Fairfax Criminal Case Results
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Fairfax County DWI Charge with BAC .22 REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail
DWI Charge with BAC .22 REDUCED to Reckless Driving Fairfax Virginia DUI Attorney Case Result A DWI charge with a BAC level of .22, as well as cannabinoids in the system, resulted in a plea deal to Reckless Driving with no active jail time. Client was penalized by a $250 [...]
Fairfax County Charges: Felony Eluding, DUI w/ BAC .15, Reckless Driving 125 MPH – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Felony Eluding, DUI w/ BAC .15, Reckless Driving 125 MPH – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED Fairfax Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Serious charges of felony eluding by speeding away from officers at 125 MPH on I66 in Fairfax County, Reckless Driving by speed, and a DUI with a BAC of [...]
Felony and Misdemeanor False Pretenses Charges ALL DISMISSED in Fairfax VA
False Pretenses Charges Under Va Code 18.2-178 DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Three total charges, one felony and two misdemeanors, for making fraudulent returns at a major department store, resulted in complete DISMISSAL and a clean record for the client. This case was won by experienced Fairfax [...]
DWI Maiming Felony Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving, Results in Only $250 Fine
DWI Maiming Felony Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving – Results in NO JAIL and No License Loss Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 6 felony charge for Maiming while DWI under Va Code § 18.2-51.4 was REDUCED and AMENDED to Reckless Driving and penalized by only a [...]
Fairfax County Hit and Run Charges Avoided During Police Investigation
Fairfax County Hit and Run Charges Avoided During Police Investigation Fairfax, Virginia | Hit and Run Defense Attorney A Fairfax County Police Hit and Run investigation for crashing into multiple unattended vehicles and leaving the scene of the accident resulted in avoidance of criminal charges and non-prosecution during the investigation [...]
Reckless Driving 90 MPH in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED
Reckless Driving 90 MPH REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, VA Code 46.2-862, for speeding 90 MPM in Fairfax County, Virginia, resulted in a reduction of the charge to Improper Driving — with no jail time and no license suspension, [...]
DWI 2nd Offense in 10 Years with BAC .22 and Collision – Charges DISMISSED in Fairfax Virginia
DWI 2nd Offense in 10 Years with BAC .22 and Collision- Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Attorney Case Result A drunk driving arrest following a collision in Fairfax, Virginia under Va Law 18.2-266, with a BAC of .22 was DISMISSED as a matter of law on defense attorney’s motions. [...]
DUI with BAC .15 and Possession of Drugs REDUCED, No Jail
DUI with BAC .15 and Possession of Drugs REDUCED, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Attorney Case Result After being stopped for speeding 100 MPH, client was charged with DUI with a BAC > .15, as well as Reckless Driving by Speed and felony Possession of Drugs. The drunk driving [...]
Reckless Driving by Speed 100 MPH Results in $100 Fine, No Jail
Reckless Driving by Speed 100 MPH Results in $100 Fine, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding 100 MPM in Fairfax County, VA resulted in no jail time and no license suspension, only a $100 [...]
Possession of Cocaine Felony Charge DISMISSED
Possession of Cocaine Felony Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, VA | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax County felony charge for Possession of Schedule I/II substance under § 18.2-250, Cocaine, while also driving under the influence with a BAC > .15, resulted in a reduction of the drug charge and its eventual [...]
Reckless Driving 108 MPH in Fairfax VA Results in No Jail Time
A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding over 100 MPM (108 MPH by pace) in Fairfax County, VA resulted in no jail time, a $250 fine, and 3 months loss of driving privileges.
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 92 MPH Charge DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 92 MPH Charge DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding 92 MPH in Fairfax County, VA resulted in charges dismissed for insufficient evidence to prosecute. All penalties were accordingly avoided. [...]
Second DWI in 5 Years REDUCED in Fairfax VA
Second DWI in 5 Years REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Lawyer Case Result The client was charged with a DWI Second Offense in Fairfax County just one month after completing probation for his first DUI offense. His attorney successfully negotiated an amendment to his DWI 2nd offense charge to a [...]
Fairfax Virginia DUI Charge DISMISSED
Virginia DUI Charge DISMISSED Fairfax Virginia DUI Lawyer Case Result A drunk driving arrest in Fairfax, Virginia under Va Law 18.2-266, with a BAC of .13, was DISMISSED as a matter of law after defense counsel arguments. The client walked away with no DUI penalties. A related Reckless Driving charge [...]
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving 85 MPH Charge DROPPED
Reckless Driving Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding 85 MPH in a 55 MPH in Fairfax County, VA resulted in charges being DROPPED, which means non-prosecuted. Client walked away without penalties. Fairfax County General [...]
Reckless Driving 108/55 in Fairfax County – No Jail time
Reckless Driving 108/55 Results in No Jail time Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding 108 MPH in a 55 MPH in Fairfax County, VA resulted in no jail time for a first-time offense. The offense was punished [...]
Felony Embezzlement Investigation and Larceny Charges Results in Non-Prosecution, Return of Seized Cash
Felony Embezzlement Investigation and Larceny Charges Results in Non-Prosecution, Return of Seized Cash Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony embezzlement investigation with a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of cell phones and thousands of dollars in cash resulted in misdemeanor larceny charges brought against [...]
Assault and Brandishing Firearm Charges DISMISSED in Fairfax County Circuit Court
Assault and Brandishing Firearm Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A client who was initially convicted of Assault and Brandishing a firearm in Fairfax County General District Court, and sentenced to five days in jail, appealed the decision to Circuit Court. His defense attorney filed three [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving 118/55 Results in NO JAIL
Virginia Reckless Driving 118/55 Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Repeat offender charged with class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving for speeding 118 MPH in a 55 MPH area was able to walk away without a jail sentence. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense [...]
Felony Carnal Knowledge and Solicitation of a Minor Charges REDUCED to Misdemeanors
Felony Carnal Knowledge and Solicitation of a Minor Charges REDUCED to Misdemeanors Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with Class 4 felony carnal knowledge of a child between ages 13 and 15, Va Code 18.2-63, and the use of a communication device to solicit a [...]
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault & Battery Against a Family or Household Member Charge DISMISSED
Domestic Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Domestic Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member under Va Law § 18.2-57.2 was DISMISSED for insufficient evidence. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney [...]
Fairfax VA Felony Assault on Law Enforcement Officers, 3 Charges DISMISSED
Felony Assault on Law Enforcement Officers, 3 Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Three felony counts of Assault on Law Enforcement Officers under Va Law 18.2-57, each count penalized by a mandatory minimum penalty of 6 months in jail – adding up to one and a [...]
