot and look forward to passing this knowledge along to our listeners.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Well, we made it 100 episodes! Seems crazy we have come that far. In this episode we bring on Judge Lindner from Fairfax County to put us in the hot seat! We all knew him when he was a defense attorney and continue to see him in the cafeteria and around the courthouse weekly. He questions us about about various criminal law related issues, how we get business, and what we would want to be doing if we were not criminal defense attorneys. Thanks for joining us on our 100th episode!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Please note that one of our regular co-hosts Anthony Nourse did not participate in this episode as he was recently appointed as a substitute judge in Fairfax County. Due to the political nature of this episode, Mr. Nourse had to refrain from participating in this episode as required by the Canons of Judicial Conduct for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Every 4 years in Virginia, there is an election to vote for the head Commonwealth Attorney in each county throughout Virginia. This year, there is a fight in Fairfax County for the Commonwealth Attorney position. The primary opened up for early voting May 5, 2023 and the primary itself is on June 20, 2023 which is your last day to get out to vote. This year there are two candidates running for Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney: the incumbent/current Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano and his challenger Ed Nuttall. Both are running in the Democrat Primary June 20, 2023 to try to gain the Democrat Nomination and only one of them will be able to run in the election on November 3, 2023. There is no Republican candidate so unless someone runs as an Independent one of these two men will be voted in as Commonwealth Attorney in Fairfax. We invited both of them onto the show but never received a response from Mr. Descano or his team. We did get a chance to ask Mr. Nuttall about why he is running, what he would change, and how he would do things differently.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When two of the four hosts on a podcast have worked as public defenders and one of the four hosts does a lot of court appointed and pro bono work, you have to bring on as many public defenders as you can because we recognize how hard a job it is to be a public defender or even a court appointed attorney. In this episode, Shalev Ben-Avraham joins us in the hot seat as he shares his background with us and discusses various issues in the law. Shalev has been a Public Defender in Fairfax, Arlington, and now still works as a Public Defender in Prince William County.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
There may come a time when your or someone you know has to testify. In this episode we discuss if have to come to court to testify when you get a subpoena. We also give tips on how we prep witnesses for trial or hearings and what a judge or jury may be looking for when they listen to testimony or are even just observing someone in court. Our advice can apply to our clients and witnesses!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Pranks and jokes are usually funny to people but sometimes the joke can turn on you. In this episode we talk about a recent case in Northern Virginia where a social media prankster gets shot after trying to make someone else a victim of one of his pranks. We discuss what types of charges can come from this, the right to involve others in your pranks, when a prank goes too far, and who should be charged in these type of scenarios and with what charges.
We welcome back friends of ours who have sat as a sub host and as a guest on our show on previous episodes. Chris Holley and Blake Woloson subbed in for Alberto and Anna while they were both out of town. In this episode we talk about what is attorney privilege, are there exceptions, etc. It may not be what you think it is and your statements may or may not be protected.....
We enjoy hearing about new laws and how things went in the legislature sessions so we were lucky to have Senator Scott Surovell back as a repeat guest. In this episode he shares with us the issues and laws they tried to resolve. There are some lively discussions about some of the law changes but it is always great to hear from someone who was there firsthand making law in Virginia.
We do not get that many cases where someone is being charged with escape from a jail or prison but when you see a news article about it from your own state and you have a podcast, you sort of have to talk about it. Here is the link to the article that inspired today's topic for the podcast:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/inmates-who-dug-their-way-out-of-prison-with-toothbrushes-caught-at-diner-nearby/ar-AA18WMvQ?cvid=4c713239f0dc41db829ec4fde93f5533&ei=23
Mental Health is an important topic and anyone at any given time could experience difficulties with this type of illness. Sometimes mental health illnesses are apparent and sometimes not so much. In this episode, we welcome attorney Bob Walker onto the show as our guest. He is experienced and knowledgeable about mental health civil commitment hearings and he educates us and our listeners about these types of hearings. Bob has not only practiced law in this area advocating for rights of clients experiencing mental health illnesses as well as advocating for family or those trying to get someone help, but he also presides over these hearings as a special justice for civil commitment hearings. There is always a need for attorneys to volunteer at these hearings so reach out to Bob if you are interested!
As we get going in season 3 of the podcast, we welcome back Judge William Jarvis from Prince William County. He has been on several episodes with us in past seasons and we are happy to have him back. He always brings the questions for us and has us thinking about various issues in criminal justice. In this episode our main focus is what is going on with juvenile justice reform. What should really be happening with juveniles who get in trouble? Should they stay in the juvenile system, go to the adult system, be supervised longer or differently than adults would be, etc? And if we are making strides with criminal justice reform for adults shouldn't we do the same for kids?
Hello Season 3! Wow, time flies. Our first episode of this season will be our take on Alec Baldwin's case. He has been charged due to an accidental shooting on a movie set. Prosecutors in that case had to determine who to charge, what to charge, when to charge, etc. They had to evaluate the evidence based on what witnesses they have, photos, etc. We decided to discuss this case to explain our thoughts on this may have gone in Virginia. We also touched on how accidents happen regularly with car accidents and handling of firearms, etc.
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to talk about Santa Claus aka Kris Kringle? We brought in a friend and fellow defense attorney Matthew Kensky to help us dive into what happened in A Miracle on 34th Street. We of course debated on whether it was really proven whether Kris Kringle was real. And then we talked about various parts of the movie and whether or not that type of evidence would have worked in a Virginia Court when it comes to a competency hearing. We end it with whether we think the original movie or remake is better, who are favorite characters are, and Alberto gives you a little surprise to keep the magic of Christmas going.....
