Joseph AmonettJun 194 min readUnderstanding DUI Laws in VirginiaDUI is a serious offense in Virginia, with strict penalties designed to deter individuals from operating vehicles while impaired.
Joseph AmonettAug 20, 20202 min readDismissal of Prosecutions by Satisfaction and DischargeSatisfaction and Discharge, also described as Accord and Satisfaction, permits a Virginia court to dismiss certain misdemeanor charges...
Joseph AmonettJul 30, 20204 min readCriminal Discovery Trial by ambush. That is historically how criminal defendants have been tried in Virginia. The Commonwealth’s discovery process has never...
Andrew C. Catherman, Esq.Jul 13, 20203 min readWhat is an Arraignment?Have you heard the term arraignment tossed around before? Maybe you have a summons or ticket that says "arraignment"? What is an...
Joseph AmonettJun 17, 20202 min readLarceny in VirginiaIn Virginia, larceny refers to an act of stealing. There are two primary levels of larceny: grand larceny and petit larceny. Grand...
Joseph AmonettJun 13, 20202 min readReckless Driving by SpeedIn Virginia, reckless driving is considered a class 1 misdemeanor. This a criminal offense that carries up to 12 months of jail, a $2,500...
Joseph AmonettMay 25, 20202 min readMarijuana DecriminalizationHere at Dominion Law, we believe that people should be able to live their lives with minimal government interference. There is no reason...