VIRGINIA LAW ON DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE Virginia law punishes driving behavior as a crime. If you drive in Virginia after your driver’s license was suspended or revoked, you will be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor offense under VA Law 46.2-301 (shared by county code 82-1-6 in Fairfax). A third or subsequent offense […]
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI and DUI and associated misdemeanor charges at the Pentagon Reservation in Virginia under 32 CFR 234.17 resulted in DISMISSAL of the DWI charge, the Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, and the Driving on Suspended charge, with a plea […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal charge for Driving on Suspended license after a Federal DUI conviction resulted in DISMISSAL of the charge. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – Alexandria, VA.
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Fairfax County VA Code 18.2-272 charge from a vehicle collision traffic accident, a Class 1 Misdemeanor, for Driving on a Suspended License after DUI Revocation for a DUI 2nd Offense, resulted in only 1 week in jail. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License, Misdemeanor Failure to Appear First Offense, and Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Second Offense, were all DROPPED for insufficient evidence. In the City of Alexandria General District Court District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314.
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charges for an Altered or Forged License Plate or Decals and for Driving on a Suspended License were both DROPPED due to lack of sufficient evidence. Arlington County General District Court at 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, Virginia. Virginia Law Sections: § 46.2-722. Altered or forged license plates or decals; […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: 3 misdemeanor charges resulted as follows: Second charge for Possession of Marijuana (VA Code 18.2-250.1) will be DISMISSED after 1st Offender treatment, related 5th Reckless Driving by Speed misdemeanor charge (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a regular speeding ticket at a reduced speed, and related Driving on Suspended […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Second DWI arrest, taking place in Fairfax County 3 months after a prior DUI conviction in Arlington, (VA Code 18.2-266) resulted in only 30 days to serve, with the other standard DUI penalties. Related Refusal charge and Driving on a Suspended License charge were both dropped.
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Trial for Class 1 Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License after DUI Revocation in Fairfax County (VA Code 18.2-272) resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a Class 2 offense under Va Code 46.2-300, with just a $100 fine. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: VA Code 46.2-301 Class 1 Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License after DUI License Revocation in another state was DROPPED at the first appearance. § 46.2-301. Driving while license, permit, or privilege to drive suspended or revoked. A. In addition to any other penalty provided by this section, […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor Third offense Driving on a Suspended license under 46.2-301, with a mandatory jail term of a minimum of 10 days in jail if found guilty, was REDUCED to a first offense charge with no active jail time and only a 29 day suspension period and a […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: 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.
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: 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) and related traffic ticket were both DROPPED.
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: 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 […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA DUI ATTORNEY RESULT: Client was facing 3 criminal charges: Misdemeanor DUI Second Offense (VA Code 18.2-266), Misdemeanor Refusal to Submit to a Breath / Blood test, and Misdemeanor Driving on Revoked License Pursuant to DUI conviction. The evidence in this case overwhelmingly favored the government, as the client was recorded by the police […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor Charge of Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License (VA Code 46.2-301) was DROPPED for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Review all case results: Case Results
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Federal probation is guided by 18 U.S.C. §3563 – Conditions of probation. The authorized terms of probation for federal offenses are— (1) for a felony, not less than one nor more than five years; (2) for a misdemeanor, not more than five years; and (3) for an infraction, not more than one year. Federal Conditions […]
Virginia DWI / DUI First Offense Virginia classifies 1st Offense DUI and DWI offenses as Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal acts punishable by up to 1 year in jail, a fine between $250.00 and $2,500.00, at least one year of driver’s license suspension, probation, and alcohol education classes. The punishment increases significantly if you were arrested […]