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode, we welcome Judge William Jarvis of the Prince William County General District Court. We always enjoy having him on our show. Last time he joined us we talked about criminal justice reform. So in this episode we revisit criminal justice reform and focus quite a bit on the future of qualified immunity as well as what is working with criminal justice reforms that have been in place in recent times.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
If you ever find yourself in trouble with Virginia DMV or a Virginia Court when it comes to your driver's license, you may be curious about whether you can get restricted driving rights, when you can get it, and what conditions will be in it. In this episode we try to explain various ways you could end up needing a restricted license and how it works. Finally, we get into what happens if you were to violate any restricted license issued by a court or DMV. Judges often remind drivers that driving is a right not privilege and when you need to get to work, doctor appointments, the grocery store, or have to get your kids to school, a restricted license can be your best friend.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
This episode was recorded before the tragic shootings involving the UVA football players who were killed as well as those that were killed in the Tidewater area of Virginia in the Wal-Mart shooting.
Thank you to Blake Woloson for filling in last minute for Alberto Salvado who was under the weather (covid related) when we recorded this episode. We also are grateful to Chris Day, a local attorney who has a general practice which focuses partially on 2nd Amendment (firearm rights). Chris joined us as a guest in this episode to talk about how your 2nd Amendment constitutional rights can be impacted by various laws and charges within the criminal justice system. He also educated us on how to try to petition to restore your firearms rights in Virginia.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We want to thank Deborah Casello for being a guest on this episode to talk about a topic that could impact anyone at any time. She is the founder of KEYS 365 a Suicide Prevention Nonprofit Organization focused on preventing suicide. They are dedicated to saving lives through free, interactive, suicide prevention education designed for all of us. This is a conversation we all needed to have and address given the stress that we all go through as attorneys in addition to what our clients, their families, our families, police officers, probation officers, judges, clerks, fire fighters, social workers, etc experience as well. The links are to learn more about KEYS 365 and their free 60-90 minute workshops. Call 911 if you or someone you know is in danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
https://www.keys365.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-casello-a8231321b/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/keys-365/
https://www.facebook.com/KEYS365org
To follow on Instagram: KEYS365org
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode we welcome a fellow colleague/attorney/friend Joe Yoon. Joe used to serve with the Army, is a local criminal defense, traffic, and bankruptcy attorney here in Northern Virginia. Joe offers a unique perspective on what it is like to be in the military while also having to navigate the criminal justice if you get charged with an offense. He also opens up about being the son of Korean Immigrants and how his upbringing has guided him to be the attorney he is today!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When an officer pulls you over and you have had too much to drink or even when you have only had 1 drink, it can be confusing about what you are required to do when it comes to breath testing. In this episode we dive into whether you have a right to refuse a PBT (preliminary breath test), the breath test at the station/jail (EC/IR II), as well as blood tests. We also discuss what happens if you do refuse when you have no legal basis to do so if pulled over by the police.
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is in the breath devices used to take breath samples? What about a blood test to determine your alcohol content? Do you know what you are required to do under Virginia law? Are these tests mandatory? Are there any issues with these tests? In this episode we try to get into some of those very issues.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode we welcome a fellow attorney and friend Brad Marshall. Brad is an attorney in Manassas, VA. He was a prosecutor for years and then switched over to being a defense attorney. He still serves as a local prosecutor for a smaller part of the County and he gets to help educate law enforcement during their trainings which is something Brad did a lot of when he was a full time prosecutor. As we asked in the episode, what can't Brad do? Check out this episode as he gives us insight into how law enforcement views criminal justice and their training.
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Leaving your kids unattended can get the ball rolling for all sorts of things you may have never thought about. You can be charged criminally. CPS can get involved. And sometimes your kid can even be injured. In this episode we focus on parents or those watching children and how life can get in the way sometimes. You are tired, stressed, and/or distracted. Or your kid is sleeping and you are just running into the store for one thing. The car gets hotter than you think. All of these things can lead you down a road to being involved in the criminal justice system.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
With football season around the corner, tailgates coming, hockey coming, baseball playoffs coming, happy hours back in full swing, college kids back at school, and the holidays coming, we decided the timing was perfect to talk about what happens when you are out in public and have had too much to drink....... This episode is just our way of trying to remind everyone to have a plan when you go out and when you have had too much make sure someone has your back and gets you home BEFORE you have to call one of us to help you! Don't be a DIP and risk getting a drunk in public aka "dip".
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When you are a criminal defense attorney and you have always wanted to sit on a jury but are never selected because of what you do, you get excited when you find out a family member got to sit on a jury. Being a criminal defense attorney and having had a father who was law enforcement you also cannot wait to hear about what happens with a jury while a case is going on and what they really do during jury deliberations. In this episode we welcome Ann's sister Mary Kate Thayer (also known as MK) and her dog Rooney (named after one of the Steelers owners) on to the show to tell us about her recent experience serving on a criminal jury in Virginia.
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Amy Jordan is an experienced criminal defense attorney and the Fairfax Defender's Office, their clients, the courts, and the criminal bar are lucky to know her. If you ever get the chance to check her out during trial...DO IT! She handles all sorts of cases but right now she is focused mainly on domestic violence, juvenile, and sex offenses. So we brought her on to talk about sex....criminal cases.