Virginia 4th Offense Felony DUI REDUCED to Lesser Offense
4th Offense Felony DUI REDUCED to Lesser Offense Fairfax Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result 4th Offense DUI charge under Va Law 18.2-266, after prior Felony DUI conviction as well as misdemeanor DUI convictions, resulted in an amendment and reduction of the charge what eliminated the mandatory minimum jail [...]
Misdemeanor Selling Alcohol to Minor Va Code 4.1-304 Charge DROPPED
Misdemeanor Selling Alcohol to Minor Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 misdemeanor charge for selling alcohol to a minor under Va Code 4.1-304 was DROPPED for insufficient evidence. Read more about top rated and highly experienced criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who represented [...]
Felony Object Sexual Penetration Charges DROPPED
Felony Object Sexual Penetration Charges DROPPED 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 [...]
Fairfax Virginia DWI Charge 18.2-266 DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence
DWI Charge 18.2-266 DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result DWI arrest in Fairfax, Virginia, charged under Va Code 18.2-266, was DROPPED (not prosecuted) for insufficient evidence. Client pled No Contest to a related non-criminal Refusal citation. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina [...]
Breaking and Entering and Grand Larceny Felony Charges DISMISSED
Breaking and Entering and Grand Larceny Felony Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Juvenile criminal charges for Felony Breaking and Entering and Grand Larceny were initially reduced and amended to two Misdemeanor charges of Unlawful Entry and Petit Larceny, and after compliance with agreed-upon conditions, the [...]
DUI Arrest After Serious Collision and BAC .24 – Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail
DUI Arrest After Serious Collision and BAC .24 – Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI arrest in Fairfax, following a serious collision with injuries and a with a BAC of .24 (10 days of mandatory minimum jail time required, as [...]
Fairfax VA Drunk Driving Arrest BAC .19 REDUCED, No Jail Time
Drunk Driving Arrest BAC .19 REDUCED, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Drunk driving arrest under Va Law 18.2-266 in Fairfax with a BAC of .19 (5 days of mandatory minimum jail time required, as charged) was REDUCED to a .08 DUI and penalized at [...]
Felony Grand Larceny and Misdemeanor Petit Larceny, ALL CHARGES DROPPED
Felony Grand Larceny and Misdemeanor Petit Larceny, ALL CHARGES DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result The client was a first-time offender facing multiple larceny charges: Felony shoplifting / grand larceny under Va Law 18.2-95 and Va Law 18.2-103 Grand Larceny /Concealment, and a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny / [...]
Virginia First Offense Reckless Driving 20+ MPH Over The Limit REDUCED
First Offense Reckless Driving 20+ MPH Over The Limit REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result First offense, class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving for speeding more than 20 MPH over the limit, was REDUCED to Improper Driving, a non-criminal traffic violation with minimum DMV points and a [...]
Virginia DWI Arrest Following Collision, BAC .17, Charge REDUCED – NO JAIL
DWI Arrest Following Collision, BAC .17, Charge REDUCED – NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result DWI arrest after a collision, BAC of .17 (5 days of mandatory minimum jail time required, as charged) was REDUCED to a .08, and penalized minimum first offense penalties, NO JAIL [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED & AMENDED to Trespass
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED & AMENDED to Trespass Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First offense felony shoplifting / grand larceny under Va Law 18.2-95 / Va Law 18.2-103 Grand Larceny / Concealment – for an allegation of taking merchandise out of a store without paying [...]
Fairfax Virginia DUI Manslaughter Charges DISMISSED
DUI Manslaughter Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with DUI Manslaughter / Involuntary Manslaughter under Virginia Code § 18.2-36.1, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The charges stemmed from an allegation that the Client was driving under the influence [...]
Felony Charges for PWID Schedule I/II Acid Tabs & LSD and Related Firearms Charges DISMISSED
Felony Charges for PWID Schedule I/II Acid Tabs & LSD and Related Firearms Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony charge for the Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID) Acid Tabs / LSD under Va Law 18.2-248 was AMENDED to Possession under Va Law 18.2-251, [...]
NOT GUILTY – 1st Offense DUI with BAC .16 in Fairfax, Virginia
NOT GUILTY – 1st Offense DUI with BAC .16 Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result NOT GUILTY verdict at Fairfax trial for a DUI arrest, Va Law 18.2-266, with a BAC of .16 (which would have resulted in a mandatory minimum 5-day jail sentence if the client was [...]
NOT GUILTY Felony Strangulation and Misdemeanor Assault in Virginia
NOT GUILTY Felony Strangulation and Misdemeanor Assault Trial Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony strangulation charges were DROPPED prior to the start of trial and the trial for misdemeanor assault and battery resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict. Read more about experienced Fairfax Virginia criminal defense attorney [...]
NOT GUILTY of Second Offense Refusal to Submit to Alcohol Breath Test After DUI Arrest
NOT GUILTY of 2nd Offense Refusal to Submit to Alcohol Breath Test After DUI Arrest Fairfax County, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result NOT GUILTY verdict at trial for a DUI and for a second offense Refusal charge for refusing to submit to alcohol breath testing in Fairfax County, [...]
Felony Drug Distribution Adderall Charges DROPPED | Fairfax Virginia
Felony Drug Distribution Adderall Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony charge for the Distribution of Adderall under Va Law 18.2-248 by a juvenile at a public school was DISMISSED at the preliminary hearing. The juvenile student was able to keep a clean record. Adderall [...]
Reckless Driving Charge 46.2-852 DISMISSED
Reckless Driving Charge 46.2-852 DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A traffic misdemeanor crime of Reckless Driving Generally, Virginia Law 46.2-852, charged after Fairfax police arrived at a single-vehicle collision, resulted in DISMISSAL at the first hearing. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who [...]
Felony Malicious Wounding, Abduction, and Assault – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED | Fairfax, Virginia
Felony Malicious Wounding, Abduction, and Assault – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charges for Malicious Wounding (Va. Code § 18.2-51) and Abduction (Va. Code § 18.2-47), along with a misdemeanor Assault charge (Va. Code § 18.2-57)—all stemming from a physical altercation that resulted [...]
First Offense DWI w/ .15 BAC REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME
First Offense DWI w/ .15 BAC REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result First offense DWI charge with BAC of .15 (5 days of mandatory minimum jail time required, as charged) was reduced to a .08 DWI and penalized with probation and other mandatory first [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 82/55 on I495 REDUCED to No Point Infraction
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 82/55 on I495 REDUCED to No Point Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving 82 MPH in a 55 MPH zone on I495, a criminal offense under Va Law 46.2-862, resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the charge [...]
