Posts Tagged ‘18.2-178’
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge (VA Code 18.2-178) for a value above $32,000 was DROPPED with agreement for restitution.
Read more about Fraud and False Pretense Law here: Virginia False Pretenses, Credit Card Larceny and Fraud, Check Fraud, Forgery, Uttering and related Fraud Charges and Defenses
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge (VA Code 18.2-178) will be DROPPED after payment of restitution.
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 Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge DROPPED in Prince William / Manassas VA
2012
PRINCE WILLIAM / MANASSAS VIRGINIA: Felony Obtaining Money by False Pretenses Charge (VA Code 18.2-178) was DROPPED at the first appearance at the preliminary hearing.
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
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
NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Felony fraud charge of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses (VA Code 18.2-178) and associated Felony Conspiracy charge resulted as follows: both felonies were DROPPED in exchange for a guilty plea to misdemeanor larceny (VA Code 18.2-96) with NO ACTIVE JAIL time, no fines, and no restitution.
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
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
CHARGES DISMISSED: Felony Check Fraud / Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses in Arlington Virginia
2011
Arlington, Virginia: Criminal check fraud charge, a class 4 felony – Obtaining Money by False Pretenses – Virginia Code § 18.2-178 was DISMISSED with payment of restitution.
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
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
CHARGE DISMISSED: Felony Fraudulently Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses in Fairfax Virginia
2011
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
WHAT IS FRAUD?
The common factor in fraud crimes is deceit or lying. Fraud occurs when you knowingly misrepresent the truth, or conceal a fact, to cause someone to do something they would not have done but for the misrepresentation or concealment. It’s basically stealing by lying.
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Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment & Embezzlement Laws and Defenses
2010
WHAT IS LARCENY?
Larceny is simply the crime of theft. Virginia courts define larceny as the wrongful or fraudulent taking of things of value, belonging to another, without that person or business’ consent, and with the intention to permanently deprive that person or business of the value of the items taken. Grand Larceny is a felony. Petit Larceny is a misdemeanor. They are divided by the value of the items stolen.
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