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Being a criminal defense lawyer is not an easy job. You care about your clients. Their lives matter to you , You want to help them the best you can. It can weigh on you for a lot of reasons. In this episode we were lucky to have a guest who used to do criminal defense. In fact, he did a lot of court appointed work on very serious cases for those that could not afford an attorney. Joe Thelin joins us this week to talk about the reasons why he traded in his criminal defense practice for estate planning!
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With Anna out on vacation we brought in a sub host to take her place again. This time we were lucky to have a local attorney who is also a substitute judge "sub" in for Anna. Tamika Jones handles a mix of criminal and family law and even some civil cases. She has her own law practice here in Northern Virginia. Today we got to talk to her about what it is like to be a substitute judge and practice law. This was a great discussion and can provide some insight for anyone interested in wanting to try to become a substitute judge.
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So...since we talked movies we had to talk a bit about legal tv shows. So we brought back Chris Holley and Blake Woloson to sub in for Anna again while she was on vacation. We talk about our favorite law shows and whether we each prefer law tv or law movies!
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We thought talking about crime/court movies would make for a good episode. In this episode we welcomed back Chris Holley and Blake Woloson who subbed in as a co-host for Alberto on past episodes. They subbed in as co-hosts/guests for Anna who was on vacation. Our focus was on movies and comparing them to what goes in real courtrooms or cases. We also warn you ahead of time that if you have not seen some of the movies brought up in this episode there are some spoilers.....
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Sometimes you just cannot help yourself if you tried. People get nervous in court and when they talk to the police or are faced with having to get an attorney. We have all been in court and watched either our clients ("allegedly") or other people's client's tank their chances at a victory in court. Remember, we always say less is more and SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!
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So usually WE hosts of the podcast get to ask our guests and each other questions. This time, our guest Emily Salazar, a soon to be Senior at Highland High School in Fauquier County puts us in the hot seat. She is interning with one of our hosts Anna Dvorchik's law firm for a bit so we decided to put her to good use asking us questions she had about being an attorney!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
This is a short and sweet after the July 4th Holiday weekend episode about entrapment! We get a lot of questions from people about what is entrapment or field allegations from clients that they are only charged due to police entrapment. So today we tell you what entrapment is and is not in Virginia!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We went big in this episode and had 4 guests on this show from the Fairfax County Mental Health Treatment Docket! We were lucky that Judge Tina Snee from the Fairfax County General District Court, Michelle Cowherd, the Mental Health Treatment Docket Coordinator, Christian Fernandez one of the Fairfax County Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys, and Negin Farahmand Wood, a rock star Fairfax County Public Defender all agreed to come on to help us educate folks on what a mental health treatment docket is, how it works in Fairfax, and why it is so important! Judge Snee was our first female judge to join us on the show and we have never had a Commonwealth Attorney and Public Defender on together in an episode and we survived it so we may have to try that again!
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When you hear about abductions you probably think wow, someone was kidnapped. Someone was held at knifepoint or gun point and not allowed to leave. But abduction in Virginia has a specific meaning when it comes to bringing a charge against someone. A recent case came out of the Virginia Court of Appeals called Brown v Commonwealth which you can read about here https://www.vacourts.gov/opinions/opncavwp/0598212.pdf
In this episode we discuss this new opinion that just came out on May 10, 2022 and we help to try to educate everyone on how the simplest of actions can lead to a felony like abduction.
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When you think about the criminal justice system you may have known someone who got into trouble and had to go to court or maybe you watched something on the news or you saw a movie or tv show related to criminal justice. Oftentimes people have ideas about what really happens in the criminal justice system. So we decided to throw out some different concepts and say fact or myth!
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The Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial ended and the verdict came in last week. Depp won on all 3 counts and he was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages but the judgment for punitive damages will be capped at $350,000 per Virginia law. Heard lost 2 out of 3 of her counts and was awarded $2 million dollars in compensatory damages and no punitive damages were awarded to her by the jury. In this episode we break down what we think about the verdict and this trial that went on for several weeks here in Fairfax County.
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Do you really have to show your ID when police ask you to give it to them? As with many attorney responses, the answer is "it depends." In this episode we welcome a friend and fellow defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad (also known as the "Persian Powerhouse"). We get into a lively discussion while we talk about some local statutes in various counties in Virginia as well as some case law that address this very issue. If you are curious about what you should do when you encounter an officer who is asking for you ID, we are hoping this episode helps explain what Virginia law requires, what we recommend, and the consequences you face if you do not comply with what the law requires.
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Dave Gambale served in the US Marine Corps and he is the owner of Freedom Bail Bonds which is a company here in Northern Virginia! We got him to come on our podcast as our guest this week! We got to ask him questions about how he got started and what he likes about his job. He shares stories of what it is like to be a bondsman and the issues a company like his can face. Dave also shares with us how it works and what services they offer so people who have questions have an idea on what the bond process is really like.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When a new Court of Appeals case comes out that catches our eye and raises some questions for us, of course we have to do an episode on it! In this episode Woodson v Commonwealth is on our minds as the Court of Appeals opinion just came out May 2022. Here is a link to the full opinion if you want to read it.
https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/court-of-appeals-published/2022/0610-21-2.html
Back when we were all younger spanking kids for discipline was not really something that caused a parent a second's thought. But here in 2022 there is still a raging debate about whether parents should use physical discipline at all, how it can mentally impact kids, at what age should quit using spankings, etc. Listen to this episode as we share out thoughts on what the Court ruled in this case and how it can impact future criminal and family law cases here in Virginia.
