Prostitution arrests rise in D.C.
June 12, 2019
There is good news for D.C. criminal defense lawyers: Prostitution-related arrests can be expected to rise in the coming months.
Trial Transcript: Impeaching Lying Witness
Q: Ms. Jones. You realize that when the police interviewed you, they were wearing body worn cameras? A: Actually I didn’t know that. That’s not something I was aware of.
Expunging a Drug Conviction in D.C.
May 28, 2019
D.C. Code § 48-904.01(e) provides for the expungement of a drug case in Washington, D.C. upon the successful completion of pre-sentence probation.
Should my CPO hearing “trail” my criminal case?
May 21, 2019
Although the usual practice is for the CPO hearing to “trail” the criminal case, the defendant/respondent might want the CPO hearing to go first.
Should I file a cross-petition in a CPO case in D.C.?
If you have been served with a civil protection order (CPO) petition in D.C. and you yourself are the victim of abuse, you can file for a CPO of your own.
Do I need a lawyer for a CPO hearing in D.C.?
May 19, 2019
Although many people proceed without legal representation, a good lawyer can serve as your advisor and advocate, particularly if you decide to litigate the CPO.
Will expunged record show up in an FBI background check?
May 10, 2019
In most cases, the FBI will – as a courtesy – comply with a state court’s order to remove a criminal record from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Finding reasonable doubt in a domestic violence case
May 7, 2019
There is always a defense in domestic violence cases in Washington, D.C.
Difference between domestic violence and simple assault in D.C.
A specific crime (e.g., simple assault) should not be confused with a general category of crimes (e.g., domestic violence).
A Farewell to Tolo
April 25, 2019
We were not the first tourists to visit the village of Tolo. But we were the first foreign family to spend a significant amount of time there — almost a year in 1972 followed by multiple summers. And… Read More
