When your dog is accused of being “dangerous,” you are not just facing a fine — you may be fighting for your pet’s life. In Fairfax County and across Northern Virginia, these cases move at lightning speed, often reaching a hearing within 30 days. ...
If you have been charged with shoplifting at Tysons Corner Center, Fair Oaks Mall, or any retailer in Fairfax County, you will likely receive a “Civil Demand Letter.” This is a formal request for payment — usually between $200 and $500 — sent by a law firm...
The District of Columbia has some of the strictest and complicated gun laws in the country. Since the 2008 Supreme Court Heller decision struck down provisions of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, there has been a lot of confusion and questions about who...
Most people don’t get up in the morning expecting to be arrested that day. But if you are arrested, it’s important that you don’t compound the problem and make an already stressful situation even worse. Regardless of whether there’s a legitimate reason for the...
Those charged with a crime often wonder: Do I need a Virginia criminal defense attorney? Attorney Gretchen Taylor Pousson of Scrofano Law is here to help. When to Contact a Virginia Criminal Lawyer? Imagine this scenario: The police come to your home or your...
