Defending Against Domestic Violence Allegations in Washington, D.C.: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Rules and the Players Facing domestic violence allegations in Washington, D.C. is a serious matter with significant legal and personal repercussions. The city's legal system takes...
Understanding Anti-Stalking Orders in Washington, D.C.: Seeking Protection
Stalking is a pervasive issue that affects the lives of many individuals. In Washington, D.C., the legal framework for addressing stalking is outlined in D.C. Code Section 22-3133. This Scrofano Law...
Understanding Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges
Federal drug conspiracy charges carry severe consequences for those convicted, including lengthy prison sentences and possibly large monetary fines. The United States government takes a strong...
What is Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse in the District of Columbia?
In the District of Columbia, a common albeit less serious sexual offense is a crime called Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse (or “MSA”). Like most misdemeanors in the District, the charge is not jury...
A Surprising Take on the Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision
On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court held 6-3 in NY Pistol & Rifle Association v. Bruen that New York’s proper cause requirement for obtaining a concealed carry license was unconstitutional. The...
The Right to Speedy Trial in Maryland
Maryland has favorable speedy trial laws that could benefit your case. You are guaranteed the right to a speedy trial by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland...
Recent Changes to DC CPO and Stalking Laws
A “CPO,” or Civil Protection Order in the District of Columbia, is an order from the court for the petitioner, one individual, to stay away from another individual, the respondent, that remains in...
Leaving After Colliding
In the District of Columbia, there are two crimes for leaving the scene of an accident. The first is DC hit and run or leaving after colliding (“LAC”), property damage, which carries a maximum...
What to Do if Arrested for Damaging Federal Property in DC
What Is an Act of Vandalism? The word “vandalism” is often used to describe any act of property damage, but it actually has a specific legal definition. Under D.C. law, vandalism is the willful or...
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