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Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor (VA Code 18.2-96) with NO active JAIL TIME (with some other conditions).
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
City of Fairfax, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 72/40 was DROPPED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and no penalty other than a $75 fine.
Read more about reckless driving and criminal traffic violations here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
Northern Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Acts punished: intentionally destroying, damaging, defacing, or removing property belonging to someone else. Generally, regardless of what kind of property you destroy in Virginia, the offense will be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony based on the value of the destruction. This crime has nothing to do with theft – larcenies are punished separately in VA.
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Alexandria, Virginia: Felony Credit Card Fraud Charge – Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses (VA Code 18.2-178) was REDUCED to a misdemeanor. The defendant will have to pay restitution and complete 30 days of a “Modified Work Release Program” – which is working under the Sheriff’s supervision for 2 days per week.
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
Northern Virginia: Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving / Speeding (VA Code 46.2-862) and Class 1 Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License were DROPPED with a plea to the DUI / DWI charge (VA Code 18.2-266) with no additional jail time than the mandatory minimum time of 5 days for a BAC above .15.
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
Read more about reckless driving and criminal traffic violations here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
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
Northern Virginia:
A repeat offender (with 12 prior felony and misdemeanor convictions) was charged with 8 total criminal offenses – felony endangerment / eluding police (VA Code 46.2-817), misdemeanor 2nd DUI in 5 years (VA Code 18.2-266), misdemeanor reckless driving (VA Code 46.2-852), misdemeanor driving on a suspended license after a DWI (VA Code 18.2-272), misdemeanor driving on a revoked license 3rd offense (VA Code 46.2-301), misdemeanor drinking while driving / open container of alcohol in vehicle (VA Code 18.2-323.1), refusal to take breath test (VA Code 18.2-268.3), and traffic offenses. All charges were DROPPED prior to commencement of a jury trial with a plea to one felony and one misdemeanor, significantly reducing client’s potential jail sentence.
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
Read more about reckless driving and criminal traffic violations here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA: Marina was retained to appeal a DWI conviction in General District Court. The 30 day active jail sentence imposed in General District Court for violating conditions of a DUI plea agreement and ASAP requirements has been REVOKED after Marina’s appeal of that sentence in Circuit Court. The client walked out of the courthouse a free man instead of having to serve any time in jail.
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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