NOT GUILTY of DUI Second Offense with BAC .16 and Collision with Police Officer
NOT GUILTY of DUI Second Offense with BAC .16 and Collision with Police Officer Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Attorney Trial Result NOT GUILTY verdict at trial for a second offense DUI charge in Fairfax County, VA, under Virginia Law 18.2-266, with a blood alcohol content of .16, which mandates a [...]
Felony Probation Violation Charge DISMISSED | Fairfax, Virginia
Felony Probation Violation Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charge under § 19.2-306 for violation of probation on a felony conviction in Fairfax County Circuit Court resulted in DISMISSAL of the accusation after a contested hearing in which the defense attorney prevailed over the prosecutor. [...]
First Offense DUI With .19 BAC REDUCED, No Jail Time
First Offense DUI With .19 BAC REDUCED, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A first offense DUI charge in Fairfax County, VA, under Virginia Law 18.2-266, with a blood alcohol content of .19, which mandates a minimum 5-day jail sentence if convicted of the DUI [...]
Virginia Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony shoplifting / grand larceny under Va Law 18.2-95 / Va Law 18.2-103 Grand Larceny / Concealment was REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass, a misdemeanor. No jail time was ordered, and no conviction [...]
Felony Distribution of Hash Oil Charges REDUCED to Possession, No Jail Time
Felony Distribution of Hash Oil Charges REDUCED to Possession, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Charge for Distribution of Hash Oil under Va Law 18.2-248 for 50 cartridges was REDUCED and AMENDED to misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. The charge was penalized [...]
Virginia Domestic Assault with Firearm Charges DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence
Domestic Assault with Firearm Charges DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge for Assault and Battery On a Family or Household Member with a loaded firearm was DROPPED for after defense attorney argument on insufficient evidence to prosecute. Read more about Fairfax criminal [...]
Bond Granted for Non-Citizen Immigrant on Visa Accused of Felony Grand Larceny
Bond Granted for Non-Citizen Immigrant on Visa Accused of Felony Grand Larceny Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result An immigrant on a valid Visa to the US was held without bond on Felony Grand Larceny charges in Fairfax, Virginia. Defense counsel’s bond motion was granted and the accused [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 89/55 in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to Ticket
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 89/55 REDUCED to Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving 89 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, a jailable criminal offense under Va Law 46.2-862, resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the charge to a speeding [...]
Bond Motion Granted for Felony Strangulation with Injuries
Bond Motion Granted for Felony Strangulation with Injuries Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A US citizen with prior criminal convictions was held without bond on a Felony charge of Strangulation with Injury (VA Law 18.2-51.6) in Fairfax, Virginia. Defense counsel’s bond motion was granted and the accused was [...]
Virginia Felony Strangulation and Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence
Felony Strangulation and Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED For Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Strangulation under Va Code 18.2-51.6 and Misdemeanor Assault and Battery On a Family or Household Member under VA Code 18.2-57.2 for assault on girlfriend were both DROPPED for insufficient evidence to [...]
NOT GUILTY of Assault on Family or Household Member in Fairfax VA
NOT GUILTY of Assault on Family or Household Member Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Trial Result Arrest under VA Law 18.2-57.2, a misdemeanor charge for Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member in Fairfax County, resulted in a NOT GUILTY trial verdict. VA Law 18.2-57.2 classifies domestic [...]
Bond Motion Granted for Domestic Assault and Felony Strangulation
Bond Motion Granted for Domestic Assault and Felony Strangulation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A US citizen with prior criminal convictions was held without bond on a Felony charge of Strangulation with Injury (VA Law 18.2-51.6) and a misdemeanor charge of Domestic Assault, in Fairfax, Virginia. Defense counsel’s [...]
Reckless Driving 30 MPH Over REDUCED to Speeding 1 Mile Over
Reckless Driving 30 MPH Over REDUCED to Speeding 1 Mile Over Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result MISDEMEANOR charge of Reckless Driving 75 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, 30 MPH over the limit, a jailable misdemeanor offense under Va Law 46.2-862, resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT [...]
Fairfax ASAP Violation Charge DISMISSED
ASAP Violation Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax ASAP violation charge for positive alcohol readings on the ignition interlock device resulted in DISMISSAL of the charges. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who represented this client and achieved this result. Virginia Law [...]
Felony Arson Malicious Burning Personal Property 18.2-81 Results in NO JAIL
Felony Arson Malicious Burning Personal Property 18.2-81 Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 4 felony charge under Virginia Code § 18.2-81 for the malicious burning of personal property—an offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison—was resolved with no active jail [...]
Bond Motion Granted for Assault with a Firearm, DUI
Bond Motion Granted for Assault with a Firearm, DUI Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A US citizen with prior criminal record was held without bond on Misdemeanor charges of Assault with a Firearm and DUI in Fairfax, Virginia. Defense counsel’s bond motion was granted and the accused was [...]
Fairfax VA Felony Check Fraud, False Pretenses, ALL 4 CHARGES DISMISSED
Felony Check Fraud, False Pretenses, ALL 4 CHARGES DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Four Felony false pretense check charges under VA Law 18.2-178 for allegations of writing fraudulent checks were DISMISSED. Client avoided felony conviction and prison time. This case was won by experienced Fairfax criminal [...]
Fairfax Virginia Felony Hit and Run 46.2-895 Charge DISMISSED
Felony Hit and Run 46.2-895 Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-895, penalized by up to 10 years in prison, for leaving the scene of an accident in Fairfax County after a collision, resulted in DISMISSAL of the [...]
Felony Possession of Hash Oil 18.2-250 Charges DROPPED
Felony Possession of Hash Oil 18.2-250 Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony possession of Hash Oil in Fairfax County under VA Law 18.2-250, a class 5 Felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison, resulted in DROPPED charges. Related Possession of Marijuana charge was also [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 85 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket
Fairfax Reckless Driving 85 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result A misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving under Va Code 46.2-862, for speeding 85 MPH in a 55 MPH on I66 resulted in the charge being reduced to a speeding citation penalized by [...]
Bond Granted for Felony Charges of Abduction and Malicious Wounding
Bond Granted for Felony Charges of Abduction and Malicious Wounding Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A US citizen and first-time accused was held without bond on Felony Abduction and Malicious wounding charges in Fairfax, Virginia. Defense counsel’s bond motion was granted and the accused was released pending trial. Bond [...]
First Offense Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED in Fairfax County
First Offense Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Drunk in Public / Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge under Virginia Law 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, resulted in DROPPED charges at the first hearing. The client was able to maintain a clean [...]
Virginia DWI Charge 18.2-266 DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
DWI Charge 18.2-266 DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result DWI charge in Fairfax, Virginia under Va Law 18.2-266, with a blood alcohol content of .20%, resulted in DROPPED charges for insufficient evidence to prosecute. The client was facing a mandatory minimum of 5 days [...]
