Joseph AmonettAug 20, 20202 minDismissal 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 minCriminal 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 minWhat 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 minLarceny in VirginiaIn Virginia, larceny refers to an act of stealing. There are two primary levels of larceny: grand larceny and petit larceny. Grand...