The District of Columbia has some of the strictest and complicated gun laws in the country. Since the 2008 Supreme Court Heller decision struck down provisions of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, there has been a lot of confusion and questions about who...
Most people don’t get up in the morning expecting to be arrested that day. But if you are arrested, it’s important that you don’t compound the problem and make an already stressful situation even worse. Regardless of whether there’s a legitimate reason for the...
Those charged with a crime often wonder: Do I need a Virginia criminal defense attorney? Attorney Jay P. Mykytiuk of Scrofano Law is here to help. When to Contact a Virginia Criminal Lawyer? Imagine this scenario: The police come to your home or your place of...
For police to make an arrest, they must have probable cause that a criminal offense occurred. For most misdemeanors, like DUI, the officers usually witness the crime occur in person. Because they witness the offense, they can make a warrantless arrest. However, not...
If you were charged with DUI marijuana, a marijuana DUI lawyer in Virginia can fight for your rights. Attorney Jay P. Mykytiuk may be able to help. Can I Be Charged With a Marijuana DUI in DC? Let’s begin with a little history. Personal use of marijuana by adults over...