Felony Shoplifting Larceny Charges DISMISSED, Misdemeanor Shoplifting Amended to Trespass
Felony Shoplifting Larceny Charges DISMISSED, Misdemeanor Shoplifting Amended to Trespass Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with three larceny charges for shoplifting from three different stores in the Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax County. Two counts of felony shoplifting larceny under Va Law 18.2-95 / [...]
Grand Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property w/ Intent to Sell, and Possession of Burglarious Tools – All DISMISSED – No Jail Time on Misdemeanor
Grand Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property w/ Intent to Sell, and Possession of Burglarious Tools – All DISMISSED – No Jail Time on Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Grand larceny (two counts of Va Law 18.2-95), possession of stolen property with intent to sell (VA Law [...]
Fairfax VA DUI with BAC of .27 DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence
DUI with BAC of .27 DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI charge under 18.2-266, with a blood alcohol content of .27% and a collision, resulted in DROPPED charges for insufficient evidence to prosecute. The client was facing a mandatory minimum of 10 days [...]
Burglary and Grand Larceny Felony Charges DISMISSED
Burglary and Grand Larceny Felony Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Burglary and Grand Larceny charges, for breaking and entering into a store with a deadly weapon at night and stealing merchandise, were REDUCED to Misdemeanors and then DISMISSED after a 2 year good behavior period. [...]
VA Reckless Driving by Speeding 100 MPH – NO JAIL
First Offense Reckless Driving by Speeding 100 MPH – NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Reckless Driving 100 MPH over the limit, a jailable misdemeanor offense under Va Law 46.2-862, resulted in NO JAIL TIME for a first time offender. Instead, client’s driving privileges in [...]
Fairfax VA Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Trespass, NO JAIL
Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Trespass, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny, a first offense shoplifting charge under VA Code 18.2-95, for taking merchandise from a high end a department store in Fairfax County, was REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass. No JAIL TIME. [...]
26 Lbs of Marijuana – Distribution Charges REDUCED
26 Lbs of Marijuana – Distribution Charges REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Distribution of Marijuana, 6 Felony counts under Va Law 18.2-248.1, resulted in dismissal of 4 charges and a plea to a Distribution and a Possession with Intent to Distribute. Total marijuana value was over [...]
Fairfax Virginia Hit and Run Leaving the Scene of an Accident DISMISSED
Hit and Run Leaving the Scene of an Accident DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Virginia Hit and Run misdemeanor charge under VA Code 46.2-896, for leaving the scene of an accident in Fairfax, VA after a collision, resulted in DISMISSAL of the charge on the basis [...]
Fairfax ASAP Violation for New Criminal Conviction Results in NO JAIL TIME
ASAP Violation for New Criminal Conviction Results in NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax ASAP Violation charge for a new criminal conviction while on ASAP probation, resulted in imposition of a fine, but no other penalties. Client was discharged from probation as well, without [...]
Felony Embezzlement Second Offense REDUCED, NO JAIL
Felony Embezzlement Second Offense REDUCED, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second offense Felony Embezzlement charge was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor and resulted in NO JAIL TIME. County of Fairfax General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. This result was achieved through [...]
Fairfax Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED, NO JAIL
Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED, Results in NO Jail Time, No Penalties Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second Offense Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) was REDUCED to Misdemeanor Concealment. No jail ordered, no fine, no penalties. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, [...]
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 93/55 Results in NO JAIL Time
Reckless Driving 93/55 Results in NO JAIL Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 93 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in just a fine. No jail time, no license loss. Fairfax County Circuit Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. This result was [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Trespass
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Trespass Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting from a high end a department store was REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass. Penalty consisted of a $250 fine and 6 days in jail. Client was [...]
Fairfax Assault on Family Member Charges DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
Domestic Assault on Family Member Charges DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal charge for Assault and Battery on a Household Member in Fairfax County (Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charges under VA Code 18.2-57.2) for an allegation of a husband, military service member, pushing and [...]
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 89 MPH Charges DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
Reckless Driving 89 MPH Charges DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge in Fairfax County for Reckless Driving 89 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in DROPPED CHARGES for insufficient evidence, after a conviction for this charge was appealed to Circuit Court. Fairfax [...]
Domestic Assault Charge for Punching Girlfriend in the Face DISMISSED
Domestic Assault Charge for Punching Girlfriend in the Face DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Assault and Battery on a Household Member (Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charges under VA Code 18.2-57.2) for an allegation of a boyfriend punching his girlfriend in the face and causing bruising and redness [...]
Fairfax Cocaine Possession Charge Reduced – No Jail, No Probation
Felony Cocaine Possession Charge Reduced – No Jail, No Probation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charge for Possession of Cocaine in Fairfax, Virginia—a Schedule II controlled substance punishable as a Class 5 felony under VA Code § 18.2-250, carrying up to 10 years in prison—was [...]
Fairfax VA Schedule I Drug MDMA Possession with Intent to Distribute Charge DISMISSED
Felony Charge for Schedule I Drug MDMA Possession with Intent to Distribute DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I drug under VA Law 18.2-248 was first REDUCED to Felony Possession of Schedule I Drug, and then the reduced charge [...]
Drunk in Public Fairfax VA Charges DROPPED
Drunk in Public Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Drunk in Public in Fairfax VA, a Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, for behaving Drunk in Public in Fairfax County, resulted in DROPPED charges. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 [...]
Threatening Over Telephone Charges DROPPED in Fairfax VA
Threatening Over Telephone Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was accused of cursing and threatening a business over the telephone, a misdemeanor criminal offense under VA Code 18.2-427. Result: criminal charge was DROPPED at first hearing. In the General District Court for the County of Fairfax: [...]
Reckless Driving 95/55 Misdemeanor REDUCED, Just a Fine
Reckless Driving 95/55 Misdemeanor REDUCED, Just a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving 95 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in reduction of the speed to 90/55 and was punished only by a fine. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain [...]
PWID Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Charges DROPPED
PWID Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Two misdemeanor charges for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana under Va Code 18.2-248.1 were DROPPED after attorney negotiations. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chainbridge Rd, Fairfax, VA. This result [...]
Fairfax Public Intoxication Charges w/ Prior Record Results in DROPPED Charges
Fairfax Public Intoxication Charges w/ Prior Record Results in DROPPED Charges Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Public Intoxication, a Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, for behaving Drunk in Public in Fairfax County, resulted in DROPPED charges – notwithstanding client’s record of [...]
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Fairfax Virginia Charges DROPPED
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member aka Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charges under VA Code 18.2-57.2 resulted in charges being DROPPED for insufficient evidence. In the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for the County [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 90 MPH w/ Prior Record Results in Only a Fine
Reckless Driving 90 MPH w/ Prior Record Results in Only a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving at 90 MPH in a 55 zone, for a client who had multiple prior high-speed convictions, resulted in no jail time and no license suspension – [...]
