Washington Virginia Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• Wrongful Convictions
  Despite the extensive constitutional protections built into the American justice system that make it one of the most progressive systems in the modernized world, it is no secret that some people are accused, and even convicted, of crimes that they did not commit. In a perfect world, the justice system would operate in a manner that would prevent such miscarriages of justice. But in a … more
• Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
  In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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