Recent Posts in felony Category
Posted on May 8, 2013 By Shawn Cline
I frequently meet with clients who have had their homes subjected to a search warrant by either state or federal agents looking for evidence of child pornography on electronic media such as computers, ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2013 By Shawn Cline
One of the most common charges that I see in my criminal practice is shoplifting, or what is known as concealment. While the circumstances often vary, the cases usually involve the taking of ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2013 By Shawn Cline
Today's political climate has put gun laws to the forefront of the national dialogue. Whatever your views may be on the Second Amendment, Virginia is a fairly lenient state when it comes to ...
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Posted on Jul 19, 2012 By Shawn Cline
With a pivotal election fast approaching, I have heard from numerous individuals seeking advice on restoring voting rights that were lost as a result of a felony conviction. Among other things, a ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Shawn Cline
I frequently represent juveniles accused of sexual offenses of various kinds, from the slightest inappropriate touching to the most serious felony offenses. Invariably, the juvenile and the parents ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2011 By Shawn Cline
I frequently meet with distraught parents who have been charged with child neglect or abuse. In most cases, these are loving parents who either lacked the skills and resources to effectively care for ...
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Posted on Jun 20, 2011 By Shawn Cline
Possession and distribution of child pornography are some of the most common felony charges that I deal with. Almost without exception, the individual was caught as part of a "catch a predator" type ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By Shawn Cline
I frequently meet with clients who are facing charges of malicious wounding, which is a Class 3 felony, who are wondering why they were not charged with simple assault, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor. ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2011 By Shawn Cline
Statutes of limitations are set periods of time following an alleged criminal act after which a criminal prosecution may not commence. In other words, once the statute of limitations has passed, you ...
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