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Our lawyers are experts in a variety of misdemeanor and felony crimes. We understand that choosing the best criminal lawyer for your case is not a simple task.

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1. Matthew Crowley Fairfax, VA
  Attorney at Law - VA, 2003
  American University J.D. 2003
2. AboutCrowley Peritz Law
  Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience
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Joan Heishman Proper

Education, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal

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9300 W Courthouse Rd, Manassas, VA 20110

Jennifer Raimo

Traffic, Juvenile Law, DUI-DWI, Criminal

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9720 Capital Ct, Manassas, VA 20110

Arthur Von Keller

Other, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 54 Years

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859 Pendleton Street, Manassas, VA 20110

Scott Porter

Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, DUI-DWI, Criminal

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10605 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Deborah Leigh McIntyre-Yurkovich

Public Schools, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal

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9315 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110

Jessica Harbeson Foster

Juvenile Law, Criminal

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9401 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110

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LEGAL TERMS

ELEMENTS (OF A CRIME)

The component parts of crimes. For example, 'Robbery' is defined as the taking and carrying away of property of another by force or fear with the intent to perm... (more...)

The component parts of crimes. For example, 'Robbery' is defined as the taking and carrying away of property of another by force or fear with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Each of those four parts is an element that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt.

CIVIL

Noncriminal. See civil case.

MISTRIAL

A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on ... (more...)

A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on a verdict (a hung jury) If a judge declares a mistrial in a civil case, he or she will direct that the case be set for a new trial at a future date. Mistrials in criminal cases can result in a retrial, a plea bargain or a dismissal of the charges.

ARRAIGNMENT

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters... (more...)

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.

CHARGE

A formal accusation of criminal activity. The prosecuting attorney decides on the charges, after reviewing police reports, witness statements and any other evid... (more...)

A formal accusation of criminal activity. The prosecuting attorney decides on the charges, after reviewing police reports, witness statements and any other evidence of wrongdoing. Formal charges are announced at an arrested person's arraignment.

SELF-DEFENSE

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal... (more...)

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal liability for the harm inflicted on the aggressor. For example, a robbery victim who takes the robber's weapon and uses it against the robber during a struggle won't be liable for assault and battery since he can show that his action was reasonably necessary to protect himself from imminent harm.

BAIL

The money paid to the court, usually at arraignment or shortly thereafter, to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all requi... (more...)

The money paid to the court, usually at arraignment or shortly thereafter, to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all required court appearances. The amount of bail is determined by the local bail schedule, which is based on the seriousness of the offense. The judge can increase the bail if the prosecutor convinces him that the defendant is likely to flee (for example, if he has failed to show up in court in the past), or he can decrease it if the defense attorney shows that the defendant is unlikely to run (for example, he has strong ties to the community by way of a steady job and a family).

NOLLE PROSEQUI

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue... (more...)

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue the matter. An entry of nolle prosequi may be made at any time after charges are brought and before a verdict is returned or a plea entered. Essentially, it is an admission on the part of the prosecution that some aspect of its case against the defendant has fallen apart. Most of the time, prosecutors need a judge's A1:C576 to 'nol-pros' a case. (See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48a.) Abbreviated 'nol. pros.' or 'nol-pros.'

BURDEN OF PROOF

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convi... (more...)

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convince the judge or jury 'by a preponderance of the evidence' that the plaintiff's version is true -- that is, over 50% of the believable evidence is in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, because a person's liberty is at stake, the government has a harder job, and must convince the judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Moreau v. Fuller

661 SE2d 841 (2008). The Honorable Stacey W. MOREAU, Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for the 22nd Judicial District v. William H. FULLER, III, Commonwealth's Attorney of the City of Danville. Record No. 062688. Supreme Court of Virginia. ...

Miller-Jenkins v. Miller-Jenkins

... Miller-Jenkins v. Miller-Jenkins, Record No. 070355 (May 7, 2007). Meanwhile, in March 2005, Janet sought to register the Vermont custody order in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Frederick County (the juvenile and domestic relations court). ...

Alexander v. Flowers

... On appeal, mother asserts the trial judge erred by (1) "reading and considering the transcripts of the previous juvenile and domestic relations court proceedings prior to hearing this matter de novo," (2) failing to recuse himself for having read the transcripts, (3) "in taking `judicial ...

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Arthur Von Keller

Scott Porter

Deborah Leigh McIntyre-Yurkovich

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LEGAL TERMS

ELEMENTS (OF A CRIME)

CIVIL

MISTRIAL

ARRAIGNMENT

CHARGE

SELF-DEFENSE

BAIL

NOLLE PROSEQUI

BURDEN OF PROOF

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

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Miller-Jenkins v. Miller-Jenkins

Alexander v. Flowers

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