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10/31/2022

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09/21/2022

"An Introduction to Hell" - Episode 1 of FOX 5's latest True Crime Podcast about the DC Snipers

Lee Boyd Malvo’s case remains one of the most highly publicized trials in Virginia history. A disadvantaged youth, Malvo was charged in the series of crimes labeled by the media as “The Beltway Sniper Cases.” Selected to be part of Malvo’s defense team, Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh represented Lee Boyd Malvo from shortly after his arrest in 2002 through his final sentencing in April, 2004.

This week, FOX 5 releases its latest True Crime podcast series "Three Weeks of Hell: The DC Snipers" and reflects upon those three weeks in October 2002. Interviews and perspectives from Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh are included.

This week’s episode: “An Introduction to Hell”
https://www.fox5dc.com/podcasts/an-introduction-to-hell-episode-1-of-fox-5s-latest-true-crime-podcast-about-the-dc-snipers?taid=632a06b07c9ef600012433ab&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

Released each Wednesday, additional episodes can be found on FOX5DC.com in addition to YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

In this first episode of FOX 5's latest True Crime podcast series, "Three Weeks of Hell: The DC Snipers," we’ll reflect on those terrible three weeks in October 2002 when two unknown and elusive killers roamed the streets of the Washington, DC area indiscriminately shooting, wounding and murdering...

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12/20/2021

Episode 40: I've Been Found Guilty...Now What Happens To Me? - Crime Time: With Virginia Defense Attorneys

It was a privilege to appear again on Crime Time! Thanks for letting us be a part of this episode.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1703185/9490918

Part 2 of our Sentencing EpisodesIn this episode we welcome back Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh for part 2 of our episode about sentencing. Last time we focused on federal sentencing so now we turn the focus to sentencing in the state courts whe...

12/03/2021

11/10/2021

Episode 36:Making A Federal Case Out Of Your Sentencing - Crime Time: With Virginia Defense Attorneys

We truly enjoyed appearing as guests on Crime Time: With Virginia Defense Attorneys in Episode 36: Making A Federal Case Out Of Your Sentencing. Great podcast and it was truly a privilege to participate. Listen through the link below.

Part 1 of our first two episodes on criminal sentencing We are honored to have the experienced criminal defense attorney duo Mark Petrovich and Thomas Walsh join us in this episode. They both have practiced criminal defense for a long time in Nor...

10/07/2021

The Malvo Effect | A&E

https://play.aetv.com/shows/kids-behind-bars/season-2/episode-10/preview-the-malvo-effect

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10/06/2021

Watch Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole Season 2 Episode 10 | A&E

Thursday, October 7, 2021
A&E
Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole
The Malvo Effect
featuring Mark Petrovich & Thomas Walsh
https://www.aetv.com/shows/kids-behind-bars/season-2/episode-10

This episode chronicles the "DC Sniper" murders, and the battle over sentencing one of the most notorious juvenile murderers in American history. We examine the...

09/01/2021

Roads close throughout Fairfax County as flood warning persists

Please drive carefully today!

https://www.tysonsreporter.com/2021/09/01/roads-close-throughout-fairfax-county-as-flood-warning-persists/

Updated at 12:10 p.m. -- A Tornado Watch has been issued for the D.C. area, including Fairfax County, until 7 p.m. Updated at 11:30 a.m. -- All activities scheduled to take place in Fairfax County Public Schools this afternoon and evening have been canceled due to the anticipated inclement weathe

07/09/2021

Training a new associate can be difficult, but Henry is a quick study!

07/02/2021

Have a happy and safe 4th of July...please don't drink and drive!

06/21/2021

Resisting arrest? No. This sloth was saved by Ecuadorian police officers. An older article but thought everyone could use a cute animal post this Monday morning.

05/12/2021

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05/12/2021

Thank you E.T.V. for your kind words! It means so much!

"I can only be always grateful to Mark Petrovich for having addressed my cases in the best way possible. There is no question of his competitive ability as a lawyer."

04/07/2021

A baby fox discovered in Arlington and cared for until mother came back

They put the little guy in a basket and all I could think was, "You're not under arrest at this time. You're just being detained." https://wjla.com/news/local/baby-fox-arlington

An Arlington County resident and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington teamed up on Monday to care for a baby fox before carefully returning it to its mother. The resident discovered a baby fox crying in their garden. The pup was alone so the resident called the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.....