Hit and Run in Virginia: Leaving the Scene of an Accident What are hit and run laws in Virginia? Under Virginia law, a Hit and Run is defined as a criminal offense, and it is charged when you leave the scene of an accident / collision without providing your insurance information to the other driver. […]
Virginia DWI & DUI Laws and Penalties: VA Law 18.2-266 Virignia drunk driving laws are outlined in VA Code 18.2-266, which criminalizes DUI, DWI, and DUID as misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses. Virginia classifies first offense and second offense DUI / DWI cases as class 1 Misdemeanor crimes, punishable by up to 1 year in […]
Review Our Drug / Marijuana Case Results This is a chart of the maximum fines and terms of imprisonment that may be imposed as a consequence of conviction for violation of Simple Possession of marihuana and other drugs under the federal Controlled Substances Act and other drug and marijuana laws. 21 U.S. Code § 844 […]
POLICE OFFICER TRUSTED LAW FIRM MEDVIN LAW PLC is one of the very few law firms trusted by Virginia police officers for the defense of serious internal investigations, criminal investigations, and personal traffic and family/domestic accusations. Attorney Marina Medvin has represented police officers, their friends, and their family members from many of the local VA/DC […]
FAILURE TO APPEAR IS A VIRGINIA MISDEMEANOR & FELONY OFFENSE Forgetting to show up in a Virginia court or skipping it on purpose is a crime. If you were supposed to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge, then not showing up is a Class 1 misdemeanor offense. If you were supposed to be there […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT Felony charges for object sexual penetration by force, Va Law 18.2-67.2, punished by a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 5 years per count, resulted in DROPPED charges for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who […]
Prohibition on Possessing Firearms While Under Protective Order Any person subject to a Protective Order is prohibited from possessing firearms while the Order is in effect under Virginia law. A violation of this law is punished as a Class 6 felony, by up to 5 years in prison and a $2500.00 fine. See Va Law […]
Boating Criminal Offenses “Boat DWI / DUI” is known as a BUI / BWI: Operating Boat While Intoxicated Virginia law section 29.1-738 punishes operating a boat while intoxicated with a BAC level of .08 or above, or under the influence of drugs. This is a Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by up to 1 […]
Virginia Firearms Offenses Penalty Table Description of Offense Code Section Criminal Classification Maximum Imprisonment Maximum Fine Brandishing firearm Va. Code 18.2-282 Class 1 Misdemeanor 12 Months $2,500.00 Fine Brandishing near School Va. Code 18.2-282 Class 6 Felony 5 Years $2,500.00 Fine Reckless handling of firearm Va. Code 18.2-56.1 Class 1 Misdemeanor 12 Months $2,500.00 Fine […]
GENERAL ORDER FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS CANCELS ORDER DATED: 7-1-12 §1 NUMBER: 301 DATE: 3-20-15 II. The purpose of this order is to establish procedures to be followed when it is necessary to investigate the actions or conduct of any employee of the Police Department. These procedures will ensure the complete examination […]
GENERAL ORDER FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND APPEALS NUMBER: 310.2 CANCELS ORDER DATED: 10-1-11 DATE: 4-1-14 PURPOSEThe purpose of this order is to establish specified procedures pertaining to disciplinary actions and appeals within the Department. The scope of authority is defined for those levels of command authorized to impose formal disciplinary action […]
Is it illegal to forge a marijuana or drug prescription? Yes. Virginia Code 18.2-258.1 criminalizes obtaining or procuring the administration of controlled substances by fraud, lying or forgery. This means that individuals who forge prescriptions for marijuana or increase the dose that is prescribed are committing a class 6 felony. Related crimes include prescription pad […]
Virginia Law Concealed Weapons and Concealed Handgun Permits § 18.2-308. Carrying concealed weapons; exceptions; penalty. A. If any person carries about his person, hidden from common observation, (i) any pistol, revolver, or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind by action of an explosion of any combustible material; (ii) any […]
VIOLATING DUI PROBATION: ASAP VIOLATION / ASAP NON-COMPLIANCE Imposition of Suspended Sentence Upon conviction of a DWI offense, Virignia courts sentence guilty persons to jail time and a fine, and frequently suspend positions of the fine and the jail time conditioned on successful completion of the ASAP program. VASAP or ASAP is the Virginia Alcohol Safety […]
Virginia Bail and Bond Motions Alexandria | Fairfax | Arlington Individuals charged with serious offenses and individuals who have a history of not appearing in court, will not be set free after an arrest (bail will be denied by the magistrate.) The defendant will need to have an attorney file a motion on his behalf […]
SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR JUVENILES UNDER VIRGINIA LAW Juvenile criminal defense is different under Virginia law from adult criminal defense. Juveniles generally experience more lenient treatment under Virginia Law. Crimes by Juveniles are generally prosecuted as delinquency acts in Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Juveniles are defined by their age for purposes of prosecution: […]