Fairfax County Criminal Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to Improper Driving Citation
Criminal Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to Improper Driving Citation Fairfax County, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving at 84 MPH in a 65 zone resulted in an REDUCTION and amendment of the charge to a citation for Improper Driving, punished by just a fine. [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Second Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time
Felony Grand Larceny Second Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second Offense Felony Grand Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-95 was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor. No jail ordered, no fine, no penalties. Related First Offense Grand Larceny for the same conduct [...]
Fairfax Grand Larceny REDUCED to Trespass, NO JAIL
Grand Larceny REDUCED to Trespass, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting beauty products from a department store was REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass. No active jail time or fines, just probation. Sentence compliant with immigration attorney’s request [...]
Fairfax DUI with a BAC of .16 REDUCED, No Jail
DUI with a BAC of .16 was REDUCED, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result 20-year-old client charged under Va Code 18.2-266 DUI Charge with a .16 BAC (mandatory minimum penalty of 5 days in jail as charged) resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the [...]
Fairfax Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge for Collision REDUCED
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge for Collision REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax County Police arrived on the scene of a vehicle crash and charged Client with Reckless Driving under 46.2-852 for the accident after discovering marijuana. The charge was REDUCED to a citation of Improper Driving [...]
Fairfax Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charges for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana under Va Code 18.2-248.1 resulted in a reduction of the charge to a Misdemeanor and dismissal of related charges. Fairfax County General District [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 105 MPH REDUCED
Reckless Driving 105 MPH REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving at 105 MPH in a 55 zone on I95 resulted in a reduction of the speed and was punished by one and a half days in jail, followed by a small fine. [...]
Reckless Driving 91 MPH in a 55 Zone Results in NO JAIL
Reckless Driving 91/55 Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving at 91 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in no jail time and no license suspension. Penalized by only a small fine. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain [...]
Fairfax DWI Collision following Glass Bottle Thrown From Window Results in NO JAIL
DWI Collision following Glass Bottle Thrown From Window Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Va Code 18.2-266 DWI Charge following an accident collision after a glass bottle was thrown from DUI driver’s window resulted in NO JAIL TIME and regular first offense DWI treatment. [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 82 MPH in a 55 Zone REDUCED
Reckless Driving 82 MPH in a 55 Zone REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving at 82 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in an REDUCTION and amendment of the charge to regular non-criminal speeding, and a reduction of the speed to 74/55. Penalized [...]
Fairfax Misdemeanor Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charges charged under VA Code 18.2-57.2 for Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member, after wife accused her husband of throwing a heavy object at her, resulted in charges being DROPPED. In [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Over 1K in Merchandise, Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Over 1K in Merchandise, Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for stealing over $1,000 in merchandise from high-end department store was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor and sentenced to jail time on the [...]
Felony DWI 3rd Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor DUI 1st, Reduced Penalty to 5 Days in Jail
Felony DWI 3rd Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor DUI 1st, Reduced Penalty to 5 Days in Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result Felony DUI 3rd Offense under Va Code 18.2-266, after vehicle collision and allegation of driver’s alcohol consumption prior to accident, after numerous hearings, resulted in the [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 100 MPH Results in NO JAIL TIME
Reckless Driving 100 MPH Results in NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving 100 MPH in a 65 zone resulted in NO JAIL TIME. Just a fine and license suspension. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. [...]
Driving on Suspended License and Collision After DUI Second Offense Suspension Results in Low Penalty
Driving on Suspended License and Collision After DUI Second Offense Suspension Results in Low Penalty 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 [...]
Fairfax DWI Vehicle Collision Case Resulted in No Jail Time & Dropped Charges
DWI Vehicle Collision Case Resulted in No Jail Time & Dropped Charges Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DWI Charge under VA Code 18.2-266 for vehicle collision car accident, and throwing glass bottle out of window prior to collision, resulted in NO JAIL TIME, first time offender treatment, [...]
Attorney Representation During Police Investigation of Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Resulted in NO CHARGES
Attorney Representation During Police Investigation of Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Resulted in NO CHARGES Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Investigation by Fairfax County Police Department into a Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana case resulted in NO CHARGES for client after counsel intervention [...]
Attorney Representation During Police Investigation of Felony Burglary Resulted in NO CHARGES
Attorney Representation During Police Investigation of Felony Burglary Resulted in NO CHARGES Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Investigation by Fairfax County Police Department into a burglary case resulted in NO CHARGES for client after counsel intervention and representation during investigation. This case was successfully resolved through the [...]
Fairfax Misdemeanor Hit and Run Police Investigation Results in NO CHARGES
Misdemeanor Hit and Run Police Investigation Results in NO CHARGES Fairfax, Virginia | Hit and Run Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Hit and Run investigation under VA Code 46.2-896 for hitting unattended property and leaving the scene of the accident resulted in counsel successfully safeguarding client from Fairfax County Police, [...]
Fairfax Felony Hit and Run Police Investigation Results in NO CHARGES
Felony Hit and Run Police Investigation Results in NO CHARGES Fairfax, Virginia | Hit and Run Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Hit and Run investigation for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and victim injuries resulted in an agreement with counsel and Fairfax County Police that no [...]
Trial for Public Intoxication in Fairfax Virginia Results in DISMISSAL
Trial for Public Intoxication Results in DISMISSAL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Trial for Public Intoxication, a Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-366 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, for behaving drunk in public resulted in DISMISSAL of the charges. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain [...]
Reckless Driving Charge After DUI Investigation Results in Just a Fine
Reckless Driving Charge After DUI Investigation Results in Just a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving (Va. Code § 46.2-852)—following a DUI investigation and a recorded BAC of 0.06—was resolved with only a $250 fine. The case stemmed from the client [...]
Criminal Reckless Driving 80 MPH REDUCED to a Citation at Lower Speed
Criminal Reckless Driving 80 MPH REDUCED to a Citation at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Reckless Driving 80 MPH in a 55 zone was AMENDED and REDUCED to a non-criminal speeding ticket at a reduced speed of 74/55. Penalized by just a $100 [...]
Trial for Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution Under 18.2-346 Results in No Jail Time
Trial for Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution Results in No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution charge under Va Code 18.2-346 resulted no jail time at the completion of trial. Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. Read about [...]
City of Fairfax Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED
Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED City of Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge, VA Code 18.2-366 and City of Fairfax Code 54-228, for behaving drunk in public and urinating in public, was DROPPED at first hearing. City of Fairfax General District Court,10455 Armstrong Street, [...]