04/01/2021

South Australia Police on Twitter

Just remember when you're watching this that it's April Fool's Day! https://twitter.com/SAPoliceNews/status/1377374585964822528

“‼️New Dog Operations initiative announced‼️ The ‘small area urban search and guided evacuation’ dogs will be part of SAPOL's capabilities from today🐕‍🦺https://t.co/hpVfrqiXsd https://t.co/OTFulWBAbg”

03/25/2021

Virginia Governor Signs Law Abolishing The Death Penalty, A 1st In The South

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/24/971866086/virginia-governor-signs-law-abolishing-the-death-penalty-a-1st-in-the-south

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, signed a ban on the death penalty in that state Wednesday, joining 22 other states.

03/24/2021

Differences Between Theft Crimes and Types of “Stealing” — Petrovich & Walsh, PLC

If you’ve been charged with any theft crime, obtaining accomplished legal counsel is crucial. An experienced attorney may be able to avoid a conviction, or help get charges reduced or penalties lessened.

https://www.pw-lawfirm.com/faqs/differences-between-theft-crimes-and-types-of-stealing

Differences Between Various Theft Crimes And Types of “Stealing” Most crimes in Virginia that involve stealing or theft, will fall into the Larceny category, or the other categories below.  The distinctions in the severity of the charges generally depend on the relative value of the item

03/16/2021

Virginia Gov. Northam restores voting rights to 69,000 former felons with new policy

Thank you Governor Northam!
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/16/politics/northam-virginia-voting-rights-former-felons/index.html

Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he's taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms -- a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians.

03/05/2021

Georgia man freed after spending 40 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/crime-law/georgia-man-freed-after-spending-40-years-prison-crimes-he-didnt-commit/FEENNGNRKBB2BGB4RPNKF3PJGY/?fbclid=IwAR1U-4ANn5bIZLZT8mwv56Ja1KSN7JL2ZxvD15TA4Fhke4vMJXnm-lnN4U0

For the first time in 40 years, Terry Talley is a free man.

02/23/2021

Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty

https://apnews.com/article/virginia-death-penalty-repeal-governor-c98c16a996037a4d1e1d497787b7e6f1

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its...

02/11/2021

Jury deliberates in trial of 2018 killings of Aldie mother, son | WTOP

https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2021/02/jury-deliberates-in-trial-of-2018-killings-of-aldie-mother-son/

Brian Welsh is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the 2018 shooting deaths of 65-year-old Mala Manwani and her 32-year-old son, Rishi Manwani.

02/11/2021

Jury Begins Deliberations in Double Murder Trial - Loudoun Now

https://loudounnow.com/2021/02/10/jury-begins-deliberations-in-double-murder-trial/amp/

A 12-person jury has begun deliberations in the double murder trial of Brian Kuang-Ming Welsh. Welsh, 41, is charged first-degree

01/22/2021

Trial underway in case of man accused of killing Loudoun County mom, son | WTOP

https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2021/01/trial-underway-in-case-of-man-accused-of-killing-loudoun-county-mom-son/

Lawyers presented their opening statements in the trial of a man accused of killing a mother and a son in Loudoun County, Virginia.

01/22/2021

Pandemic Causes Changes at High-Profile Double Murder Trial

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/pandemic-causes-changes-at-high-profile-double-murder-trial/2548642/

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on a high-profile double-murder trial underway with accommodations for the pandemic.

01/11/2021

The paralegal did it. It was an open and shut case!

12/21/2020

World's Most Festive Attorney!

12/18/2020

Friday funny!

12/11/2020

Prince William Officers Shoot, Kill 79-Year-Old Man, Police Say

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prince-william-officers-shoot-kill-79-year-old-man-police-say/2504993/

Prince William County police officers fatally shot a 79-year-old Dumfries man, who was allegedly armed, near his front door Thursday after his wife reported he was having a mental health crisis, police say. Five officers fired following an hour-long search for the man, who had been roaming the neigh...

12/07/2020

12/04/2020

We've been fortunate to have some truly amazing interns over the years here at the firm, but there's just something magical about this one.

12/01/2020

Remembering the people we've lost, celebrating the progress we've made, and relishing all the opportunities we've shared for tenderness, respect & positivity along the way.

11/24/2020

Just a reminder that we are open and continuing to follow best practices to keep our clients and our community safe.

11/11/2020

Thank you Veterans!