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So.....with the Depp/Heard trial taking a break this week in court due to the judicial conference that posed a conflict, we thought we keep it going with our second episode about our thoughts on what we are seeing in this case. Just keep in mind that our viewpoints are all different and some of us are following the case more than others. This is just some friends/fellow attorneys having an informal conversation about the case since it is our very own courthouse here in Fairfax County.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Johnny Depp has been in a ton of our favorite movies. Amber Heard has also appeared in various movies. The case they have going on right now in Fairfax is a civil one for defamation. This is a lot different than the cases we handle in the criminal world. However, there are some similarities as the issues surrounding the defamation are focused on domestic violence. In this episode we decided to talk about evidence issues like character evidence and the rule on witnesses. These are a huge part of any trial and we wanted to explain what they are and what our thoughts are for some of the things that have come up in this trial.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
The opioid crisis in Fairfax and statewide and throughout the United States is impacting so many people. Fairfax County is making a huge effort to fight this drug and to help those struggling find a way out of their addiction. In this episode we welcome back Casey Lingan who is the General Counsel for the Fairfax County Sheriff. In addition to having Casey back on the show, we were lucky to have Laura Yager who is the Director of Health and Human Services at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and who has been working in the county for almost 30 years. We also welcome Ellen Volo onto our show. Ellen is the Coordinator for the Opioid and Substance Use Task Force here in Fairfax County. These three guests along with Fairfax County Sheriff Kincaid are doing all they can to prevent deaths from using opioids and to put services and treatment and programs in place for those in the jail, on pretrial services, or those being sentenced for crimes where they have an addiction to opioids. We all are amazed at all they are doing to help give people a fighting chance at a different path in life.
In this podcast episode, our focus was on jail-based opioid services. However, Fairfax County also has a LOT of opioid and substance use resources available for the general public too:
If the situation is immediately life-threatening, call 911.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) Emergency Services (24/7) - Available for people who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or developmental disability in need of immediate help
703-573-5679 | https://bit.ly/CSB247
CSB Fairfax Detoxification Center (24/7) - A short-term residential program to help adults safely detoxify from the effects of drugs and/or alcohol
703-502-7000 | https://bit.ly/CSBdetox
CSB Entry and Referral - Assessment and referral services available for youth, adults, and pregnant women including office-based opioid treatment
703-393-8500 | https://bit.ly/CSBentry
CSB Peer Outreach Response Team (PORT) - Peer support specialists available; any community member can be referred or self-refer
703-559-3199 | https://bit.ly/CSBPORT
Fairfax County Opioid and Substance Use Task Force - County-wide effort to address the opioid epidemic
https://bit.ly/3JJ18Th
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
The criminal justice system and civil court system can be similar to one another in some ways. This is especially true when it comes to those that do not qualify for a public defender in a criminal case or a legal aid attorney in a civil matter. A huge amount of those going to court cannot afford to hire an attorney but they also do not qualify financially to have one appointed or a court appointed attorney is not available for the type of case they are in court for at that time. That leaves a lot of people on their own when they go to court for their case. In this episode we were extremely lucky to have Vincent Smith an adjunct profession in poverty law and Nermin Abdel Abdel Wahab, a local legal aid attorney join us to discuss these very issues.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Evictions and landlord tenant law have a lot of similarities to the criminal justice system. So we were lucky to have two awesome attorneys join us in this episode. Dipti Pidikiti-Smith and Colleen O'Conor are two local legal aid attorneys sharing their own opinions (not those of their place of employment) in this episode. They helped to educate us all on why tenants need attorneys when they go for these hearings. If you are at risk of losing your housing or your landlord is trying to evict you or you have criminal charges that can impact your housing please listen to this episode and at least consult with an attorney before going to court!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
A joke's punchline is not an excuse to assault someone yet we all either saw this happen live or saw it in the news or on social media after it happened at the Oscars. In this episode we discuss what Virginia law is and how it could play out if you were to use your fists when someone makes fun of your or mouths off at you. It can lead to a criminal charge in Virginia even if you are just reacting in the moment. Check out this episode to hear our take on what happened with Will Smith and Chris Rock.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We welcome back the Honorable Judge David Bernhard who presides in Fairfax County Circuit Court. He answers our questions about what he found surprising switching from the role of attorney to judge. He also gives us some insight into what a judge is thinking as people appear in the courtroom. We discuss how judges must balance justice for the community and victims and making sure everyone is safe from crime with figuring out what punishment will help prevent that defendant from offending again or ending up back before the court. There is no one size fits all when it comes to justice. Each person that comes before any court gets to have that judge or jury's attention to explain their side. If you have ever wondered what goes through the mind of a judge while serving in their role, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Criminal Justice Reform is always something that needs changes. Sometimes we take steps forward and then go backwards. There are always issues for the legislature, judges, attorneys, officers, probation officers, jails, mental health and treatment providers, and other stakeholders to address. We are lucky to have the Honorable Judge William Jarvis join us in the second part of our episodes on the unintended consequences of criminal justice reform. He definitely taught us a thing or two!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Criminal Justice Reform is always something that needs changes. Sometimes we take steps forward and then go backwards. There are always issues for the legislature, judges, attorneys, officers, probation officers, jails, mental health and treatment providers, and other stakeholders to address. We are lucky to have the Honorable Judge William Jarvis join us in a 2 part episode on the unintended consequences of criminal justice reform. He definitely taught us a thing or two!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
