André A. Hakes Law Blog

If you are arrested, you need an attorney. Not only can a lawyer protect your rights, but she can explain the complex legal system to you in an easily accessible manner. It is important, however, that you provide your Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer with as much information as possible.... Read More

A criminal record can mean dire consequences for your future. You may have difficulty finding employment, and friends and family may stigmatize you. Fortunately, fighting criminal charges is possible with a highly qualified Charlottesville criminal defense attorney.... Read More

Many people fail to realize that they have certain rights even after being arrested. Contrary to popular belief, law enforcement cannot violate these rights for any reason. Trustworthy criminal defense attorneys, whether in Charlottesville or elsewhere in Virginia, can protect your rights and look out for your best interests. If you or someone you love faces criminal charges, you must hire an attorney immediately.... Read More

As a parent in Virginia, you have many responsibilities. You are responsible for making sure your child is safe, has a place to live, enough to eat, and goes to school. What you may not realize is that you can also be held responsible if your child – or even someone else’s child – consumes alcohol underage. That responsibility can be not only financial, but criminal.

In a number of... Read More

Sometimes there are defenses to a charge of driving on a suspended license. You may have moved and not received the notice of the suspension.  The officer who wrote you the ticket may have made an unlawful stop of your vehicle. 

Many people are not aware that their license is under suspension until they are pulled over by the police and arrested. Although claiming not to have received notice is not a defense by itself, there... Read More

Generally speaking, in Virginia,
if you own a fractional
interest in a piece of property, you can still force the property to be
divided, or most likely sold.



Most of the time you will also only pay for a fraction of the legal fee.



As usual, every... Read More

Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer Andre' A. Hakes of Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. gives criminal defense tips.... Read More