Blog Posts in September, 2014
Posted on Sep 26, 2024 By Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
I frequently represent juveniles accused of sexual offenses of various kinds, from the slightest inappropriate touching to the most serious felony offenses. Invariably, the juvenile and the parents ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2024 By Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
The Code of Virginia §18.2-268.3 establishes penalties for failure to submit to a breathalyzer after a DUI arrest. Operating a motor vehicle on a "highway" (which includes any public ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2024 By Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
Many of my clients are dog lovers, and occasionally I receive a call from someone who has been charged under Virginia Code Section 3.2-6540 for a dog bite incident. These charges can be devastating ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2024 By Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
Clients frequently tell me that the arresting officer did not read them their rights. While this always piques my interest, it is not always critical in the ultimate outcome of the case. We all watch ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2024 By Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
Any of you who have spent time in New Orleans have no doubt seen people walking around the French Quarter carrying all manner of alcoholic drinks in public, and consuming them without the slightest ...
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