A year into our podcast and we thought we would start the 2nd season off with
with the Honorable Judge David Bernhard who presides in Fairfax County Circuit Court. David lets us in on his journey to becoming a judge. We were honored to him as a guest on the show. We really hope you enjoy hearing about his path to becoming a judge just as we did.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, we decided to recognize and celebrate our guests by holding a poddy award ceremony for them! We love each and every guest that appeared on our show. We are humbled and honored that each of these guests agreed to come onto our show. Thank you to each and every one of you! You all are awesome! You helped us make our show valuable to our listeners!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Move Over (or slow down)! This is our public service announcement episode to all who drive on the roads in Virginia. As defense attorneys who see these cases in court all the time and as drivers on these same roads, we find many people do not seem to know this law or they fail to understand how to comply with this law. This episode is all about helping people avoid causing harm to someone on the side of the road and helping everyone avoid a reckless driving or traffic ticket for violating this law.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode, we discuss how catching an embezzlement charge can impact your ability to get employment, be accepted into the school of your dreams, or even cause issues with obtaining clearance or a promotion for your current job. While both larceny and embezzlement charges are very serious, there are many not-so-subtle differences between the two that can prove to have different consequences.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
So, we happened upon this YouTube video https://youtu.be/zCUev5nV5kM where the incident being videotaped occurred at a local jail in our area. So we brought on a friend and fellow attorney Amy Bradley to join us in this episode since she does criminal defense but also used to be a journalist. We talk about whether the person video taping was committing a crime, what constitutional rights were being violated, and how videotaping and your rights and police protection duties all intersect.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
You may have noticed that we focus a lot on Fairfax in our podcasts since the four hosts all have offices there. In this episode, friend and fellow attorney Rex Flynn joins us with an Arlington County practitioner's perspective. We also explore his efforts in diversifying the legal field through his leadership roles with the Arlington County Bar Association and The Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
This is an episode you do not want to miss. We are excited to have our guest speaker Tati King join us in this episode to talk about what it was like to go to prison and what it is like to be out of prison. Tati is real, genuine, and honest as he owns the past mistakes he made. He also shows vulnerability as he opens up about how he felt while doing time, missing time with his son and family, and how hard he worked to learn from his mistakes. He was one of Anna's clients and was happy to join us on today's show to help educate people about prison and what changes are needed in the criminal justice system. We were privileged to have him on this episode and really enjoyed hearing what he had to say about the system. The best advice he can give people is that "your worst day out on the streets is your best day in prison"...
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Driving in Northern Virginia is a necessity for many people. But, did you know there are many different ways you can lose your license? You could lose it for medical reasons, not having insurance, accumulating too many points, or when the charge you face in court requires or allows a suspension of your license. This can be devastating for anyone facing this situation. Many people need to be able to drive for work or to get to work, to run errands, or even just to relax. In this episode we talk about the different ways you can lose your driver's license in Virginia so listen up and remember driving is not a guaranteed right. You have the biggest say in whether you keep your driver's license or not.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode, we welcome back our guest Blake Woloson, a veteran criminal defense attorney with decades of experience. When you or someone you love is charged with a criminal offense it can be scary, confusing, overwhelming, and even embarrassing. You probably do not want to broadcast the pending charges to your friends and neighbors. So maybe you start looking online or asking your attorney neighbor if he or she knows a criminal attorney. Perhaps you call one of the dozens of attorneys who send direct mail advertisements to your home. Maybe you share your situation with trustworthy family and friends who can refer you to someone good. There are lots of ways to find an attorney but in this episode we focus on ways to pick the best attorney for you and your case!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Today we welcome back a guest, Blake Woloson who subbed in as a sub co-host for Alberto when he was out recovering. We had a great 2021! We started this podcast and managed to get episodes out every Tuesday morning! We explored various criminal justice topics. We had on a variety of local guest attorneys who had insight on other areas of law impacted by criminal cases. We had on a Virginia Senator to explore the criminal justice reform and new laws that went into effect in 2021. We talked about some famous cases that were tried in various parts of the country and their outcomes. We had a lot of fun last year so we are starting out 2022 with an episode that looks back on all we covered in 2021!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Times are changing in the criminal justice system and technology is big for everyone these days. In this episode we welcome back our dear friend Chris Holley. He has been a guest on previous episodes but today he helps us close out the year with our last episode as he subs in as a co-host for Alberto Salvado. We are also lucky to have a guest on today. Jazz Hampton joins us to talk about his company and their app TurnSignl. The app allows you to connect with an attorney if you are being stopped by an officer or even if you have been in an accident. There are criminal attorneys and personal injury attorneys standing by to offer advice about what you should and should not do right there on the spot. TurnSignl is not offered yet in the DMV area but the company is trying to expand into this area.
