Archive for the ‘Case Wins’ Category
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal felony drug charges for distribution of hydromorphone in the form of Dilaudid pills – 21 USC 841 (Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance) and 21 USC 846 (Conspiracy to Distribute) – with a sentencing guidelines range of 37 to 46 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued for 35 months of incarceration. Final judgement resulted in only 27 months of incarceration with recommendation for the RDAP drug program which would result in a 12-month early release (with other sentencing conditions). Related Oxycodone / Oxy pill charges were dropped.
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Alexandria, Virginia: Class 1 Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and Battery Charge (VA Code 18.2-57.1) against a household member has been dropped.
Read more about Assault and Battery Law here: VIRGINIA ASSAULT & INJURY LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of Assault and Battery, Malicious Wounding / Bodily Injury, & Threatening Charges
Federal Wire Fraud & Money Laundering Conspiracy Sentence BELOW Guidelines in Alexandria, VA
2012
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Client was charged with Federal Wire Fraud (18 USC 1343) and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 USC 1956), which carried a sentencing guidelines range of 41 to 51 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued for 48 months of incarceration. The final judgement resulted in a sentence of only 18 months of incarceration (with other sentencing conditions).
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Felony Obtaining Money by False Pretenses Charge (VA Code 18.2-178) was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Trespass charge with NO ACTIVE jail time.
Read more about Fraud and False Pretense Law here: Virginia Fraud Laws | Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Explanation of Embezzlement, False Pretenses, Check Fraud, Forgery and White Collar Crime
Felony Grand Larceny Charge of Repeat Offender REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Fairfax, Virginia
2012
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Felony Grand Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-95) was amended and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Larceny charge with just two weeks to serve. Client was a repeat offender who had two prior Felony larceny charges.
Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Larceny Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of shoplifting, petit larceny, grand larceny, embezzlement, burglary and robbery arrests and charges
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-96) was DROPPED after completion of 50 hours of community service.
Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Larceny Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of shoplifting, petit larceny, grand larceny, embezzlement, burglary and robbery arrests and charges
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia at a National Park territory (at the Washington Sailing Marina) resulted in a sentence of one day in jail, a year of probation, and a fine. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14.
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was DROPPED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug & Marijuana Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of Possession of Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Distribution of Drugs, and Related Offenses
Arlington, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DWI / DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) resulted in no active jail time, a fine of $300, ASAP classes, and loss of driving privileges in Virginia.
Read more about DUI law here: DUI / DWI LAWS IN VIRGINIA | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk driving arrests, 18.2-266 charges, and refusal to take a breath test
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