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Do you need information about your accident, arrest or traffic ticket? If so the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher believe that our article library will help you understand Virginia law, your rights and the best way to proceed with your case. Please feel free to browse through the following sections. As always, if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact your experienced Virginia Beach attorney today for a consultation.

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Your Miranda Rights: What They Are and What Happens If Your Rights Are Violated
The police must give you your Miranda warnings if they take you into custody. Learn what they should tell you and what happens if they violate your rights.
How the Police Conduct a Criminal Investigation Before an Arrest
Are you the subject of a pre-arrest investigation? Here’s what you need to know about the steps the police may be taking to build a case for your arrest.
Penalties You Face If You’re Charged With an Auto Theft Offense in Virginia
Auto theft crimes can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in Virginia. Learn the penalties you may face if you’re convicted of one of these common offenses.
You Face Harsh Penalties If Convicted of Common Law or Statutory Burglary
Burglary can be charged as a common law or statutory offense in Virginia. Find out the serious punishments you face if you’re convicted of one of these crimes.
Animal Abuse Are Serious Crimes in Virginia
You could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense for abusing an animal in Virginia. Here, learn the harsh penalties you may face if you’re convicted.
Common Firearm Charges You Could Face in Virginia
Have you been charged with a firearm offense in Virginia? Find out the penalties you face if arrested for one of these common gun crimes.
Your Child Needs a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney If Charged With a Crime in Norfolk
Juvenile criminal cases are treated differently than adult cases. Find out how they are handled and the punishments your teen could face.
White Collar Crimes Are Serious Offenses in Norfolk
Many offenses, like embezzlement and bank fraud, are white collar crimes in Virginia. Here, learn about five common crimes and the penalties for each.
Understanding Your Right to An Expungement of Your Criminal Record in Virginia
Your right to an expungement of your criminal record is very limited in Virginia. Here, we explain when you may be eligible for one.
Violating These Common Terms of Probation Can Have Serious Consequences in Your Criminal Case
Have you been placed on probation as part of your sentence? Here, learn the common ways you may violate probation and the harsh consequence you could face.
Understanding the Pros and Cons of a Plea Agreement in Your Criminal Case
Many criminal cases are resolved through the defendant entering into a plea agreement. Find out the pros and cons of agreeing to one in your criminal case.
Assault and Battery Can Be a Misdemeanor or Felony Offense With Harsh Penalties If Convicted
Assault and assault and battery can be a misdemeanor or felony offense in Virginia. Read about these crimes and the penalties you may face if you’re convicted.
Penalties You Face If Convicted of DUI or DWI in Virginia
Have you been arrested for DUI or DWI in Norfolk? Here, our experienced DUI attorneys explain the harsh penalties you face if you are convicted.
Defenses That May Help If You Have Been Charged With Possession of Marijuana
If you are charged with possession of marijuana in Virginia, you face harsh consequences if convicted. Read about possible defenses that can help.
Why You Don’t Want to Agree to Take a Lie Detector Test
It’s almost always not in your interests to agree to take a lie detector test. Learn four reasons why you should say no to this request even if you’re innocent.
You Could Face Stiff Penalties If Convicted of a Marijuana Offense in Virginia
It is illegal to possess any amount of marijuana in Virginia. Here, we explain common marijuana offenses you could face and the penalties upon conviction.
How Double Jeopardy Can Help You If You Face Criminal Charges
Double jeopardy prevents you from being charged with the same crime twice. Here, we explain when this right applies and what it does not protect against.
Rules That Police Must Follow When Setting Up a DUI Checkpoint in Virginia
Were you arrested for DUI at a DUI checkpoint in Virginia? Here, learn the basic rules about these checkpoints that may have been violated in your case.
Potential Outcomes That You Could Face When You Have Been Charged With a Crime
Have you been charged with a crime? Learn about the possible outcomes in criminal cases in Virginia to better understand what could happen to you.
How Does Bail Work in Virginia?
If you have been arrested, you may be granted bail and released from jail upon satisfying the terms of your bond. What types of bond may be set in your case?

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