Disclaimer About TurnSignl App:
In this episode, our guest is a founding member and CEO/General Counsel for the company Turn Signal. Turn Signal is a for-profit company in the business of connecting attorneys and potential clients. This podcast is not an endorsement of, or a recommendation for, their product. This episode is provided for information purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any of the attorneys on it have any ownership interest in, or affiliation with Turn Signal.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We welcome back local criminal defense attorney Blake Woloson as a sub host for Alberto Salvado in this episode. We talk about how choosing to have a case heard in front of a jury as opposed to a bench trial with a judge is different. You have a lot more things to consider when your client exercises their constitutional right to a jury trial. You have to evaluate these issues and help your client figure out which type of trial is better for that client. Then you have to figure out a way to hook the jury into seeing things from your client's perspective.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When you have a criminal or traffic case in court you want all the information you can get. In this episode we have local experienced criminal defense attorney Mary Nerino join us to tell us about some creative ways she has found to defend her clients. You have a right to "FOIA!!!" FOIA stands for Freedom of Information Act. Doing a FOIA request allows you to request information from a local or state or federal government entity that could lead to evidence or witnesses or information that is crucial to your case. Learn more about what FOIA is and how to use it to your advantage to defend your case.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Part 2 of our Sentencing Episodes
In this episode we welcome back Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh for part 2 of our episode about sentencing. Last time we focused on federal sentencing so now we turn the focus to sentencing in the state courts when someone is convicted of a criminal offense. We explore different ways people can be sentenced. Sometimes there is an agreement with a prosecutor for specific sentence, sometimes the prosecutor agrees to a cap, sometimes the prosecutor agrees to the low end of the guidelines, etc. Often times there is no agreement on sentencing and someone has plead straight up to the judge and the judge will decide what will happen. Finally, when there is no plea of guilty or an agreement as to sentencing and a judge or jury finds someone guilty there are different issues that arise following a trial when it comes time to what punishment someone receives from a judge or jury. Join us as Mark and Thomas share their expertise.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
You have heard us mention him in various episodes of our podcast but the man, the myth, the legend Blake Woloson finally joins us not as a guest but as a guest sub host to fill in for Alberto Salvado. In this episode, we discuss all things Rittenhouse. That case happened in Wisconsin so today we explore what it could have been like in Virginia. We also analyze why things went the way they do and how the various parties in this case had an impact on the outcome. A jury plays an important role in the criminal justice system and we focus a bit on what the jurors experience may have been like as well.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
It is hard to fill Alberto's shoes but we once again have James Freeman Aka Jimmy/Jim joining us to sub in as a host today. The Holidays are around the corner (or for some started before Halloween). Many people look forward to the holiday season as there are parties, lots of food and drinks, time off from work, and more free time to spend with friends and family. However, all that free time can lead to trouble if you are not careful. As everyone heads home for the holidays we wanted to remind everyone to keep their cool when it comes to family disputes, drink responsibly, drive safely, and do not risk trying to steal something to give that to special someone.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
With one of our fellow co-hosts out we had to call in reinforcements and today we are lucky to have a guest host fill in for Alberto. James Freeman, otherwise known as Jimmy or Jim or Mr. Fairfax joins us a sub host in today's episode. We are talking about DUI cases that involve drugs instead of alcohol. These types of cases are different than a typical DUI case with alcohol where you have to blow so the police can determine your blood alcohol level. Drugged driving cases are unique and today we talk about why.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Part 1 of our first two episodes on criminal sentencing
We are honored to have the experienced criminal defense attorney duo Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh join us in this episode. They both have practiced criminal defense for a long time in Northern Virginia in both the state and federal courts. In this episode they school us on all things related to federal sentencing. If you are charged in the federal system in Virginia you need someone that understands how the federal system works in that jurisdiction. Check out this episode to learn what is important for judges to consider when sentencing someone in federal courts.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode we are lucky to have two elder attorneys join us as guests. Cary Cucinelli and Jesci Norrington are attorneys with Cucinelli Geiger, PC in Fairfax , Virginia. They are dedicated to doing whatever they can do to help protect their elderly clients from being taken advantage of by family, friends, predators who target the elderly, nursing homes, etc. They make sure the proper documents are in place to provide stability in case something happens. They even explain how hard it is for people when someone has not done any estate planning and a loved one passes away, becomes disabled, or becomes incapacitated. This is a great episode to listen to if you have elderly people in your family or have friends or neighbors that are older. Even if you are younger and this is the last thing you want to think about, listen to this episode for tips on why it is never too early to have a plan in place so you can make sure there are no issues and that there will be less stress for your family if something were to happen to you.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Ever been driving home and see flashing lights ahead of you and think Oh, Crap...Police?! Roadblocks or checkpoints as they are sometimes called are set up by police in various places for different reasons. Listen to this episode of our podcast as an experienced defense attorney Matthew McConnell joins us in this discussion about what happens at a checkpoint, what is needed to prove these cases in court, and whether these roadblocks/checkpoints are even constitutional.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Since all of us have law offices in Fairfax County we figured it was about time we had someone from our Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney office as a guest on our show. In this episode Deputy Commonwealth Attorney Pia Miller explains how she crafted her job to embrace a vision the office has to explore community justice prosecution in Fairfax County.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
