Posts Tagged ‘Drug Defense Lawyer in Alexandria’
Second Possession of Marijuana Charge REDUCED / AMENDED to Paraphernalia in Alexandria VA
2012
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Second Offense Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor charge (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was AMENDED to VA Code 54.1-3466, Possession of Paraphernalia, with a $100 fine. Client was thus able to keep his driver’s license, didn’t have to go to jail, didn’t have to take drug classes, and didn’t have to perform community service.
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
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal felony drug charges for distribution of hydromorphone in the form of Dilaudid pills – 21 USC 841 (Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance) and 21 USC 846 (Conspiracy to Distribute) – with a sentencing guidelines range of 37 to 46 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued for 35 months of incarceration. Final judgement resulted in only 27 months of incarceration with recommendation for the RDAP drug program which would result in a 12-month early release (with other sentencing conditions). Related Oxycodone / Oxy pill charges were dropped.
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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was DROPPED after completion of community service.
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
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