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What is Probable Cause?

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  https://chriswhitelawyer.com/probablecause/ What is Probable Cause? What is Probable Cause? Don’t know? Don’t worry even the people that are supposed to know, don’t. Like the Lynchburg City Police Department. Certainly, if you have been charged with crime, you should call me for a free consultation (434) 660-9701 I am a Criminal Defense Attorney. It must be noted that most of the information from this article is from Attorney Robert Battle’s Book “Virginia DUI Defense: The Law and Practice.” (2011). This book along with my extensive legal education including a B.S. in Criminal Justice, LL.M. In International Law and Doctorate in Jurisprudence was used to write this article. The Importance of Probable Cause: Consequently, probable cause is the legal standard that a law enforcement officer must be able to articulate before a law arrest can be conducted. Without the standard of probable cause, no citizen can be safe that the government will follow the law. What is unfortunate is tha...

Someone Lies About You.

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https://chriswhitelawyer.com/lies/ Someone Lies About You. Lynchburg Criminal Defense Attorney Often, Criminal charges reside on the lies of those with ulterior motives. This is an unfortunate fact, not only for the accused but, for society as a whole. likewise, if you have been charged with a crime you should call me for a free consultation (434) 660-9701. I am a Lynchburg  Criminal Defense  Attorney. Much of the information from this article is a review of the book by Professor Justin Brooks “ You Might Go to Prison Even Though You’re Innocent ” 111 (2023). In Chapter Nine, Professor Brooks discusses how the criminal justice system can be easily manipulated from an alleged victim or witness giving false testimony. Particularly,  “Sometimes people lie, and sometimes it leads to innocent people going to prison.” Id. at 159. "Victims": Primarily “Recognizing that there are sometimes false rape allegations is in no way inconsistent with also recognizing that rapes are often...

You Got a Jury That Was Blinded By “Science.”

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  We need to normalize authorities admitting to their own wrongdoing. Today, we live in a world where people that control our government are the worst human beings among us. Accordingly, they will attempt to “trick” lay person jury’s into illogical verdicts with nothing more than an authority figures hubris at the heart of their assertions. When Law Enforcement exercises an "I dont like this person analysis" the fabric of society will fail. Scientific evidence is nothing new to the American Judiciary. Unfortunately, the authorities have attempted and through citizen trust, made 1 + 1 = 82 milloin. Subsequently, if you have been charged with a Crime you should call me, I am a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer. Also, It must be noted that most of this information, absent my personal opinions, was gleaned while reading Professor Justin Brooks “You May Go to Prison Even Though You’re Innocent.” (2023). Anyone thinking of pursuing an authoritative position should read this book. Sy...

Field Sobriety Tests

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  Virginia Law: There are several steps to a Drunk Driving charge. Usually, they will being with the establishment of “reasonable suspicion.” Miller v. Commonwealth 16 Va. App. 977, 980, 434 S.E.2d 897, 899 (1993) Reasonable suspicion is what the officer must have in order to lawfully stop a United States Citizen and charge them with a crime. Essentially, the officer must utilize a series of factors to determine if the suspected individual can be stopped. If you have been stopped for a DUI, you should call me, I am a DUI Defense Attorney . Reasonable suspicion is typically established by a “moving violation.” A moving violation is basically operating your vehicle in a manner with which you could get a ticket for doing so. This is usually how the government will try to establish reasonable suspicion to stop. That however does not establish probable cause. Probable cause is what the government must have in order to lawfully detain an United States citizen and citizen of the commonwea...

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What does a Lynchburg Criminal Defense Attorney Do?

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  What does a Lynchburg Criminal Defense Attorney Do? Persons charged with crimes should call a Lynchburg Criminal Defense Attorney. Many clients will ask, what does a criminal defense attorney do? The answer to that is complex. It’s like asking what does a brain surgeon do? A short and most certainly not complete list is: 1. Examine the state’s evidence 2. Evaluate the charges. 3. Advise Clients on the best course of action 4. Examine the likely outcomes. 5. Assist clients with what their interest is If you have been charged with a crime you should call me, I am a Lynchburg Criminal Defense Attorney. It is not a good idea to handle your criminal charges by yourself. It is usually best to have an attorney communicate with the court on your behalf. I once saw a client represent themselves and take a case to trial. He was a highly intelligent individual. A young man from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Though his arguments to the court were legitimate, arguing on behalf of yourself often does n...

Lynchburg Traffic Ticket Attorney

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  Lynchburg Traffic Ticket Attorney Lynchburg Traffic Ticket Attorney Have you received a traffic ticket in Lynchburg, Virginia? I am a Lynchburg Traffic Ticket Attorney you should call me for a free consultation (434) 660-9701. I have obtained numorous outright dismissals for clients that have received a traffic ticket and have represented hundreds of clients for a traffic tickets. There are various technical arguments that can be made in order to obtain a favorable result for clients that have recieved a traffic violation. § 46.2-870 . Maximum speed limits generally. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the maximum speed limit shall be 55 miles per hour on interstate highways or other limited access highways with divided roadways, nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes, and all state primary highways.The maximum speed limit on all other highways shall be 55 miles per hour if the vehicle is a passenger motor vehicle, bus, pickup or panel truck, or a motorcyc...

You Might Go To Prison Even Though You're Innocent

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In his book, Professor Brooks identifies numorous false presumptions most of society has about the Criminal Justice System. If you have been charged with a crime you should call me, I am a Lynchburg Virginia  Criminal Defense Attorney . The United States of America's criminal justice system is an adversarial one. Prosecutors and law enforcement have taken that and made an excuse for themselve to act unethically and with an underhanded nature. The authorites are charged with what is best for the interest of justice. They are not supposed to beget a social media driven hysterical hord agenda propagated by the #mindvirus that has infected most levels of government. One passage from Professor Brooks' book that I think is highly applicable and scary at the same time becuase I have seen this displayed with my own two eyes: “ The Prosecutor did believe what he was saying. He wasn’t putting on an act. And he wasn’t evil. Because  [the accused]  innocence conflicted with everythin...

What Does A Car Accident Lawyer Do?

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  What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do? A Lynchburg Car Accident Lawyer provides a service to the client to obtain the maximum compensation for their auto accident injuries. If you have been in an auto accident and have suffered injuries, you should call  me for a free consultation  at (434) 660-9701. Though I suggest calling me immediately after an accident, after notifying the authorities, some call me months later. Waiting to contact a Car Accident Lawyer until later on can have a detrimental impact on your potential compensation. I can provide the service of communicating with the Insurance company for you, efficiently and effectively. A Lynchburg Car Accident Lawyer can make certain that your rights to any potential insurance policy are protected. We can also obtain the  police crash  report for you. Typically, insurance companies have three tactics they like to use when reducing a car accident victims claims. The insurance company can deny your insurance cla...