It used to be that mental health and wellness was never discussed. It is now a topic many are open to talking about and people are now encouraged to seek help or be open with a family member, friend, colleague, therapist, or whoever about anything they may be struggling with in their life. Attorneys are no exception to this. In fact attorneys are even more at risk to struggle with stress and anxiety and depression due to the very nature of the work they do. In today's episode our special guest is a friend and former defense attorney turned prosecutor, Lavonda Graham Williams. We talk about the stress attorneys have in their daily lives, how to cope with those issues, and stress that it is ok to need, ask for, or seek help.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We were lucky to have the "homecoming queen" of Immigration Court join us as a guest on this episode. Ofelia Calderon is a funny, smart, and caring attorney about all things immigration. She had no problem schooling us lowly criminal attorneys on the do's and dont's of best practices in our criminal cases when our clients are not United States citizens.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
I love it when a plan comes together.... the podcast had to have a beginning, right? In this episode we celebrate our 30th episode by sharing with our listeners how the podcast came to be!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Making the deal. In our criminal justice system, the majority of cases end with a plea bargain. Join us as we have a candid conversation with David Lord, a seasoned City of Alexandria prosecutor about plea negotiations. What information is considered? Do the individual circumstances of each defendant really matter? How does the prosecutor’s ethical duty to do justice factor into the equation? In this episode, we discuss these questions, the inherent disparities in power between the prosecution and defense, and what factors into the process of copping a plea. LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In our line of work, some of the most difficult cases involve child victims. Join us with special guest Paul Mickelsen as we explore the many issues that surface in the course of these types of cases. This information is not only helpful for us attorneys, but for parents, caregivers or teachers who may be confronted with a false allegation.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
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GOOD BYE..... to presumptions against bail. We welcome back Fairfax County Senior Assistant Public Defender Bryan Kennedy to discuss one of the most important changes to our criminal justice system. Now that presumptions against bail have been abolished, maybe there now exists a possibility for pretrial release on some cases that historically meant no bail.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
With so many recent changes with Criminal Justice Reform, one of the most important for everyone who comes into contact with the criminal justice system is bail reform. With the current trend to eliminate cash bond, the accused may now, more than ever, have an opportunity to get out of jail pretrial, maintain employment, support his or her family, and assist in preparing a meaningful defense. In this episode, Fairfax County Senior Assistant Public Defender Bryan Kennedy joins us talk about bail reform in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
It used to be that the sheriff’s office ran the jail and that jail was an uncomfortable place to serve time. But in Fairfax, Va, Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has broadened its focus to rehabilitation and helping some people avoid jail altogether. In this episode, our special guest is Casey Lingan, the general counsel for the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. Join us as we discuss all of the great programs and services that the sheriff’s office has to offer!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Contrary to what television shows portray, defense attorneys and prosecutors often enjoy a mutual respect for one another. Our respect is evident in this special episode with Barry Zweig, a prosecutor in Virginia. Join us as he candidly discusses the viewpoint of a former defense attorney turned prosecutor. Although he may have made a poor choice in the hockey team he supports, the manner in which he approaches his job is beyond reproach.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
So many people in the DMV area have jobs which require some type of security clearance. In this episode we are lucky to have an amazing attorney who handles these types of cases. Our special guest today is Mark Zaid. If you have a clearance or are job hunting in the DMV area this is a must hear episode for you!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
As defense attorneys, we hear it all the time. "They don't have anything on me! Where's the video? There's no DNA!" While Hollywood loves the perfect case with tons of forensic evidence including supposedly easily available satelite images of any house, these cases rarely exist. Most of the time, it is just one word against the other...and sometimes it is enough!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When you realize those blue and red lights are intended for you, your mind spirals into an abyss of self doubt. You immediately start questioning your driving skills. "Was I speeding? Did I use my turn signal? I completely stopped at the stop sign....right? Isn't it legal to pass on the shoulder?"
No matter what the reason, getting pulled over for many is a traumatic event. Join us with a Special Appearance by Tony's cat, as we discuss how you should act during a traffic stop. LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Domestic Violence comes in many forms. While we often think of it as spouse on spouse violence, it can happen in any family relationship. It also comes in various charges: phone threats, harassing text messages, destruction of property and strangulation to name a few. Substance use and abuse often go hand in hand with these cases and it can happen in any home to anyone at any time. As defense attorneys we defend those accused of these crimes. In this episode, we are lucky to have a friend and fellow attorney as a special guest: **Pilar Falo, a criminal and family law attorney. Join us as we discuss what facts we often see in these cases, what type of defenses there are and problems faced by the prosecution and defense.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We welcome back our dear friend Chris Holley and his extensive knowledge of criminal and civil law. Join us as we explore protective orders in Virginia. What are they? How do you get one? How do you defend yourself? Nothing says it's over like a protective order!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We are lucky to have a special guest today. James Abrenio is an awesome person and fellow attorney. He joins us today to talk about personal injury cases and how your criminal or traffic case can impact your civi lawsuit. If you are a driver in Northern Virginia or have a kid who drives in the DMV, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Attorneys are often asked "how can you represent that person" or "how do you sleep at night?" The answer is pretty simple. Every single person in the US has a constitutional right to be represented by an attorney when they are charged with a crime. Most people are not bad people. If you or your loved one was charged wouldn't you want to have the best representation possible? Listen to this episode to find out our answers to "how we sleep at night"!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Criminal justice reform is a movement many associate with combatting racial profiling and fighting other injustices in the system. But what is it exactly? A passing political movement or a vehicle for lasting positive change? In this episode, we are joined once again by Senator Scott Surovell as we discuss how criminal justice reform looks in Virginia!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Don't you hate it when people hold your past against you? In this Episode of Crime Time, we invite State Senator Scott Surovell to discuss possible changes in Virginia laws relating to cleaning up a person's criminal record. In Virginia, there are very few types of charges that you can wipe from your record unless those cases have been dismissed and only dismissed in certain ways. With criminal justice reform sweeping Virginia's state capital, there may be a glimmer of hope for people who have certain criminal convictions not just dismissals to have their records protected from public view. Tune in as we learn all about the upcoming changes to laws that may improve your criminal record.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Summer is coming! We've been locked up for what feels like forever. Time to get out! Time to party like it's summer 2019! Graduations, beach week, BBQs, volleyball, and most importantly cornhole events will soon populate our calendars like cicadas on my backyard tree. In this episode of Crime Time, we discuss how to keep bad decisions from ruining what could be an epic summer!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
