Category Archives: criminal defense
What is the Role of a Grand Jury in the Criminal Justice System?
Not all criminal cases require grand juries. In fact, misdemeanors and traffic offenses are not subject to grand juries but all felonies require a grand jury for indictment. Types of grand juries The Handbook for Virginia Grand Jurors describes three types of juries used in felony cases: Regular Grand Jury. The Regular Grand Jury is the… Read More »
How Can Criminal Charges Be Reduced or Dismissed in Virginia?
It is essential for anyone charged with a criminal offense to fight those charges fully within our legal system. This is because a felony conviction on someone’s record for any offense – non-violent crimes such as grand theft, or violent crimes such as rape or armed robbery – will likely limit that person’s employability, housing… Read More »