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May 10, 2021

If you've been convicted of a crime, you can still fight to protect your freedom. If your constitutional rights to counsel were violated or the government did not turn over exculpatory evidence, your conviction may be thrown out. Habeas cases are difficult to win, but Bryan can help you ascertain your chances for success. Unfortunately, for many, a habeas petition is the last chance to get a fair trial and prove their innocence.

May 10, 2021

Many people are shocked to find out they are accused of sexual assault. The police may come to make an arrest and the “suspect” is confused about who accused them of sexual assault and when the accusation came out. It may have involved an ex-girlfriend or boyfriend, one-night stand, or a former friend who they never even had sex with.

May 7, 2021

Anytime you face a sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia you face potentially serious consequences. Convictions can result in high fines, long prison sentences, and registration as a sex offender. Even being charged with a sex crime can impact your reputation in the community.

May 7, 2021

Violent crimes can carry heavy sentences that can follow someone for the rest of their life. A felony criminal conviction can limit your rights to get a job, own a gun, and even make it harder to find a place to live. Defense strategies for violent crimes can help protect those charged with:

May 7, 2021

College students who are arrested face unique consequences. An arrest can mean the loss of a scholarship, loss of financial aid eligibility, or getting kicked out of school. Many university students are arrested for simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. With so much at stake, it is important for students to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on their side to fight the charges against them.

May 7, 2021

In some states, they are called restraining orders, but they are referred to as protective orders in Virginia. A protective order protects you from unwanted contact with someone. If someone gets a protective order against you, you must be sure you understand what kind of protective order it is because violating a protective order is a criminal offense.

Feb. 10, 2021

After an arrest for a suspected driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Charlottesville or Albemarle County, there is a certain process that nearly everyone will go through. Whether it is the jail booking process, testing, and the later court dates, each is important to your ultimate defense.

Feb. 10, 2021

Whether a public defender can be appointed in your case after a DUI arrest depends on a number of different factors, but the primary factor is your financial status at the time of the arrest. Public defenders are typically reserved for those individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney on their own.

Feb. 10, 2021

A search occurs when a law enforcement agent searches you or your property (e.g., a home, a vehicle, etc.). A seizure occurs when a law enforcement officer detains you or arrests you. A seizure can also occur when law enforcement takes possession of your property.

Feb. 9, 2021

When you file a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus you are challenging the legality of criminal convictions based on various types of constitutional claims. In other words, you are arguing that you shouldn't have been convicted because something illegal happened.