Yates defends virginia beach teen accused of terrorism
Two Virginia Beach Teens Arrested and Charged with Conspiracy to Commit an Act of Terrorism On Saturday, June 9, 2018, 2 Virginia Beach teens were arrested charged with conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism at The Westin Hotel, where the…
Successful criminal defense case results
Our attorney, George Holton Yates, has extensive experience in the criminal defense field. His passion for defending the rights of the accused, along with his knowledge of the Virginia criminal justice system, makes him a valuable asset to clients…
was your home rightfully searched?
Police have been trained to execute their actions with confidence and directness in order to maintain the appearance of their authority. Because of this, many people become nervous, or even frightened when they have to interact with police. People sometimes…
what is entrapment?
Entrapment can be used as a legal defense against criminal charges. Entrapment usually occurs when a police officer uses coercion as a tactic to get someone to commit a crime. However, simply giving someone the opportunity to commit a crime…
pants-on-fire defense attorney withdraws from arson case
Early this March, a criminal defense attorney was making his closing argument when his pants caught fire—literally. The attorney, Stephen Gutierrez, was arguing his client’s car had spontaneously combusted and was not deliberately set on fire when smoke began billowing…
why you should hire a lawyer even if you think you’re guilty
The world of law can be incredibly complicated, which is part of why attorneys are necessary. The wording of the law can be detailed and complex, and usually, only people who have studied this type of language for years are…
the differences between a misdemeanor and a felony
The difference between a misdemeanor charge and a felony charge can have a significant impact on the sentence you would be facing. In Virginia, there are specific fines, jail time, and other punishments for both felony offenses and misdemeanor offenses. Learn…
what are deportable offenses?
All immigrants, including those who have green cards, can be deported for violating U.S. immigration laws. It isn’t uncommon for immigrants to be placed into removal proceedings simply because there is evidence that they were involved in a crime. Learn…
tips to avoid probation violations
Probation doesn’t mean the end of your criminal sentence, and you still will need to obey certain rules and you probation officer’s instructions. Failure to do so may result in a probation violation. Probation violations can cause you to be…
