This article is reposted from FORBES in the same manner as it appears on their site. MAR 31, 2016 @ 06:00 AM 11,398 VIEWS LAPD Warrant Lets Cops Open Apple iPhone With Owner’s Fingerprints By: Thomas Fox-Brewster “I cover crime, privacy and security in digital and physical forms.” As CEO Tim Cook and the FBI […]
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This article is reposted from FORBES in the same manner as it appears on their site. FEB 18, 2016 @ 09:40 AM 178,647 VIEWS FBI Can Use Dead Suspects’ Fingerprints To Open iPhones — It Might Be Cops’ Best Bet By: Thomas Fox-Brewster ,FORBES STAFF “I cover crime, privacy and security in digital and physical […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A former employee of a presidential candidate was accused by the employer of Breaking and Entering at Night to Commit Larceny, Felony Grand Larceny, and Felony Drug Possession of a Schedule II narcotic. These charges amounted to a maximum of 50 years of imprisonment. Each of the three […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Drug Charge – Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, VA Code 18.2-248.1, was DISMISSED after completion of an ASAP program, even though client was a repeat drug offender. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent […]
Criminal 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 […]
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 Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana […]
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 […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) – with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .15. Under VA law, he was facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 5 days and a maximum sentence of up to 1 year in jail, license suspension for 12 months, […]
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 Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug […]
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 […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement / Police charge under VA Code 18.2-461 was DROPPED after a preliminary hearing for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. § 18.2-461. Falsely summoning or giving false reports to law-enforcement officials. It […]
Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal defense attorney case result: Felony Fraud Charge / Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses under VA Code 18.2-178 was DISMISSED for insufficient evidence after a preliminary hearing. Read more about Fraud Law here: Virginia Fraud Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of false pretenses, check fraud, forgery and white collar crimes […]
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 a second offense – the defendant had a prior drug conviction. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, […]