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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Steps to Take If You Are Arrested for Domestic Violence Were you charged with domestic violence in Virginia? Find out the four steps you need to take immediately to protect your rights and build a strong defense. -
Destruction of Property Law in Virginia Have you been charged with destruction of property in Virginia? Learn what this means and whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges. -
Assault and Battery Charges You Face When Protesting Even if you are simply lawfully protesting, you could be charged with an assault and battery crime in Virginia. What penalties do you face if convicted? -
How Pardons Affect Expungement of Your Criminal Record Can you get your criminal charge expunged if you receive a pardon? Find out whether this is possible and the three types of pardons in Virginia. -
Identity Theft Expungement of Your Criminal Record Were you the victim of identity theft in Virginia? Find out what you must do to obtain an expungement of criminal charges against you due to identity theft. -
Expungement of Juvenile Criminal Records in Virginia You may be able to obtain an expungement of a juvenile criminal record in Virginia. Here, learn the rules about when you may be eligible for one. -
Type of Federal Forfeiture Actions to Seize Property Federal law enforcement can seize property they think is associated with criminal activities. Learn the three types of federal forfeiture actions they can file. -
Obtaining an Expungement After Being Acquitted of a Crime If you were acquitted of a crime in Virginia, the arrest wouldn’t be removed from your criminal record. Find out what you must show to get it expunged. -
Virginia Passes Law to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession A new law goes into effect on July 1, 2020, that decriminalizes marijuana possession and seals records of prior convictions. Find out how the law may help you. -
Understanding the Civil Forfeiture Process in Virginia The police must file a civil forfeiture action to keep your property seized when you were arrested. Here, read what this process entails and how to fight back. -
How to Obtain an Expungement in Virginia Are you trying to obtain an expungement of your criminal records in Virginia? Here, we explain the steps you need to take to file your petition with the court. -
New Law Stops Driver’s License Suspension for Court Costs Your driver’s license can’t be suspended for failure to pay court costs in Virginia under a new Virginia law. Here, learn how to get your license restored. -
Civil Forfeiture Actions in Virginia Did the police take your property when they arrested you? Learn about their right to keep your property through a civil forfeiture action and how to fight back. -
Maryland Driver Improvement Program You may have to enroll in Maryland’s Driver Improvement Program if you were charged with reckless driving. Here, learn what you need to know about the program. -
Defenses in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Cases Driving under the influence of drugs is a serious crime in Maryland. Find out the penalties you face and defenses that can help you get the charges dismissed. -
Order of Suspension in DUI Cases in Maryland Did the police issue an Order of Suspension when stopping you for DUI in Maryland? Here, learn what the order is and your right to an administrative hearing. -
When Speeding Is Charged as Reckless Driving in Maryland You can be charged with reckless driving for speeding in Maryland. Learn when speeding is considered reckless driving and the penalties you face if convicted. -
Underage DUI in Maryland Have you been charged with underage DUI in Maryland? Find out the penalties you face and how a conviction can affect your driving privileges. -
Five Things to Tell Your Teen About Reckless Driving Arrests What can you do to prepare your teen if he’s arrested for reckless driving in Virginia? Find out five things you can tell your teen to protect his rights. -
Virginia’s Move Over Law Makes a Violation Reckless Driving Virginia’s Move Over law makes it reckless driving to not move over for emergency vehicles stopped on a highway. Find out the penalties you face if convicted.