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Brian M. Latuga
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Brian M. Latuga dedicates his practice to Criminal Defense in state and federal courts. He is a skilled trial attorney, a 2nd Amendment advocate, and is well-versed in a variety of fields. Brian fights for your freedom to return you to your family, to your children, and your job. He handles all serious felony and misdemeanor cases including domestic, white collar, violent, sexual, and those involving minors. He will provide experienced and knowledgeable representation in related civil litigation and forfeiture matters. He is especially passionate about defending caregivers accused of "Shaken Baby" or child abuse.
Brian became a Police Officer in 2005 and served with both the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Third Police Precinct and its Traffic Safety Unit. During his policing career Brian made hundreds of criminal arrests, conducted well over 400 DUI investigations and issued thousands of summonses. He is certified and proficient in RADAR, LIDAR, Commercial Motor Vehicle Weighing, the Alco-Sensor FST (the Preliminary Breath Test), Advanced Crash Investigations, Interview and Interrogation Techniques, and Advanced SWAT. He was a licensed operator of the current DUI breath alcohol instrument for over six years. Brian has a thorough working knowledge of police training, certifications, tactics, procedures and the intricacies of criminal law.
Brian is also a former Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney with the City of Virginia Beach. In both judge and jury trials Brian has litigated nearly all crimes, including Involuntary and Voluntary Manslaughter, Assault and Battery- Law Enforcement, Larceny, Burglary, Robbery, Malicious and Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Rape, Robbery, DUI-Manslaughter, DUI-Maiming and Murder.
Brian graduated 2nd in his class from Regent University Law School - Summa Cum Laude. As a former EMT-Intermediate, VBPD Officer, and Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Brian will exceed your expectations.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Animal & Dog Law
- FaceTime
- Skype
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
On personal Injury and select civil lawsuits only
- Virginia
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- 4th Circuit
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- Federal Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
- Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Prosecutor of all levels of criminal offenses including larceny, burglary, drug offenses including distribution, rape, robbery and murder. Hundred of trials conducted including many jury trials. Inaugural member of the first Virginia Beach dedicated DUI Prosecution Team
- Police Officer
- Virginia Beach Police Department
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- Patrol Officer; Traffic Safety Unit (DUI/ DWI) Officer for three years; Intox EC/IR -II Licensed Operator; RADAR and LIDAR Certified
- Regent University School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Juris Doctor
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- James Madison University
- B.S. (2004) | Chemistry
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- Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
- COVA Biz
- Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia 2021
- Coastal Virginia Magazine
- Legal Elite - Criminal Law
- Virginia Business Magazine
- Top Lawyer of 2019/2020
- Coastal Virginia Magazine
- Legal Elite - Criminal Law
- Virginia Business
- Virginia State Bar # 86300
- Member
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- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorney's
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- The Fight Over a "Deadly Weapon"
- Website Blog
- DUI Bootcamp, Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association - CLE, Norfolk
- Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
- Panelist with a Norfolk General District Court Judge and a fellow defense attorney on DUI defense
- Hotel Safety, Security and Liability, Virginia Beach Hotel Association Annual Meeting, Virginia Beach Oceanfront - Mariott
- Virginia Beach Hotel Association
- Panelist for the Virginia Beach Hotel Association's Annual Meeting covering topics on safety, security, liability of innkeepers, liability to third-parties, evictions and other topics concerning innkeepers
- Police Officer
- CSCJTA; VBPD
- Q. If I am to challenge the lawfulness of an arrest in Virginia, is this done during the jury trial or before trial?
- A: If it is a challenge to reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or other constitutional challenge then that is a pretrial motion under the statute you cited.
- Q. Can you be charged in Virginia for drug possession for giving someone mushrooms while in DC, before driving back to VA?
- A: The question you're asking would require a bit of legal research, knowledge of the exact text messages and circumstances, and is going to be best addressed by your lawyer representing you in court. Bring this issue up with your lawyer so they can properly represent you - and if you don't have a lawyer, you absolutely need to get one.
- Q. If I caught charges while on probation but my probation term ends before I’m found guilty of anything can I get violated
- A: Yes, probation violations may be brought after the period ends so long as the offense date was during the probation/ good behavior period. There are some exclusions due to time of filing, but typically the charge may be brought for up to one year after the end of probation.
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