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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Fingerprint Analysis: Reliable Science or a Subjective Findings?In this post, we discuss the issues with the science of latent fingerprint analysis which is the method analysts identify unknown fingerprints.
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Why Should We Worry About Our Criminal Justice System?Fairfax criminal lawyer discusses a Eugene Volokh article regarding Judge Alex Kozinski's thoughts about why we should worry about our criminal justice system.
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Virginia Supreme Court Declines Recommendations for Discovery Reform in Criminal CasesA Greenspun Shapiro attorney shares an update on how the Virginia Supreme Court declines recommendations for discovery reform in criminal cases.
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Virginia Judges Will Begin Advising Defendants That Convictions Could Lead to DeportationThe Supreme Court of VA has ruled that trial judges must advise defendants that a guilty plea could lead to deportation, explains a Fairfax Criminal Lawyer.
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Virginia Governor Establishes Commission to Consider Reinstating ParoleVA Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that he will create a commission to study parole and whether to bring it back, a Fairfax criminal lawyer explains.
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United States Supreme Court Expands Police Authority to Initiate StopsThe United States Supreme Court held that it is constitutional for an officer to stop a vehicle based on a mistaken but reasonable understanding of the law.
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Protects Against Illegal Seizure and Search in United States v. SlocumbThe decision in US v. Slocumb may impact you when it comes to seizure and search laws, our Fairfax Criminal Attorney explains.
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The Consequences of Protective OrdersHere are the potential consequences people may face if protective orders are entered against them. Contact us for experienced help with protective orders.
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Supreme Court Tosses Conviction for Facebook ThreatsThe U.S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction of a man who made violent threats on Facebook, a Fairfax criminal lawyer explains. Call us for the best defense.
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Supreme Court Considers Major Criminal Discovery OverhaulIf adopted, new criminal discovery rules would provide for the exchange of witness names, police reports, etc. between the prosecution and defense.