How do I File a Civil Protection Order in DC?
In the District of Columbia, the process for getting a restraining order (or as how it’s called here, a Civil Protection Order or “CPO”), can be difficult without having an experienced attorney to help guide you through the process. However, the court does have...
You Have the Right to Remain Silent…Use It!
We’ve all heard the Miranda warning hundreds, if not thousands, of times on television shows and movies. It has become a part of our culture and even children can recite this from memory. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used...
I Just Got a DUI and I Have Questions
Drunk driving is aggressively prosecuted in the District of Columbia. Even a first time offense may result in significant fines, jail time, loss of driving privileges, and other negative consequences. A DUI conviction may impact your ability to find a job or...
Do I Need an Experienced D.C. Drug Lawyer?
Washington D.C. drug laws and statutes and the D.C drug schedules and classifications are often confusing and complicated. It is important to have the assistance of an experienced Washington DC drug lawyer to help you navigate through the criminal justice system and...
How to Find the Best Criminal Defense Firm in Virginia?
You may wonder how to find the best criminal defense firm in Virginia if you are arrested. Attorney Gretchen Taylor Pousson provides some insights into it. Searching for the Best Virginia Criminal Defense Law Firm After an arrest, finding the right criminal defense...
Filing a Civil Protection Order in DC
In the District of Columbia, a Civil Protection Order (or “CPO”) is the term used to describe what is commonly known as a Restraining Order. Often time, a CPO can protect a victim of domestic violence where police may not have enough evidence to file formal criminal...
The Facts About Drug Possession and Distribution Charges in Washington, D.C.
Drug crimes are one of the most frequently prosecuted crimes in the District of Columbia. It is critically important that an individual charged with any drug offense in D.C., hire a skilled and experienced Washington, D.C. drug offense defense attorney. There are...
Can You Smoke Marijuana in Public in DC?
The short answer is no. It remains illegal to smoke marijuana in the District of Columbia under both local and federal law. The District has seen a sea change in marijuana laws over the last few years but smoking in public remains illegal. It started in 2014...
Behind Enemy Lines: Voluntary Police Interviews in Sexual Assault Investigations
It’s up there with one of the worst phone calls you can get—a detective from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) informs you that you’re under investigation for a sexual assault. You believe you haven’t done anything wrong, but someone has...