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that “[no] person . . . shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” In Miranda v. Arizona, the United States Supreme Court extended the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination to individuals subjected to custodial interrogation by […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by the City of Alexandria Police Department resulted in no charges filed. Rape is a felony punishable by life in prison under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61: Rape A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or her spouse, […]
List of Local City Ordinance Criminal Offenses in the City of Alexandria, Virginia Sec. 13-1-1 – Abusive language. If any person shall, within the city, in the presence or hearing of another, curse or abuse such person, or use any violent, abusive language to such person concerning himself or any of his relations, or otherwise […]
Alexandria Virginia DWI & DUI Laws and Penalties: Law 18.2-266 What are the DUI and DWI laws in Alexandria, Virginia? Alexandria’s DUI and DWI laws are outlined in VA Law 18.2-266, encompassing behaviors known as DUI, DWI, and DUID as a class 1 misdemeanor drunk driving offense. Alexandria punishes DUI and DWI convictions by up to 1 year […]
Overview of Virginia Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Non-criminal Offenses Virginia offenses are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors. Offenses that are punishable by confinement in a prison are deemed felonies; all other criminal offenses are misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are violations of public order and not deemed to be criminal in nature. Definition of a Misdemeanor under […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Felony Arson / Malicious Burning Charge (VA Code 18.2-81) resulted in no active jail time, with a fully suspended jail sentence. Call for additional information. Law § 18.2-81. Burning or destroying personal property, standing grain, etc. If any person maliciously, or with intent to defraud an insurance company or other person, […]
WHAT IS THE CRIME OF OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENSES IN VIRGINIA? False Pretense is the crime charged when money or ownership of property is obtained from a person by intentional misrepresentation, trick, or lying. The most commonly charged False Pretense crime occurs when individuals receive cash in exchange for fake or fraudulent checks at […]
Virginia Rape Law Rape is a serious felony offense under Virginia Law 18.2-61. It is punished by a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, with a minimum penalty of five years in prison. Adult rape is defined as having sexual intercourse with another, against their will, by force, threat, or intimidation. The force, threat, or intimidation element is judged […]
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by Arlington County Police resulted in NO CHARGES filed. The client was cleared. Rape is a serious felony offense punishable by life imprisonment under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61. Rape. A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or […]
FAIRFAX, VA: Reckless Driving 100 MPH over the limit, a jailable misdemeanor offense under Va Law 46.2-862, resulted in NO JAIL TIME. Instead, client’s driving privileges in Virginia were suspended for 3 months, but his out-of-state driver’s license was unaffected outside of Virginia. Client was also sentenced to pay a $250 fine. Va Code 46.2-862 […]
Arlington, VA Criminal Attorney Case Result Felony Eluding Police and endangering the officer under Va Law 46.2-817 in Arlington, Virginia, resulted in a reduction of the charge to a Misdemeanor, with no jail time. Punished only by a fine, license suspension for 2 months, and mental health treatment. § 46.2-817. Disregarding signal by law-enforcement […]
ARLINGTON VA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Probation Violation charge under VA Code 19.2-306, for violating the terms of DUI First Offense probation – specifically, for showing up to serve the DUI jail sentence while intoxicated with a BAC of .29, resulted in just 5 additional days to serve and extended period of unsupervised probation. Arlington […]
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Possession of Marijuana on federal US Military base Fort Belvoir, Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of charge prior to first court date. Read more about Federal Marijuana Law here: Federal Penalties & Defense for Simple Possession of Marijuana and […]
Fairfax County, Virginia Criminal Laws and Penalties Fairfax County enforces Virginia felony and misdemeanor laws, in addition to Fairfax County local laws. Fairfax County Police Department enforces local Fairfax County laws and Virginia laws through citations, summons, and arrest. Misdemeanors, traffic tickets, Reckless Driving citations, and DWI charges are prosecuted in the Fairfax County General […]
