Posts Tagged ‘DISTRIBUTION’
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
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
NORTHERN VIRGINIA:
Result: Felony conspiracy was DROPPED, Misdemeanor reckless driving was DROPPED, and Felony selling/distribution was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor possession charge with NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME!
Client was facing 21 years in prison with 2 years at minimum as he was charged.
1) Class 5 Felony selling, distributing, possession with intent to distribute, over 1/2 ounce but not over 5 pounds of marijuana under VA Code 18.2-248
2) Class 5 Felony conspiracy to sell, distribute, possession with intent to distribute, over .5 oz but not over 5 pounds of marijuana
3) Class 1 Misdemeanor reckless driving by speed 96 in a 70 mph zone under VA Code 46.2-862 (almost eluding)
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 Reckless Driving and other criminal traffic violations here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Criminal Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
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