The Wilson Law Firm is located in Manassas, Virginia, just a short walk from the Prince William County, Virginia courthouse where cases from Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the towns of Haymarket, Quantico and Dumfries are heard. Although The Wilson Law Firm is located in Northern Virginia, clients have come from far and wide seeking the assistance of The Wilson Law Firm. The lawyers of The Wilson Law firm post blogs on current events, legal topics and discuss issues that could affect your case. Our defense lawyers keep you informed on possible defenses that could be used in your criminal case, DUI arrest, or traffic offense. Read this section to keep up-to-date on local legal issues that could affect you and your case.
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Why Getting an Independent Blood Test Could Be Important to Your DUI Defense Did the police take a blood sample to determine your BAC after your DUI arrest? Find out how getting an independent blood test can help in your defense. -
Can You Be Charged With Reckless Driving for Endangering Others or Driving Recklessly? You can be charged with reckless driving for endangering others or driving recklessly in Virginia. What penalties do you face if you’re convicted? -
What Punishments Could You Face If You’re Convicted of Extortion in Virginia? Extortion is a felony in Virginia. If you’re facing these charges, you need to understand what this crime is, the penalties, and how to defend yourself. -
Penalties You Can Face If You’re Charged With Reckless Driving for Going Over 100 MPH Were you charged with reckless driving for driving over 100 mph? Find out the serious penalties you face and how an experienced lawyer can help defend you. -
What You Should Do If You’re Stopped for Drunk Driving If the police stop you for DUI, you don’t want to take actions that could hurt your defense. Learn what steps you should take to protect your rights. -
How House Arrest Works in Virginia If you’re convicted of a crime or plead guilty, you may want to be placed on house arrest. Learn the eligibility rules and how house arrest works in Virginia. -
Reasons There Is No Standard Outcome If You’re Been Arrested in Virginia There is no standard outcome in criminal cases in Virginia. Here, we explain the factors that could affect what happens in your case. -
What You Need to Know About Your Miranda Rights to Protect Yourself Did the police give you your Miranda warnings when they were supposed to? Find out what they had to tell you and what happens if they violated your rights. -
Steps You Must Take to Register as a Sex Offender on the Sex Offender Registry in Virginia If you have to register as a sex offender in Virginia, you must do so quickly. Find out how to register and the rules on when to renew your registration. -
What Penalties Could You Face If You’re Convicted of Statute Rape? Statutory rape is often charged as a serious felony offense. Here, learn the punishments for these crimes and how our criminal defense lawyers can help you. -
You Face Serious Punishments If You’re Charged With Production of Child Pornography in Virginia Production of child pornography is a serious felony in Virginia. Find out when you may face these charges and the harsh penalties you face if you’re convicted. -
When You Need to Register on the Sex Offender Registry in Virginia If you're convicted of a sexual offense or violent crime, you may have to register as a sex offender in VA. Learn when you must do this and how to register. -
What You Need to Know Before Agreeing to Plead Guilty You may need to decide whether to enter a guilty plea in your criminal case in Virginia. Here are five factors to consider when making this important decision. -
Four New DUI Laws That Could Affect You If You’re Charged With DUI in Virginia New DUI laws were enacted in Virginia in 2020 & 2021 that could affect you if you’re charged with DUI. Here, we explain important laws you need to know about. -
Expert Witnesses That Can Assist You in Fighting Reckless Driving Charges If you were charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you face harsh consequences if you’re convicted. Learn how expert witnesses can help in your defense. -
Penalties You Could Face If You Are Charged With Reckless Driving Under Federal Law You can face federal reckless driving charges if you’re arrested on federal lands. Learn about the differences in how you may be prosecuted under federal law. -
How to Handle the Stress of Being Arrested for DUI in Virginia Being arrested for DUI can be a frightening experience. Here, we share tips on how to manage the stress of being charged with DUI in Virginia. -
Six Defenses That Can Help You Fight Reckless Driving Charges Were you charged with reckless driving in Virginia? Learn about six defenses you may be able to raise to fight the charges you face. -
What You Need to Know If You’re Charged With DUI Under Federal Law If you’re driving while intoxicated on federal land, you may be charged with Federal DUI. Find out what this crime is and the harsh punishments you could face. -
How the VASAP Works in DUI Cases in Virginia You will be required to enroll in the VASAP program if you are convicted of DUI in Virginia. Here’s what you need to know about the program’s requirements.