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT:Federal misdemeanor charge for a Juvenile Recklessly Driving by Speeding 86/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in reduction of the speed, a fine for the reduced ticket, and 20 hours of community service. License was […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS: Class 2 Misdemeanor charge for Va Code 46.2-613 registration violation was DROPPED at first hearing. Courthouse: Arlington County General District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201 § 46.2-613. Offenses relating to registration, licensing, and certificates of title; penalty. No person shall: 1. Operate or permit the […]
FAIRFAX RECKLESS DRIVING ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 101/55, Va Code 46.2-862, resulted in just 2 months of a suspended license and NO JAIL TIME. (The expected disposition from a judge in a reckless speeding case is 1-2 days in jail for every mile sped over 90MPH.) Fairfax County General District […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charge, bench warrant issued, for Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor charge was DISMISSED based on defense counsel argument. City of Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. § 19.2-128. Penalties for failure to appear. A. Whoever, having been released pursuant […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Probation Violation charge under VA Code 19.2-306, for violating the terms of DUI ASAP probation – specifically, for having two alcohol-positive test readings on the ignition interlock device – was DISMISSED at the first court appearance. City of Alexandria General District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Defendant was charged with Reckless Driving by Speeding 88/55, admitted to possessing a significant amount of Marijuana in his vehicle, and admitted to smoking marijuana before driving. The Reckless Driving by Speed (Va Code 46.2-862) DROPPED. A DUI charge for driving under the influence of marijuana was avoided. The Possession of […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Probation Violation charge under VA Code 19.2-306, for violating the terms of DUI First Offense probation – specifically, for accruing a new DUI charge within a month of the DUI First Offense conviction, and being found guilty of the DUI Second offense in the same courthouse as the first […]
ARLINGTON DWI ATTORNEY RESULT: A Virginia first DUI offense with a BAC of .29 on the PBT on the was given standard first offender penalties and no active jail time. Related misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License – Third Offense, and traffic infraction charges were DROPPED.
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Probation Violation charge under VA Code 19.2-306, for violating the terms of DUI ASAP probation – specifically, for not completing the required ASAP classes – was DISMISSED. City of Alexandria General District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Read more about DUI Law: Virginia DUI Laws, Penalties and […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Probation Violation charge under VA Code 19.2-306, for violating the terms of DUI ASAP probation – specifically, by having a positive alcohol reading on an ignition interlock device, was DISMISSED. City of Alexandria General District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Read more about DUI Law: Virginia DUI […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA DUI ATTORNEY RESULT: A First Offense DUI charge under Va Code 18.2-266 REDUCED to Reckless Driving, with only 6 months of a suspended driver’s license, ASAP classes, a $200 fine, and 24 hours at the detention center.
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 65 in a 35 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a related speeding ticket, at a REDUCED speed of 19 miles over. Defense counsel also secured […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Probation Violation (VA Code 19.2-306) for violating the terms of probation by accruing a new misdemeanor conviction in violation of uniform good behavior requirement, resulted in no jail time imposed, and instead the client’s probation period was extended. The defense prevailed over the prosecutor, who argued for 15 days of […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA DWI ATTORNEY RESULT: A second DUI offense, at a BAC level .17, occurring 5 weeks after the first DUI offense, resulted in the minimum penalties permitted by law, without the usual penalty enhancement for the close proximity of the offenses, after defense argument to the judge as to appropriate sentence. A related Driving […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 93 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with only a $300 fine as a penalty. Defense counsel won in […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 73 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with only a $50 fine as a penalty. Client’s record will not have […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Felony Grand Larceny / Shoplifting (VA Code 18.2-95, 18.2-103) was first REDUCED to a Misdemeanor shoplifting charge – which will be DISMISSED after a year of good behavior. No classes, no fines, no suspended jail time. Arlington County General District Court at 1425 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. Read […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Virginia Felony Hit and Run charge, VA law § 46.2-894, was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with only a $200 fine. No suspended jail sentence, no license suspension, and no restitution was ordered.
