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July 02, 2010
Surviving a Virginia DWI/DUI or Reckless Driving Charge
November 29, 2009
Virginia Court Rules Additional Proof Needed in Prosecution for Trespassing
November 29, 2009
Felon In Possession of Firearm - Constructive Possession Enough
November 29, 2009
Fairfax Virginia Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009
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Surviving a Virginia DWI/DUI or Reckless Driving Charge
July 02, 2010
Surviving a Virginia DWI/DUI or Reckless Driving Charge, new book written by Kyle G. Manikas of Manikas Law LLC, has recently been published. The book will sell on Amazon.com and will be made available to prospective clients of the firm.
Virginia Court Rules Additional Proof Needed in Prosecution for Trespassing
November 29, 2009
In the case of Baker v. Commonwealth, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that in a trespass prosecution, proof of the existence of two "no trespassing" signs on the property alone was insufficient to satisfy the elements of trespass set forth in Code § 18.2-119. Without evidence that a "no trespassing" sign was posted by one of the enumerated persons authorized by the statute to prohibit entry upon the property, the Court ruled that the Commonwealth failed to put on sufficient evidence of the defendant's guilt. Therefore, the Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, and vacated the trespassing conviction under Code § 18.2-119.
Attachments:
VASupCt-Baker.pdf
Fairfax Virginia Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyers Attorneys
November 29, 2009
If your juvenile son or daughter is facing a criminal charge or criminal traffic offense in Fairfax County or another jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, we can help. Attorney Kyle G. Manikas is a former prosecutor & experienced and aggressive defense attorney who can provide a vigorous defense on your child's behalf.
Court Rules Trial Judge Did Not Err in Denying Motion to Dismiss Indictment
July 28, 2009
The Court of Appeals has held that the trial court did not err in refusing to dismiss the indictment because the Fairfax County Circuit Court was without subject matter jurisdiction to review a lower court's order granting a motion to nolle prosequi.
Attachments:
VACt.ofAppeals-Kolensikoff.pdf
Recent Court Decisions
July 28, 2009
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently released a number of unpublished opinions. A short summary of each decision and copy of the opinion follows.
Attachments:
Adkins.pdf
Banks.pdf
Brooks.pdf
Bufford.pdf
Clements.pdf
Edwards.pdf
Juliano.pdf
Juliano.pdf
Marshall.pdf
Phelps.pdf
Rhoades.pdf
Savage.pdf
Word.pdf
Former Councilman Arrested For Multiple Forgery Counts
July 12, 2009
A former Fredericksburg City Council member has been arrested for 22 felony offenses.
Virginia State Police To Implement New Safety Program
July 12, 2009
The Virginia State Police have launched a new "Ride Smart, Arrive Alive" program.
DNA Proves Virginia Man's Innocence
July 01, 2009
DNA testing has proven that Thomas Haynesworth did not commit a 1984 rape for which he was convicted, according to legal papers filed in the case today by attorneys at the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, Hogan & Hartson LLP and the Innocence Project.
Texting While Driving Now Illegal in Virginia
July 01, 2009
The Virginia General Assembly has made it unlawful to either text or email while driving in Virginia. Motorists who do so will be violating the law and will face a $20 fine for the first offense and $50 for a second.
Judge Temporarily Bars Prosecutor from Charging Teens for Child Porn Pictures in Connection with "Sexting" Case
July 01, 2009
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order to prevent a prosecutor from charging three teenage girls with the production of child pornography for allowing someone to take semi-nude photos of them in a sexting case.
Loudoun County School Board Stands by Assistant Principal Charged with Child Pornography in Connection with Controversial "Sexting" Incident
July 01, 2009
The Loudon County School Board voted 7-1 this week to reimburse Ting-Yi Oei about $167,000 for the legal expenses he incurred in fighting charges of possessing child pornography in connection with a "sexting" incident he investigated at his school.
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Indicted and In Custody Over Cold Case from 1991
July 01, 2009
A former Fairfax County/Tysons Corner Police Detective has been indicted and arrested for abducting his estranged wife in Fairfax County nearly 20 years ago. The former officer is charged with two counts of abduction and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Vienna Man Dies After Incident with Verizon Repairman
July 01, 2009
On June 17, 2009, a 79-year-old Vienna man died after he sustained injuries in an incident with a Verizon employee who had been called to the man's residence for a service call.
70 Year Old Woman Arrested With Marijuana at Dulles Airport
July 01, 2009
Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington-Dulles International Airport arrested a 7o year old traveler for transporting and possessing about a half pound of marijuana into the United States.
Ten Pounds of Methamphetamine Discovered in Lorton, Virginia Hotel Parking Lot
July 01, 2009
Federal agents have seized over 10 pounds of Methamphetamine at a Comfort Inn located in Lorton, Virginia.
