Posts Tagged ‘Alexandria Drug Lawyer’
CITY of ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Possession of Marijuana offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was DROPPED.
§ 18.2-250.1. Possession of marijuana unlawful
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess marijuana unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the Drug Control Act.
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
Misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License DROPPED and Speeding Ticket REDUCED in Arlington VA
2011
Arlington, VA: Class 1 misdemeanor charge of Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License, (which carries up to a year in jail under VA Code 46.2-301) was DROPPED due to improper notice. Speeding ticket was REDUCED to a lower speed with only a $25 fine.
Juvenile Marijuana Drug Possession Misdemeanor Charge Results in DIVERSION in Alexandria Virginia
2011
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: A juvenile’s first offense marijuana possession charge (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was processed through the DIVERSION program and will be erased from client’s record after completion of 24 hours of community service.
§ 18.2-250.1. Possession of marijuana unlawful
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess marijuana unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the Drug Control Act.
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
Read more about Juvenile Defense here: Virginia Juvenile Defense | A criminal lawyer’s explanation of juvenile delinquency crimes, arrests and court proceedings
Alexandria Virginia Charges: Class 6 Felony Possession of three weapons and a bullet-proof vest while in possession of Drugs, VA Code 18.2-308.4, with a mandatory 5 year prison sentence upon conviction, was REDUCED / AMENDED to a Misdemeanor Reckless Handling of a Firearm. Class 5 Felony sale, gift, distribution or possession with intent to sell, give or distribute marijuana, VA Code 18.2-248.1 remained unchanged. Client chose to avoid trial and sentencing by a jury through a plea to the above amended weapon offense and PWID charge for a total of 3.5 years to serve.
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
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
Felony Drug Possession Charge with Intent to Distribute to be DISMISSED in Fairfax Virginia
2011
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
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
Felony Marijuana Drug Distribution Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL in Fairfax Virginia
2011
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
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
Fairfax County, Virginia: Possession of Marijuana Charge (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was reduced to a Paraphernalia charge (VA Code 18.2-265.5), even though the case was solid and the defendant had a prior drug conviction.
Read more about Drug / Marijuana Law here: Virginia Drug Charges | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of possession, distribution and arrest laws
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