Some attorneys distance themselves from clients. You consult with a paralegal. You get answers to your questions from a secretary. You are represented in court by an associate. Where’s that big name lawyer you paid big bucks for? I’ve even heard colleagues BRAGGING how they train clients to deal solely with their staff starting with […]
The Virginia State Bar also keeps track of attorneys who don’t have malpractice insurance. While that might seem like an odd thing to check, malpractice insurance helps protect you. If your attorney botches your case, you might have a claim against them for malpractice. If they aren’t insured, good luck actually getting any monetary recovery. […]
As attorneys we have strict rules about how we have to operate our law firms and handle cases for clients. If an attorney violates a rule, they get disciplined by the Virginia State Bar. Before investing your money in an attorney, you should always check to see if they have any disciplinary issues on file. […]
You get what you pay for. Sadly, many people don’t understand that principle. It holds true for cars, for houses, and even for defense lawyers. One time in court, a gentleman came up to me and asked “How do I find my lawyer?” I asked his lawyer’s name, and he showed me a letter from […]
Some lawyers advertise that they can help with any court in Virginia. Others advertise in a broad swath of counties that are hours apart. Do you really want the out-of-towner on your case? Picture this: you’ve paid hard earned money for a lawyer who bills himself as the expert for your case. You think you’ve […]
If you’re charged with driving on suspended second or subsequent offense one of the most important jobs we have is to look into all the prior offenses that the Commonwealth claims you have. The driving record from DMV just shows the synopsis of the case and what you are found guilty of. However, records can […]
To be guilty of the regular version of driving on suspended in Virginia, the Commonwealth has to prove that you are driving what the law calls a “motor vehicle.” Now this is not just a car. A motor vehicle does have a broader definition than that, and this is where we may have some wiggle […]
In order for the Commonwealth to prove that you are guilty of driving on a suspended license, one element they must prove is that you were actually suspended at the time of the driving. Note that this ties in to our other piece of the puzzle about fixing your license. The issue is whether or […]
Video – click to watch instead of reading. Did you know that it’s possible to beat a driving on suspended offense if the officer did not have a legal reason to pull you over? In order to be convicted of driving on a suspended license in Virginia, the officer must have a legal reason to […]
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This is one of the biggest defenses for a driving on suspended case. People realize it in a subconscious way, but a lot of people don’t understand that the law actually requires that you must have legal notice that your license was in fact suspended. But what does that mean? Unfortunately, the law doesn’t allow […]
