EDMUND MICHIE, ESQ. ∣ 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE; CRIMINAL, TRAFFIC, DUI, WORKERS’ COMP ∣ CENTRAL VA
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Ned Michie
​​Attorney at law

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Office in Charlottesville, Virginia​
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​​(434) 296-1198
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Personal Attention to Every Case
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​Representing Central Virginia Clients 
​for Over 30 Years
Experience Matters
I've been honored to be chosen by multiple lawyers and law professors for
​legal representation of themselves or their family members on criminal and traffic cases. 
​Let me put my experience to work for you.
The outcome of all criminal cases 
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Abusive Language

   There are several ways abusive language can get you into trouble
despite the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.


   As discussed elsewhere, if you use threatening language against a person directly in your presence, that behavior can potentially rise to the level of an assault, even without any touching.
  
  It is also not uncommon for people to get in trouble with the law in other ways,
​including the following:

Threatening or Obscene Language
Over the Phone or the Airways

Va Code ​§ 18.2-427. Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods.
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"Any person who uses obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or makes any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threatens any illegal or immoral act with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person, over any telephone or citizens band radio, in this Commonwealth, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

'Over any telephone' includes, for purposes of this section, any electronically transmitted communication producing a visual or electronic message that is received or transmitted by cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device."

Code 1950, § 18.1-238; 1960, c. 358; 1964, c. 577; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1976, c. 312; 1984, c. 592; 2010, c. 565; 2011, c. 246.

Abusive Language in the Presence of Another Person

Va Code ​§ 18.2-416. Punishment for using abusive language to another.

"If any person shall, in the presence or hearing of another, curse or abuse such other person, or use any violent abusive language to such person concerning himself or any of his relations, or otherwise use such language, under circumstances reasonably calculated to provoke a breach of the peace, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor."

Code 1950, § 18.1-255; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

Profanely Cursing / Drunk in Public

Va Code ​§ 18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty; transportation of public inebriates to detoxification center.

"If any person profanely curses or swears or is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. In any area in which there is located a court-approved detoxification center a law-enforcement officer may authorize the transportation, by police or otherwise, of public inebriates to such detoxification center in lieu of arrest; however, no person shall be involuntarily detained in such center."

Code 1950, § 18.1-237; 1960, c. 358; 1964, c. 434; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1979, c. 654; 1982, c. 666; 1983, c. 187; 1990, c. 965.

Appointment Times and Places

​Are Set For Your C
onvenience

    I've joined the modern movement of using a home office, which allows me to charge more reasonable rates than traditional law offices.  Who do you think is ultimately paying for an attorney's office rent, secretaries, and paralegals? -- you, the client.  When you call my office for an appointment, you will talk to me directly and we will mutually agree on a convenient time and place to meet, which for most clients is not in downtown Charlottesville where parking can be a headache.  
​
    Unlike some lawyers, I will not pressure you to hire me.
It is an important decision, and it is worth taking the time to make the right choice.

     I also will not give you unrealistic promises about how your case will turn out.

​It is always my goal to give you my honest opinion about the good, the bad, and the ugly of your case.
For a free consultation and/or to set up an appointment: 
Contact me.


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​Edmund "Ned" Michie

Ph (434)296-1198


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Mailing Address
(For All Business Correspondence)
P.O. Box 11
Charlottesville, VA 22902


Physical Home Office Address
1704 Concord Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(No Client Meeting Space)
Website's Legal Information:  

     The information provided on this website is public and is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice or counsel for any person's individual situation and should not be used as such. Mr. Michie is licensed to practice law only in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all general legal information contained herein is applicable only in Virginia.    

      The information on this website does not establish any form of attorney-client relationship with Mr. Michie, nor does it create any implied contract or warranty.

     The legal information, the quoted Virginia statutes, and other legal references are checked and updated periodically, but the law changes constantly  -- which is another reason that actually retaining a lawyer is important.

    The latest version of laws can be found on primary Internet sources. (For example, the current versions of Virginia Statutes are available at the Va. Legislative Information System.)   
Keep in mind, however, that the most current version of a statute
​may not even be the version applicable to your case.

While we attempt to maintain the information on this website as accurately as possible, ​this information may contain errors or omissions, for which we disclaim any liability.


Please call Mr. Michie directly  at (434) 296-1198 if you have legal issues he may be able to help you with.  


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    ​If you choose to communicate directly with Mr. Michie, all information you share is kept confidential per Legal Ethics Rules.  Mr. Michie may retain for his own records the content of your communication,
along with your contact information and any responses.

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