You got a ticket, or worse, you got arrested and your court date is well over a month away. You're mad, scared, or anxious. You want this over and done with as fast as possible. You read every document over and over again to make sure you got the date right. You mark your calendar. Then.....life happens. Your phone dies. You get sick. Your fingers were swollen from anxiety when you entered the court date and put the year 2033 instead of 2021. Whatever the reason, you wake up in the middle of the night and realize, "CRAP! My court was today!!!!!" Now what? In this episode of Crime Time, the team takes on the very real problem of missing criminal or traffic court. Listen in to find out what you can do to fix the issue and what the consequences might be if you don't!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this Episode of Crime Time we welcome a special guest to discuss when you might want a lawyer in traffic court. Get ready for a lively discussion as we match wits with former prosecutor and legend in a limited geographical area, Andrew Kersey, the King of Traffic Court in Northern Virginia, as we touch on such questions as how do I avoid points, do the marijuana laws allow CDL drivers to possess marijuana in their vehicles, will my insurance rates go up and more. After listening to this episode, you will definitely agree that it's never just traffic court!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
This episode discusses larceny and related offenses in Virginia. Ann, Alberto, Tony and Anna have a lively discussion about scenarios where you can be charged with larceny. What if you are stopped? What should you say to the loss prevention officer if anything? What about shopping with reusable bags? How good is the surveillance video? They address these issues and more this time on Crime Time.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Ever wonder what Allen Iverson and the Capitol insurrectionists have in common? Being accused of being in a mob and assaulting people. On this episode of Crime Time, Ann, Alberto, Tony and Anna are back to discuss when people can be accused of crimes because of their association with a group of people. Don't miss this episode as they use the Allen Iverson case and the Capital insurrection as a framework to explore the crimes of mob assault, mob malicious wounding, and other instances where a person could be found guilty by association.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
When Neighborhood disputes spin out of control. In this episode of Crime Time, Ann, Tony, Alberto and Anna are back to discuss how disagreements with your neighbor can land you in criminal court. This episode revolves around the case where Senator Rand Paul was assaulted by his neighbor in 2017. The assault was the culmination of a series of actions by both men. The fair-minded foursome will tackle the Rand Paul case and scenarios they have seen in Virginia such as: Can I get DNA testing for the dog poop left on my lawn? How do courts handle these cases? When can I assault my neighbor for his unsightly yard? (hint: never). Listen in for a lively discussion about these questions and more on this episode of Crime Time.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
On this episode, Crime Time explores the perils of family law. Our special guest this week is Chris Holley of Holley & Levine, P.C. in Fairfax, Virginia. Chris has practiced for 25 years throughout Northern Virginia primarily in the areas of family law, criminal and traffic defense, commercial litigation and assisting businesses with their contractual needs. He leads the discussion this week as Crime Time tackles issues such as parental abduction, contempt of court, failure to pay child support, violation of custody orders and more! Come learn from a wannabe Pittsburgh Penguins fan as he helps us explore how you can end up in jail during a family law case before the court.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Weed is legal in Virginia! Or is it? It's complicated. On this episode of Crime Time, Ann, Alberto, Tony and Anna break down the new marijuana laws that go into effect in Virginia on July 1, 2021. They tackle the big questions: how much marijuana can you possess? where can you possess it? where can you consume marijuana? how much can you grow? what exactly is adult sharing? They also address brand new crimes that you need to be aware of if you intend to use marijuana in the Commonwealth. Don't miss this fun and informative episode of Crime Time!
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Ann, Tony, Alberto and Anna, discuss what happens after you are charged with a criminal or traffic offense. Where do you go? What happens when you get there? What if you are late? Is there such a thing as guilty with an explanation? Do you really need a lawyer? What if you are not a citizen? The phenomenal foursome deal with these questions and more in this episode of Crime Time.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Today, the fantastic foursome explore the law of hit and run in Virginia. They discuss the case of the South Dakota Attorney General who was charged with several traffic misdemeanors in relation to his alleged involvement in the death of a pedestrian on the side of the road. What would he have been charged with in Virginia? What evidence would the prosecution need to show that he knew he hit a person? Listen to Ann Thayer, Tony Nourse, Alberto Salvado and Anna Dvorchik as they wrestle with these questions and more on this episode of Crime Time.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Crime Time welcomes Garrett Green to this episode about reckless driving in Virginia. Garrett is not only the founding member of Groovejet, but he is a seasoned traffic lawyer practicing in Northern Virginia with the law firm of Nichols & Green, PLLC. We discuss reckless driving by speed in Virginia in the Jayson Werth case, the former Nationals outfielder who was cited for traveling 105mph in a 55mph zone. Join us as we discuss when jail is on the table in speeding cases and what the options are should you find yourself in such a situation.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
In this episode of Crime Time, Ann, Tony, Alberto and Anna talk about the importance of Not Talking to the police. The fabulous foursome discuss common scenarios where people talk themselves into a jam.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Ann, Tony, Alberto and Anna are back to discuss Virginia's marijuana laws in the context of their favorite celebrity pot smoker Willie Nelson's encounter with police in Texas. Could Willie have been arrested in Virginia as the law stands now? Is weed legal in Virginia? What the heck is decriminalization? Listen to this episode of Crime Time to find out what our favorite foursome have to say about these questions and more!
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
Four Virginia Defense Lawyers discuss Virginia DUI law in the context of Bruce Springsteen's recent arrest. What would have happened to the Boss if he had been stopped in Virginia? Can you ever be arrested in Virginia if you have a .02 BAC? Listen to Ann Thayer, Tony Nourse, Alberto Salvado and Anna Dvorchik as they grapple with these questions and more on this episode of Crime Time.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.