Timothy J. Quick, P.C. Mentions In The News
Read about some of our Timothy J. Quick, P.C. cases that have made the news.
The attorneys of Timothy J. Quick, P.C., are in court on a daily basis. Providing our clients with solid advice and strong advocacy requires a deep understanding of state and federal laws and how those laws are enforced and interpreted in the local courts of Virginia. We work to stay abreast of court rulings and changes in the law through our legal research and active participation in professional organizations.
The articles below reflect issues our clients commonly face and the ever-changing landscape of criminal law. To discuss your unique situation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, call 757-453-7674 or contact us online.
Criminal Defense
- The Trump administration will go after drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
Federal criminal prosecution priorities were announced in Richmond by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. - Legislators balanced the Second Amendment with sensible gun control in the "Virginia Compromise."
What gun owners should know about Virginia's new firearms law. -
The death of Trayvon Martin brought sharp focus to Florida's "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Could the Trayvon Martin verdict happen here in Virginia?
- Did you know that some arrests and criminal convictions can be sealed from public view?
See answers to common questions about Virginia expungements . -
Carnal knowledge? Indecent liberties? Crimes against nature?
These lesser known sexual offenses can still trigger felony charges and sex offender registration. - Ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McConnell was convicted of public corruption under Virginia's lax gift laws.
Public officials must know the law on receiving and reporting gifts. - The number of images and ages of the victims are among the factors in the
potentially severe penalties for child pornography charges under Virginia law. - Youths 17 and under belong in the juvenile justice system. This trend is disturbing:
Kids as young as 14 are being tried and punished as adults in Virginia.
Drug Crimes
- Do the reforms go far enough? The Virginia General Assembly authorized bills to
ease license suspensions for marijuana offenses or court debts . - Heroin overdoses have skyrocketed. Prosecutors want to punish the pushers.
An accidental death could lead to stiff penalties for heroin and opioid dealers . - Drug crackdowns often ignore serious addiction issues.
Prosecutors are targeting heroin trafficking in the Eastern District of Virginia.
- Marijuana possession is still a crime in Virginia. It can ruin college careers and job prospects.
A proposed law would expunge under-21 marijuana convictions . - A majority of Americans oppose mandatory minimum prison time for non-violent drug offenses.
A group of senators proposes changes in federal drug crime sentencing . - Federal prosecutors cracked down on synthetic drugs in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Selling or possessing "designer drugs" could result in major penalties.
DUI And Traffic Offenses
- Pictures and comments posted on Facebook and Twitter are fair game to law enforcement.
Be aware of the role of social media in DUI arrests . - Speeding. Racing. Driving with bad brakes. The same severe penalties may apply.
"Recklessness" is not always required for a reckless driving charge. - Is a DUI while visiting Virginia recognized in your home state? Yes, it is.
Know what to do if you are arrested for DUI on vacation in the Virginia Beach area. - Do you know Virginia's impaired driving law? There is a .08 threshold for alcohol.
But any amount of drugs in your system can trigger drugged driving charges . - Virginia has adopted one of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country.
All first-time DUI offenders must install ignition interlock after a conviction.
- Bills could be first step to “monster trucks” on Virginia roads
- A look at what 2018 holds for marijuana laws in Virginia
- Distracted driving accidents are getting worse because of apps
- Virginia toughens its breath test and commercial DUI laws
- Why witnesses agreeing too much could be a bad sign
The law firm of Timothy J. Quick, P.C., serves all of the Hampton Roads and Tidewater area, with offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton. Call 757-453-7674 or 800-588-8130, or reach us by email.
