Alexandria, Virginia
Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result:

After extensive pretrial discussions, a misdemeanor charge of Domestic Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member in Alexandria, Virginia, charged under Va Law § 18.2-57.2, was DROPPED for insufficient evidence to prosecute.


§ 18.2-57.2. Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty.

A. Any person who commits an assault and battery against a family or household member is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

§ 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor.

The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are:(a) For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.

Learn more about Virginia Laws, Penalties and Defenses for Domestic Assault and Battery Charges here: Virginia Domestic Assault Laws & Penalties: Defense Attorney’s Explanation of Va Code 18.2-57.2 Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member

Read more about Fairfax Virginia criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who represented this client and achieved this result.


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