Jonathan Y. Short Criminal Law Blog

Do I NEED a lawyer if I know I am innocent

Thursday, March 25, 2010 by Jonathan Y. Short

People frequently ask Fairfax criminal law attorneys why they need a lawyer if they are innocent.  Consider the following statistics:§         A study done at Ohio State University (http://researchnews.o... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

High Profile Criminal Cases in Fairfax VA

Thursday, March 25, 2010 by Jonathan Y. Short

When does a case become high profile in Fairfax?  The obvious answer is when the media finds out about the case and decides it makes a good story.  A criminal defense attorney in Fairfax must prepare to win cases in the media if his client’s charges catch news reporters’ attention. Fairfax Criminal Law Attorneys... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Your rights if you are being detained

Monday, January 4, 2010 by Jonathan Y. Short

Protect your rights when being detained in Fairfax, VAA Fairfax criminal attorney sees many cases where people’s rights have been violated.  Lawyers often argue for case dismissal based on the failure to read Miranda Rights.  Yet, people are often confused about police or federal agent questioning.  When does questioning become detain... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law
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