First Offense Reckless Driving 20+MPH Over REDUCED to Speeding 1-9MPH Over
First Offense Reckless Driving 20+MPH Over REDUCED to Speeding 1-9MPH Over Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding Over 20 MPH Over the limit, Va Code 46.2-862, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at a reduced speed of 1-9 [...]
Felony & Misdemeanor Possession of Schedule I and IV Charges DROPPED
Felony & Misdemeanor Possession of Schedule I and IV Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charges and misdemeanor charges for possession of Schedule I and Schedule IV prescription drugs were DROPPED for insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, [...]
Fairfax Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 89/55 REDUCED to Speeding Ticket
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 89/55 REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 89 MPH in a 55 zone under Va Code 46.2-862 was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket, non-criminal, with just a fine. Fairfax County General [...]
Virginia Destruction of Property Vehicle Vandalism Charge DROPPED
Virginia Destruction of Property Vehicle Vandalism Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Destruction of Property Misdemeanor Charge under VA Law 18.2-137 for vandalizing vehicle resulted in DROPPED charges at the first hearing after attorney negotiations, notwithstanding video evidence of the criminal act. Fairfax County General District [...]
Virginia Second Offense DWI with BAC .20, REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME
Virginia Second Offense DWI with BAC .20, REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result A Second Offense DWI Charge under Va Code 18.2-266, with a BAC of .20, yielded an initial risk of a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days in jail and 3 years [...]
Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 MPH REDUCED to Speeding 9 Miles Over Limit
Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 MPH REDUCED to Speeding 9 Miles Over Limit Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Va Code 46.2-862 charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 MPH in a 55 zone on I66 was AMENDED and REDUCED to a simple Speeding Ticket, non-criminal, [...]
Virginia Petit Larceny Charge DROPPED
Virginia Petit Larceny Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge VA Code 18.2-96, for shoplifting at Target, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense attorney argued insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
NOT GUILTY of Assault on Family or Household Member in Fairfax Virginia
NOT GUILTY of Assault on Family or Household Member in Fairfax Virginia Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Trial Result Domestic assault accusations charged under VA Code 18.2-57.2 for Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member, with the husband charged by police after wife accused him of punching [...]
First Offense Grand Larceny in Fairfax VA REDUCED, Related Misdemeanor Larceny Charges DROPPED
First Offense Grand Larceny in Fairfax VA REDUCED, Related Misdemeanor Larceny Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) was AMENDED and REDUCED to Misdemeanor Concealing, with no active penalties. Related Petit Larceny charge was DROPPED. Fairfax County General [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 85/55 REDUCED to Speeding Ticket
Fairfax Reckless Driving 85/55 REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 MPH in a 55 zone under Va Code 46.2-862 was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket, non-criminal, with just a fine. Fairfax County General [...]
Virginia Second Offense Grand Larceny Charge DROPPED
Virginia Second Offense Grand Larceny Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second Offense Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting was DROPPED. Related Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting charge was reduced to a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-96) with no active penalties. Fairfax [...]
Virginia Distribution of Marijuana Felony Charges NOT PROSECUTED
Distribution of Marijuana Felony Charges Under Va Code 18.2-248.1 NOT PROSECUTED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Charges for Distribution of Marijuana under Va Code 18.2-248.1 were NOT PROSECUTED after the government reached an agreement with the defense attorney, who was hired to intervene during the Fairfax County [...]
Solicitation of Prostitution Va Code 18.2-346 REDUCED to Trespass
Solicitation of Prostitution Va Code 18.2-346 REDUCED to Trespass, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor criminal charge for Solicitation of Prostitution under Va Code 18.2-346 was REDUCED and AMENDED to simple Trespass, with just a $250 fine and no jail time. Fairfax County General District [...]
NOT GUILTY of Brandishing Firearm in Virginia in Self Defense
NOT GUILTY of Brandishing Firearm in Virginia in Self Defense Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A client charged with Brandishing a Firearm in Fairfax County under Va Code 18.2-282 was acquitted at trial — a Not Guilty verdict. The defense prevailed by successfully arguing self-defense, demonstrating that [...]
Fairfax ASAP Violation for Alcohol-Positive Ignition Interlock Results in No Jail Time
Fairfax ASAP Violation for Alcohol-Positive Ignition Interlock Results in No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax ASAP Violation charge for multiple Alcohol-positive ignition interlock tests resulted in license suspension and no other penalties on the DWI Second offense ASAP violation. Fairfax County General District Court. [...]
NOT GUILTY DWI First Offense in Fairfax Virginia
Trial Verdict: NOT GUILTY of DWI First Offense Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense DWI Charge under 18.2-266 was thrown out of court upon defense win of Motion to Suppress after commencement of trial, with the client walking away NOT GUILTY. Fairfax County General District Court [...]
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana PWID REDUCED, Punished by a Fine
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana PWID REDUCED, Punished by a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute was REDUCED and amended to “Improper Storage of Lawful Paraphernalia,” and punished with just a fine. This attorney-negotiated result required no drug testing, [...]
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Arrest Charges DROPPED
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Arrest Charges DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 / Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, for disturbing drunk behavior at a Fairfax bar, was DROPPED at the first hearing after attorney negotiations. Fairfax [...]
Virginia Aggressive Driving Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction
Aggressive Driving Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Aggressive Driving under Va Law 46.2-868.1 was REDUCED to a traffic infraction. Client walked away with no criminal conviction. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, [...]
Grand Larceny Shoplifting at Apple Store Over $1000 in Merchandise REDUCED to Trespass Charge
Grand Larceny Shoplifting at Apple Store Over $1000 in Merchandise REDUCED to Trespass Charge Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Felony Grand Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-95, for shoplifting over $1000 in merchandise at an Apple store, was REDUCED and AMENDED to a Misdemeanor Trespass [...]
Fairfax Police Investigation of Marijuana Distribution Resulted in Non-Prosecution and Termination of the Investigation
Fairfax Police Investigation of Marijuana Distribution Resulted in Non-Prosecution and Termination of the Investigation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax police investigation of the distribution of marijuana by a client who retained attorney representation during the investigation resulted in the termination of the investigation after the defense [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving 101 MPH Results in NO JAIL TIME
Virginia Reckless Driving 101 MPH Results in NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 101 MPH in a 55 zone of I66, charged under Va Code 46.2-862, resulted in just 2 months of a suspended license and NO JAIL [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 46.2-852 REDUCED to Traffic Infraction
Reckless Driving 46.2-852 REDUCED to Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving Generally, Va Code 46.2-852, was REDUCED to a traffic infraction for Improper Driving, due to insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving Charge for Vehicle Collision DROPPED
Fairfax Reckless Driving Charge for Vehicle Collision DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving under Va Code 46.2-852, stemming from a vehicle collision, was DROPPED after defense attorney succeed in negotiations on argument of insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court at [...]
