by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 30, 2013 | Traffic Law
As a defense attorney, I think often about how to present my client’s case. What information does the judge need to know? I don’t need to lay bare the weaknesses of my client’s case. That is the prosecution’s job. My job is to present my client...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 18, 2013 | Traffic Law
No, texting while driving is not reckless driving per se. I have written previously about the change in Virginia’s texting while driving law, which was made a primary offense this year. In June of 2013, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote an opinion,...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 12, 2013 | 2nd Amendment Law
In 2011, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote an advisory opinion answering the question of whether a person with a concealed handgun permit can carry his firearm into a place of worship for personal safety purposes under Va Code § 18.2-283. This statute states:...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 7, 2013 | Criminal Law
I recently had a client whose possession of marijuana charge (under VA Code § 18.2-250.1) was dismissed because the police officer failed to prove that my client was aware of the presence and character of the substance, marijuana, located in the center console of the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 1, 2013 | Criminal Law
Imagine being wrongfully convicted of a crime you did not commit and then wasting away in jail for 27 years of your life. Then imagine being released from jail but placed on a sex offender registry, being unable to find employment and unable to vote. This...
