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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You Face Serious Punishments If You’re Convicted of Shoplifting in Manassas Shoplifting is a serious crime in Virginia punished by a prison sentence and fines. Find out what this crime is & when it’s charged as a misdemeanor or felony. -
Why Attending a Virginia Driver Improvement Course Can Help Your DMV Record Taking a driving improvement course could improve your Virginia driving record. Here, learn what this class is and how many safe driving points you may earn. -
Consequences You Face If You Violate the Terms of Your Probation Violating probation is a serious offense in Virginia. Here, we explain common probation violations and the harsh punishments you face. -
Defenses to Fight Hit and Run Criminal Charges in Virginia Were you charged with hit and run in Virginia? Find out what defenses you can use to get the charges dismissed or reduced to a less serious offense. -
Four Steps to Take to Protect Your Legal Rights If You’re Arrested for Assault and Battery Against a Family Member 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. -
Will You Be Charged With a Misdemeanor or Felony If You’re Arrested for Destruction of Property? 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 May Face When You’re Lawfully Protesting in Manassas 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? -
Understanding When a Pardon Will Result in an 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. -
How to Obtain an Expungement of a Criminal Charge When You’re the Victim of Identity Theft 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. -
When a Juvenile Can Obtain an Expungement of Their Criminal Record 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. -
How the Federal Government Can Seize Property Through Federal Forfeiture Proceedings Federal law enforcement can seize property they think is associated with criminal activities. Learn the three types of federal forfeiture actions they can file. -
What You Must Show to Obtain an Expungement of Your Criminal Record If You Have Been 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 Legislature Passes a New Law That Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana 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. -
How Civil Forfeiture Actions Work 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. -
What You Need to Do to Obtain Expungement of Your Criminal Record 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. -
You May Be Able to Get Your Driver’s License Restored If it Was Suspended for Unpaid Court Costs and Fines 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. -
When Your Property Can Be Seized in a Civil Forfeiture Action 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. -
What You Need to Know About Maryland’s Driver Improvement Program If You Have Been Charged With Reckless Driving 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. -
How to Defend Yourself If Accused of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Maryland 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. -
What Does it Mean to Receive an Order of Suspension in Your DUI Case 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.