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Virginia Criminal Defense:

• Warrantless Arrests   
  Description: The question of whether officers in Virginia have authority to arrest, without a warrant, for misdemeanor criminal offenses is a complicated one which many police officers, lawyers and judges simply do not understand.
• Under Virginia Criminal Law, if I am arrested will I be taken into custody or released on a summons.   
  Description: The Virginia Criminal Law and Virginia Criminal Procedure relating to whether a suspect will be taken into custody and held or given a ticket (Virginia Uniform Summons) and released is complicated and requires consideration of both the severity of the offense and the specific offense alleged.
• Under Virginia Criminal Law, in what circumstances can an officer arrest a suspect without a warrant?   
  Description: The law in Virginia relating to an officer's authority to arrest a suspect without a warrant is complicated and involves consideration of both the severity of the alleged offense and the specific offense involved.
• Distinguishing Felony, Misdemeanor & Traffic Offenses Under Virginia Criminal Law   
  Description: A discussion of what the differences are between Traffic Violations, Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses and Felony Criminal Offenses under Virginia Criminal Law.