A person charged with a felony in Virginia might want to wait until after July 1, 2021 for a jury trial. You have a constitutional right to have a jury of your peers decide whether you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In Virginia, people who are accused of crimes often waive this right not…
DWI/DUIs are common occurrences and Virginia is tough on drugged and drunk drivers. When caught drunk driving, you’ll face severe penalties, including steep penalties, increased insurance costs, fines, and loss of driving privileges. The most common method of evaluating whether a driver is intoxicated or not is through field sobriety tests (FSTs). Here, our Manassas…
What is Possession? To possess an object, you either are in (1) actual possession meaning you are holding or carrying the object about your person, or (2) constructive possession meaning that you have knowledge of the object and you are exercising domain and control over it. Example: I am in actual possession of my car…
If a police officer pulls you over for suspicion of drunk driving in Virginia, they may request you to take a breathalyzer test to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC). While this is routine, you wonder if you can refuse a breathalyzer test in VA. If you decline to submit to a breathalyzer test, you’ll…
I am Nicole Naum and a partner at Battlefield Law Group PLLC.I am a criminal defense attorney.I defend the Constitution of the United States.I defend those who are accused of criminal acts.I strive to protect the rights of ALL people. Let it be known that being accused of criminal activity does not make that person…
Criminal justice systems rely on people to tell the truth about their events. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, polygraph tests are used to measure the truthfulness of a person’s statement. However, one question often arises – are polygraphs admissible in Virginia courts? No. Polygraphs are not admissible in Virginia courts. The test results…
Getting to know yourself and making mistakes while trying new things is part of young adulthood. While the world doesn’t expect you to live a perfect life, some missteps in judgment can have serious consequences. In light of this, you may be wondering, what is the charge for underage drinking in Virginia? The state of…
Everyone has heard the term at one point in their life. Or you may be the one experiencing physical abuse or emotional abuse. But you can’t help but wonder if what you are experiencing qualifies as domestic violence. So that we’re clear, what exactly is domestic violence? Domestic violence or family abuse is when a…
If you or a loved one have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, or have reasonable fear you are in danger of family abuse you should take necessary precautions to ensure your safety. While you go through a healing process, you should file for a protective order to reduce the chances of…
If someone has obtained a protective order against you and you believe it’s unfair, you can fight it, and we can help! Battlefield Law Group understands the complexities and challenges individuals face when dealing with protective orders in Virginia. Our firm specializes in family law and domestic violence cases, and we have extensive experience guiding…