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: DUI Probation violation charge for violating probation through acquiring a new alcohol-related conviction (VA Code 19.2-306, 18.2-271.1), and through violating ASAP rules by consuming alcohol, resulted in NO JAIL TIME, a rare occurrence for these types of violations. The client was facing 30 days in jail on this violation, which is […]
ATTORNEY RESULT, ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: A second DUI Offense under VA Code 18.2-266, accompanied by four related misdemeanor and traffic infractions for Driving on Suspended License (VA Code 18.2-272) and the like, taking place within 2 months of the first DUI conviction in Fairfax Virginia, resulted in: only 20 days to serve – the bare minimum […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana (VA Code 18.250.1) was AMENDED to Trespass with just a $100 fine. No loss of license, no ASAP classes, and no suspended sentences. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Felony & […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Second DUI arrest under VA Code 18.2-266, with an elevated BAC level of .19, and taking place 7 months after a prior DWI arrest in Prince William County, resulted in a DUI 1st conviction with only 5 days to serve, with the other standard DUI penalties. A related Driving on a Suspended License […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Trial for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer, Brandishing a Firearm (VA Code 18.2-282), and Driving on a Suspended License, resulted in a NOT GUILTY finding for the Impersonating Law Enforcement charge and the Driving on Suspended charge, and no active jail time for the brandishing charge, accompanied by forfeiture […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drinking alcohol in public, a misdemeanor charge under Va Code 4.1-308, for drinking alcohol at an outdoor concert, was DROPPED at the first court appearance.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: DUI Drunk Driving charge in the Pentagon area, with a BAC level of .14 (32 CFR 234.17), a Second Offense within 5 Years, was REDUCED and sentenced as a First Offense with no jail time. Prior offense […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Probation violation charge (VA Code 19.2-306, 18.2-271.1) for a DUI Drunk Driving charge (VA Code 18.2-266) with a BAC of .16 and 175 days in jail from the client’s previously suspended sentence hanging over the client’s head has been DISMISSED. Read more about DUI Law: Virginia DUI Laws, Penalties and Defenses Explained […]
Virginia Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria: 4 Felony charges – Malicious Wounding by Mob (2 counts), Robbery, and Burglary, for which the accused would face 35 to Life at a jury trial, were amended as follows: the Robbery charge was DROPPED, one count of Malicious Wounding was REDUCED to misdemeanor Assault, the Burglary […]
Arlington, Virginia: Eluding Police (Va Code 46.2-817) while driving drunk at a BAC level of .18 (VA Code 18.2-266) resulted in the minimum penalties for each offense, with just 5 days to serve.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: A felony Hit & Run Charge under VA law § 46.2-894 for Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident with injuries to persons in Alexandria was REDUCED to a misdemeanor and punished by 30 days of work release in lieu of a regular jail sentence, and a fine of $100. Related Driving on […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia: Federal Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (21 USC 844) from the Wolf Trap Park will be DISMISSED after completion of one year of probation. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: In order to avoid Felony prosecution, client pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor Hit & Run Charge (VA Code § 46.2-894) without active jail time, together with Driving on Suspended license charge. Client was represented by Alexandria attorney Marina Medvin. Read more about Hit and Run Law:Virginia Hit and Run Laws, Penalties and Defenses […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was AMENDED / REDUCED to a Trespass charge with no suspended jail time, no loss of license, and just a penalty of a $200 fine. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, […]
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor charge of disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop / eluding police (VA Code 46.2-817) was REDUCED from a crime to a traffic infraction with a fine. § 46.2-817. Disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop; eluding police; penalties. A. Any person who, having received a visible or audible signal from […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: 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 […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor larceny charge of receiving stolen goods (VA Code 18.2-108) has been DROPPED, while the associated driving / vehicle Class 1 misdemeanor charges of Possessing Vehicle Title Issued to Another (VA Code 46.2-618) and Driving on a Suspended License (VA Code 46.2-301) resulted in NO ACTIVE […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Two misdemeanor traffic offenses – Driving on a Suspended License, No Operator’s License, and No license Plate charge, with a client who had a record of -8, plead to a single misdemeanor charge with the other offenses […]
Arlington, Virginia: Misdemeanor DUI (VA Code 18.2-266) with a BAC of .15 (mandatory minimum jail sentence level) and a Misdemeanor Refusal (VA Code 18.2-268.3) charge resulted in a plea of guilty to the DUI with NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME (90 days in jail sentenced but all were suspended) $300 active fine, ASAP, and license suspension […]