Felony Grand Larceny First Offense Shoplifting Charge DROPPED, Second Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail
Felony Grand Larceny First Offense Shoplifting Charge DROPPED, Second Offense REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A first offense Felony Grand Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-95, for shoplifting, was DROPPED. The second offense for this same client and from same merchant, also [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Passing Stopped School Bus REDUCED to Traffic Infraction
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Passing Stopped School Bus REDUCED to Non-criminal Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving for passing a stopped school bus, charged under Va Code 46.2-859, was REDUCED to a traffic infraction. Client walked away with a clean record and [...]
Fairfax Juvenile Reckless Driving 65/35 to be DISMISSED
Fairfax Juvenile Reckless Driving 65/35 DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving by Speeding 65 MPH in a 35 zone, VA Code 46.2-862, was first REDUCED and AMENDED to Speeding 19 miles over, and then the amended speeding ticket was scheduled for [...]
Virginia Hit and Run REDUCED to Non-Criminal Traffic Ticket
Virginia Hit and Run REDUCED to Non-Criminal Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-896, was REDUCED to a non-criminal traffic infraction with a fine of $250. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
Virginia DWI Charge DISMISSED
Virginia DWI Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Lawyer Case Result A first offense DWI charge under Va Code 18.2-266, with a mandatory minimum jail time penalty for having a young child in the vehicle at the time of the offense, was DISMISSED after defense attorney’s arguments, rendering the client [...]
Virginia Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED for Self Defense Evidence
Domestic Assault Charges DROPPED for Self Defense Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Charges of Domestic Assault under Virginia Code § 18.2-57.2 for assault and battery against a family or household member, were DROPPED after the defense attorney presented compelling self-defense evidence, leading the prosecution to withdraw [...]
DWI Charge for Falling Asleep While Driving Results in NO JAIL
DWI Charge for Falling Asleep While Driving Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Lawyer Case Result First Offense DWI charge under Va Code 18.2-266 for falling asleep behind the wheel of an operational vehicle while the vehicle was in drive, resulted in NO JAIL time. Client was sentenced [...]
DWI Second Offense Charge REDUCED, Eluding Police Charge DISMISSED
DWI Second Offense Charge REDUCED, Eluding Police Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Lawyer Case Result Client was driving in the opposite direction on I495, passing in and out of consciousness, not stopping for police signals or listening to police instruction. He was charged under Va Code 18.2-266 for a [...]
Virginia Disorderly Conduct Charge DROPPED
Virginia Disorderly Conduct Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 misdemeanor charge for Disorderly Conduct against a police officer, pursuant to VA Code 18.2-415, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense attorney argued insufficient evidence. This client was represented by experienced Virginia criminal defense [...]
Fairfax Assault on Family Household Member Charges DROPPED
Domestic Assault on Family Household Member Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Assault accusations for pulling and pushing spouse resulted in DROPPED domestic assault charges due to defense attorney arguing insufficient evidence. Client was originally charged under Va Code 18.2-57.2 for assault and battery against a [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving on I495 Misdemeanor REDUCED to Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed
Virginia Reckless Driving on I495 Misdemeanor REDUCED to Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 82 MPH in a 55 zone on I495, charged by Virginia State Police under VA Code 46.2-862, resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of [...]
Reckless Driving in Fairfax Residential District Reduced to Speeding Ticket
Reckless Driving in Fairfax Residential District Reduced to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 47 MPH in a 25 charge, VA Code 46.2-862, for speeding in a residential district resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the offense to a non-criminal [...]
Virginia Domestic Assault Charge 18.2-57.2 DISMISSED on Appeal
Virginia Domestic Assault Charge 18.2-57.2 DISMISSED on Appeal Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Domestic assault charge under Va Code 18.2-57.2, for assault and battery on a family or household member in Fairfax County, resulted in a DISMISSAL of the charge on appeal to Circuit Court after the [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 46.2-852 on Highway in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED
46.2-852 Reckless Driving on Highway REDUCED to non-criminal Improper Driving Citation Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Generally charge, VA Code 46.2-852, for speeding and erratically changing lanes, causing other drivers to break or change course in order to avoid collision, resulted in a [...]
Fairfax Virginia White Collar Felony Corporate Embezzlement Over 113K and Over 4 year period and Felony False Pretenses, Results in 6 Months in Jail
White Collar Felony Corporate Embezzlement Over 113K and Over 4 year period and Felony False Pretenses, Results in 6 Months in Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A 4-year Corporate Embezzlement Fraud Scheme totaling over $113,000.00 resulted in a plea deal to just one count of Embezzlement [...]
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 84 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) with a Client who had prior criminal and traffic record, resulted in a REDUCTION [...]
Fairfax Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Penalties
Fairfax Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Penalties Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-95 for shoplifting at Walmart was reduced to a Misdemeanor shoplifting charge with no active penalties. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
Virginia Felony DWI Third Offense DISMISSED
Felony DUI Third Offense DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result Felony DWI / DUI Third Offense under Va Code 18.2-266, after vehicle collision and allegation of driver’s alcohol consumption, after multiple hearings resulted in the government being forced to DISMISS the charges for insufficient evidence to continue [...]
Fairfax VA DWI Charge REDUCED to Traffic Ticket
DWI Charge REDUCED to Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor DWI charge under Va Code 18.2-266, after vehicle collision involving evidence of driver’s alcohol consumption, resulted in an AMENDMENT and REDUCTION of the charge to just a Traffic Ticket punishable only by a $500 fine. [...]
Juvenile DUI 18.2-266.1 with Vehicle Collision REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail
Juvenile’s Underage DUI Charged Under Va Code 18.2-266.1, with Vehicle Collision, REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Underage DUI charged under Va Code 18.2-266.1 after a vehicle collision involving evidence of the juvenile driver’s alcohol consumption, resulted in a REDUCTION of the [...]
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving 92 MPH REDUCED to Speeding, No Jail Time
Reckless Driving 92 MPH REDUCED to Speeding, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 92 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the offense to a traffic speed violation [...]
First Offense Reckless Driving 80 MPH in Virginia REDUCED to No Point Violation
First Offense Reckless Driving 80 MPH in Virginia REDUCED to No Point Violation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 80 MPH in a 55 zone, charged under VA Code 46.2-862, resulted in a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the offense to [...]
