If you or someone you know has been arrested, the first thought to cross your mind is probably, “how long will be held under arrest?” When you’ve been arrested for a Virginia criminal charge, the mechanism for exiting the jail is found through a bail, or bond, process. The process for obtaining a bond is […]
Criminal defendants housed in the Western Tidewater Regional Jail recently received a significant upgrade to their discovery process. There were issues that made it difficult for attorneys to be able to show criminal inmates videos that were part of the criminal discovery process. The judges of the Fifth Judicial Circuit (Suffolk, Southampton County, Isle of […]
35-year old Leon Jerome Hayes has been found guilty of participating in the murder of furniture store owner Donald Carter Sr., of Suffolk, VA, who was shot dead outside his shop in the early hours of Sept. 22, 2014. The jury has recommended a sentence of 59 years for Hayes, who was the third defendant […]
Do you have to appear in one of the Southampton County courts are not sure where to go? Suffolk lawyer Andrew Page, who also regularly appears in Southampton County courts, explains in this video where to go for your case. If you need representation, you can reach Drew at our Suffolk Office at (757) 935-9065 […]
How much is it going to cost to…? When clients seek legal representation, one of the primary concerns is how much the fee will cost and whether there are payments allowed. In this video, Suffolk lawyer Andrew Page explains the three basic fee structures for legal representation. Basically, there are three fee structures for legal […]
You’ve been injured in a Virginia motor vehicle accident through no fault of your own. You are hurt and confused. You exchange insurance information. A few hours after the accident, while still dazed and confused, you get a phone call. It’s the insurance adjuster for the other driver. The first question the adjuster will ask […]
What are my rights to representation for my criminal case? As a criminal defendant, you have certain rights meant to protect you against the weight of the government. In fact, the Founding Fathers thought these rights to be so important, they spelled out several of these rights in the Bill of Rights. It’s strange, of […]
One of your most important constitutional rights is the right to remain silent. You have probably heard this statement on one of many crime shows including CSI or Law & Order. It’s part of a procedure known as the Miranda warnings, where the police are required to read a statement of certain rights you have […]
What should I look for when hiring a lawyer? Suffolk Lawyer Andrew Page continues his three-part video series on what characteristics to look for in a lawyer. The first characteristic is hunger – a desire, passion, and drive to fight for clients and get results. The second characteristic is communication – clients should be able […]
What should you look for when hiring a lawyer? The last video by Suffolk lawyer Andrew Page suggested that the first characteristic you should look for when hiring a lawyer is hunger. A lawyer should have a hunger to win your case. Passion. Drive. A high motor. Today, Drew talks about the second characteristic you […]
