Everyone deserves the same protection under the law. If you have been charged with a crime, the lawyers at Greenspun Shapiro PC can help you investigate, prepare, and execute a comprehensive defense. From simple misdemeanors to serious felony charges, our legal team will fight to protect your rights and ensure you receive fair treatment. Our blog shares useful information about the legal process, your rights in Virginia, the types of cases we handle, and more.
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Survival Guide to a Vacation in the Fairfax County Adult Detention CenterIf you've been convicted of a DUI or other offense and have to spend the weekend in jail, here's what to expect during your stay at in jail in Fairfax County.
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Our Fairfax Attorneys Routinely Assist in Requesting and Defending Protective Orders in VirginiaHere we explain the different types of Virginia protective orders and where to file them. Contact Greenspun Shapiro for help with Virginia protective orders.
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The FBI Is at the Door! What Do I Do?Did the FBI show up at your door? Learn how to protect your legal rights if the FBI or other law enforcement officials pay you an unexpected visit.
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Virginia Enacts “Marcus” Alert Law to Improve Responses to Mental Health CrisesGovernor Ralph Northam signed a bill to enact policies that intend to limit the harm from emergency calls made for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Civil Rights of More Than 69,000 Virginians RestoredOn March 16, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam restored the civil rights of more than 69,000 Virginians. Read more about this important change here.
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The Impact of the Coronarivus Pandemic on the Criminal Justice SystemWe are already seeing COVID-19 having a direct impact on the criminal justice system. Our attorneys share thoughts in this blog article.
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Is It Legal to Wear a Mask in Public in Virginia?Put simply, it is not illegal in Virginia to cover one’s face in public for legitimate medical reasons which include protecting against the spread of COVID-19.
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Why Lying to Law Enforcement is a Terrible IdeaIt is never a good option to lie or mislead any law enforcement officer. Read these tips provided by Greenspun Shapiro on conversations with the police.
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NAMI and CIT: More Than Just Police TrainingFirst-responders to people experiencing a mental health crisis are police, which leads to entanglement in the criminal justice system, or worse, tragic deaths.
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The Truth About the Insanity DefenseWhat does an insanity defense actually mean? First, it does not mean that the defendant walks away free, without consequence which is a common misconception.