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posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-248.1, Drug Lawyer in Fairfax County, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana |
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Drug Charge – Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, VA Code 18.2-248.1, was DISMISSED after completion of an ASAP program, even though client was a repeat drug offender.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-248.1, 18.2-256, 4.1-306, 54.1-3466, Alexandria Drug Lawyer, Conspiracy Charges in Virginia, Distribution of Marijuana in Virginia, Drug Defense Lawyers in Alexandria, Drug Defense Lawyers in Stafford, Drug Defense Lawyers in Virginia, Possession of Marijuana in Virginia, What is paraphernalia in Virginia |
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Charges included:
1) Class 5 Felony “sell, distribute, possession with intent to distribute, over 1/2 ounce but not over 5 pounds of marijuana” under VA Code 18.2-248.1
2) Class 5 Felony “conspiracy to sell, distribute, possession with intent to distribute, over .5 oz but not over 5 pounds of marijuana” under VA Code 18.2-248.1 / 18.2-256
3) Class U Misdemeanor “possess / distribute controlled drug paraphernalia” under VA Code 54.1-3466
4) Class 1 Misdemeanor “purchase / give /provide assist in providing alcohol to a minor under 21 years of age” under VA Code 4.1-306
Maximum penalty: 22 years in prison with 2 years at minimum as charged
Result: All charges dropped prior to preliminary hearing.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-248.1, 18.2-250, 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, Alexandria Drug Lawyer, Alexandria Marijuana Lawyer, DISTRIBUTION, DRUGS, Fairfax Drug Charge Defense, Fairfax Drug Lawyer, Fairfax Marijuana Charge Defense, Fairfax Marijuana Lawyer, FELONY, MARIJUANA, MISDEMEANOR, POSSESSION, VIRGINIA DRUG LAW, Virginia Marijuana Offense, Virginia Marijuana Possession |
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Drug Charge – Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, VA Code 18.2-248.1, was REDUCED to misdemeanor simple possession, first offense under VA Code 18.2-250.1, and will be DISMISSED as per a 251 Disposition, Va Code 18.2-251, in 6 months.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-248.1, 18.2-250, 18.2-250.1, 18.2-308.4, Alexandria Drug Charge Defense, Alexandria Drug Lawyer, Alexandria Firearms Lawyer, Alexandria Marijuana Charge Defense, Alexandria Marijuana Lawyer, Alexandria Weapons Lawyer, Manassas Drug Lawyer, Manassas Marijuana Lawyer, Manassas Weapons Lawyer, Prince William County Drug Lawyer, Prince William Marijuana Lawyer, Prince William Weapons Lawyer, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, Virginia Drug Charge Defense, VIRGINIA DRUG LAW, Virginia Drug Lawyer, Virginia Drug Possession, Virginia Firearms Lawyer, Virginia Lawyer, Virginia Marijuana Charge, Virginia Marijuana Charge Defense, Virginia Marijuana First Offense, VIRGINIA MARIJUANA LAW, Virginia Marijuana Lawyer, Virginia Marijuana Offense, Virginia Marijuana Possession, Virginia Weapons Lawyer |
Prince William County / Manassas Virginia: Class 6 Felony Possession of weapons / firearms while in possession of Drugs, VA Code 18.2-308.4, with a mandatory 5 year prison sentence upon conviction, was DROPPED. Class 5 Felony sale, gift, distribution or possession with intent to sell, give or distribute marijuana, VA Code 18.2-248.1 was REDUCED to Misdemeanor possession of marijuana, VA Code 18.2-250.1, with only two months to serve in jail. Client was originally facing a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 years in jail.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
Read more about Weapons Law here: Virginia Gun, Firearm, and Weapon Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, reckless handling, firing, and related offenses
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-266, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-272, Alexandria DUI Defense, Alexandria DUI Lawyer, Alexandria Lawyer, DUI, DUI Lawyer Alexandria, DUI Lawyer Arlington, DUI Lawyer Fairfax, DWI, Fairfax DUI Defense, Fairfax DUI Lawyer, Fairfax Lawyer, MISDEMEANOR, Stafford DUI Lawyer, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, Virginia DUI Defense, VIRGINIA DUI LAW, VIRGINIA DUI LAWYER, VIRGINIA IMPLIED CONSENT LAW |
Fairfax County, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) – with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .15. Under VA law, he was facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 5 days and a maximum sentence of up to 1 year in jail, license suspension for 12 months, up to a $2,500 fine, and ASAP classes.
RESULT: The BAC of .15 was REDUCED below the mandatory minimum level, NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME, only a $250 active fine, license suspension, and ASAP classes!
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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posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-248.1, 18.2-250, Alexandria Drug Lawyer, Alexandria Marijuana Lawyer, DISTRIBUTION, DRUGS, Fairfax Drug Charge Defense, Fairfax Drug Lawyer, Fairfax Marijuana Charge Defense, FELONY, MARIJUANA, MISDEMEANOR, POSSESSION, Virginia Drug Charge Defense, Virginia Drug Lawyer, Virginia Marijuana Offense, Virginia Marijuana Possession |
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Marijuana Drug Distribution Charge (Possession with Intent to Distribute 2 ounces of Marijuana, VA Code 18.2-248.1) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with a lower weight of “less than .5 oz” and NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME AND NO FINE.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-250, Alexandria Drug Charge Defense, Alexandria Drug Lawyer, Drug Lawyers in Fairfax Virginia, DRUGS, Fairfax Drug Lawyer, Fairfax Marijuana Charge Defense, Fairfax Marijuana Lawyer, MARIJUANA, MISDEMEANOR, POSSESSION, Virginia Drug Lawyer, Virginia Marijuana First Offense, Virginia Marijuana Lawyer, Virginia Marijuana Possession |
Fairfax County, Virginia: Misdemeanor possession of drugs / marijuana charge (VA Code 18.2-250) was dismissed for lack of evidence to prove constructive possession! (Passenger of a vehicle cannot be convicted of possession of marijuana just because the drugs are found in the vehicle under his seat – more evidence is required to link the accused to the drugs.)
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-108, Alexandria Larceny Lawyer, Fairfax Larceny Lawyer, FELONY, LARCENY, Larceny Lawyers in Alexandria, Larceny Lawyers in Fairfax, Larceny Lawyers in Virginia, THEFT, Virginia Larceny Defense, Virginia Larceny Lawyer |
Fairfax, Virginia: Felony Receiving / Buying Stolen Goods (VA Code 18.2-108) was DROPPED after a preliminary hearing!
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
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-461, False Police Report, Lying to the Police in Virginia, MISDEMEANOR |
Fairfax Virginia: Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement / Police charge (VA Code 18.2-461) was DROPPED after a preliminary hearing.
posted by Virginia Criminal Lawyer | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Prince William |
on 18.2-178, Alexandria Fraud Lawyer, Fairfax Fraud Lawyer, FALSE PRETENSES, Fraud Defense Lawyers in Alexandria, Fraud Defense Lawyers in Fairfax, Fraud Defense Lawyers in Virginia, VIRGINIA FORGERY LAW, Virginia Fraud Defense, Virginia Fraud Lawyer, What is False Pretenses in Virginia |
Fairfax, Virginia: Felony Fraud Charge – Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses (VA Code 18.2-178) was DISMISSED after a preliminary hearing.
Read more about Fraud Law here: Virginia Fraud Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of embezzlement, false pretenses, check fraud, forgery and white collar crimes
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