The Laurel Brigade Law Group is pleased to announce that our partner, Rhonda Paice, has been selected to the 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers List, and our partner, Eric Demetriades, has been selected for the fifth time to the 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” List. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service that recognizes lawyers from across the United States based on area of practice, firm size and geographic location. Super Lawyers are nominated by other attorneys and then reviewed … [Read more...]
Eric Demetriades named Loudoun County Top 40 Under 40 Young Professional by the Loudoun Times Mirror.
Congratulations to our Partner Eric Demetriades on being named to the Loudoun Time-Mirror Top 40 under 40 Professionals of Loudoun County. The awards ceremony was held at Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg where Mr. Demetriades was presented with his award. To see the complete list of winners and Eric's bio please visit here. … [Read more...]
When is a DUI considered a felony?
It is not always easy to know whether a crime is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. There are a number of crimes that will be considered a misdemeanor and others that will be considered a felony, depending on the circumstances. As such, it is not surprising that many do not know if and when a DUI is considered a felony. Drunk driving is one crime that is considered a misdemeanor when it is a first offense. However, if a defendant has previous DUI convictions, then subsequent charges … [Read more...]
What defenses can be used against a drug possession charge?
There are a number of drugs that a person can be convicted of possessing. Like most people facing drug charges, you have the option of pleading guilty or not guilty when you face your day in court. How you choose to plead is up to you, but should you decide to plead not guilty and fight the drug charges, there are a number of defenses you can use. The following are defenses that a person can use when they have been charged with drug possession: Unlawful search and … [Read more...]
Virginia woman left dead after drunk driver strikes her car
People make the decision to drive their vehicles while intoxicated every day. While they know the dangers in doing so and the possible consequences, they may still decide to take their chances and drive while impaired. Sometimes they get lucky and avoid being involved in an accident and injuring themselves and others on the road, but then there are times where the person's impairment leads to an accident. In Virginia, one woman has been left dead after a car struck her vehicle. Allegedly, the … [Read more...]
Virginia man kills pedestrian while driving drunk
When people get behind the wheel after drinking they are making a decision that may cost others their lives. Whether they are conscious of this decision or not, it is still a bad one, and if an accident occurs they will have to face the consequences of their actions. Many people may be under the impression that those drinking and driving only harm other drivers on the road, but there have been some instances where pedestrians have been the victims of a drunk driver's bad choice. A Virginia … [Read more...]