Fairfax VA Walmart Shoplifting Charge DROPPED at First Hearing
Walmart Shoplifting Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-96, for shoplifting at Walmart, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense attorney argued insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
Fairfax County Trespassing in a Park After Dark Charges DROPPED at First Hearing
Fairfax County Trespassing in a Park After Dark Charges DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Charge for Trespassing in a Park After Dark (charged as a Class 4 misdemeanor under Va Code 15.2-5705) was DROPPED at first hearing after defense attorney arguments. Fairfax [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving 92 MPH Results in Just a Fine
Virginia Reckless Driving 92 MPH Results in Just a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 92 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) resulted in just a $250 fine. No license suspension, no jail time. Fairfax County [...]
Fairfax Juvenile Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge DISMISSED
Juvenile Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Juvenile client facing Felony Grand Larceny charges (VA Code 18.2-95, 18.2-103) for Shoplifting over $1000.00 in merchandise from Target, had charges DIVERTED to be DISMISSED before they can be entered into the criminal system. Client [...]
Larceny of Firearm Charge DROPPED at First Hearing in Fairfax VA
Larceny of Firearm Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony charge for theft of a firearm at the Dulles Expo Center Gun Show in Chantilly Virginia, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense counsel argued insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court: [...]
Possession and Trespass in Park After Dark – ALL CHARGES DROPPED at First Hearing
Possession and Trespass in Park After Dark – ALL CHARGES DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor drug possession and misdemeanor trespassing charges were all DROPPED at first hearing after attorney negotiations. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA [...]
First Offense Virginia Reckless Driving 86 MPH REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed
First Offense Virginia Reckless Driving 86 MPH REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 86 MPH in a 55 zone, First Offense, (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket at [...]
Fairfax VA Shoplifting at Walmart Larceny Charges DROPPED
Fairfax VA Shoplifting at Walmart Larceny Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-96 for shoplifting at Walmart was DROPPED after defense attorney argued insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. This case [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting and Felony Possession of Burglary Tools ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting and Felony Possession of Burglary Tools ALL CHARGES DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Juvenile client facing Felony Grand Larceny / Shoplifting charges (VA Code 18.2-95, 18.2-103) and Felony Possession of Burglarious Tools (VA Code 18.2-94) had charges DIVERTED and then DISMISSED after [...]
Misdemeanor Hit and Run in Fairfax VA REDUCED to a Non-Criminal Traffic Ticket
Misdemeanor Hit and Run REDUCED to a Non-Criminal Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-896 for leaving the scene of an accident in Fairfax County was REDUCED to a non-criminal traffic ticket with a low fine of $50. [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving by Speeding 89 MPH REDUCED to Ticket at a Lower Speed
Virginia Reckless Driving by Speeding 89 MPH REDUCED to Ticket at a Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 89 MPH in a 65 zone, First Offense, (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket at a [...]
Fairfax VA DUI 2nd Offense in 5 Years with BAC .19 REDUCED, Removing 10 Days of a Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence
DUI 2nd Offense in 5 Years with BAC .19 REDUCED, Removing 10 Days of a Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Lawyer Case Result Second DWI Offense in a 5 Year period, an elevated charge under Va. Code 18.2-266 with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 [...]
First Offense DWI in Fairfax Virginia Results in No Jail Penalties
First Offense DWI in Fairfax Virginia Results in No Jail Penalties Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Lawyer Case Result First DWI Offense under Va. Code 18.2-266 was sentenced only to the minimum penalties under the law, to include no active jail sentence. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving 90 MPH REDUCED to Non-criminal Infraction at Lower Speed
Virginia Reckless Driving 90/55 REDUCED and AMENDED to Non-criminal Infraction at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 90 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket at a lower speed, with [...]
Fairfax Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to Speeding at Reduced Speed
Fairfax Reckless Driving 84/55 REDUCED to Speeding at Reduced Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 84 MPH in a 55 zone, First Offense, (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket at a REDUCED speed of 74/55, with [...]
Fairfax County First Offense Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to a Zero-Point County Code Infraction
Fairfax County First Offense Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to a Zero-Point County Code Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 77 MPH in a 55 zone, First Offense, (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED and AMENDED to a local county [...]
Fairfax Virginia Domestic Assault 18.2-57.2 Charge DROPPED at First Hearing
Domestic Assault 18.2-57.2 Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 18.2-57.2 – Domestic Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member, Class 1 Misdemeanor charge, for a sister accused of hitting her sibling, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense [...]
Fairfax Virginia Felony Grand Larceny DISMISSED
Fairfax Virginia Felony Grand Larceny DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting was reduced to a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-96) and then DISMISSED in 3 months after completion of 24 hours of community service. Fairfax County [...]
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 90 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket, Just a Fine
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 90 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket, Just a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 90 MPH in a 55 zone, First Offense, (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a regular Speeding Ticket with just a [...]
Fairfax VA DWI 2nd Offense in 5 Years with BAC .16 REDUCED
DWI 2nd Offense in 5 Years with BAC .16 REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Second DWI Offense in a 5 Year period, an elevated charge under Va. Code 18.2-266 with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 days of incarceration, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a [...]
Fairfax VA Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting in JC Penny was reduced to a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-96), with no active jail time and no active penalties. [...]
Fairfax Virginia Felony Hit and Run (Alcohol Involved) REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time, DWI Avoided
Felony Hit and Run (Alcohol Involved) REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time, DWI Avoided Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-894 for failure to report an accident with injuries, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Hit and Run [...]
Reckless Driving 88 MPH Charge DROPPED, DUID Marijuana Charge Avoided | Fairfax, VA
Reckless Driving 88 MPH Charge DROPPED, DUID Marijuana Charge Avoided Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Defendant was initially stopped for Reckless Driving by Speeding 88 MPH in a 55 zone. After the police officer said he smelled the odor of marijuana, the client admitted to smoking marijuana [...]
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED at First Hearing
Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge, under VA Code 18.2-366 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, was DROPPED at the first hearing after attorney negotiations. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. [...]
Fairfax Virginia Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge REDUCED to Trespass
Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge REDUCED to Trespass Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charge under VA Code 18.2-96 for shoplifting at JC Penny was REDUCED and amended to Trespass, with just a $150 fine. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
Fairfax Police Hit and Run Investigation Results in NO CHARGES FILED
Attorney Representation During Fairfax Police Investigation of Felony Hit and Run Results in NO CHARGES FILED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Attorney representation during a Fairfax Police investigation of a felony Hit and Run / leaving the scene of an accident resulted in NO CHARGES FILED due [...]
Fairfax VA First Offense Reckless Driving Generally 46.2-852 REDUCED to Citation
First Offense Reckless Driving Generally 46.2-852 REDUCED to Citation Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Generally, First Offense, under VA Code 46.2-852, was REDUCED and AMENDED to an “Improper Driving” citation with a $250 fine. No license suspension, no jail time, no criminal [...]
Fairfax VA Felony Grand Larceny Value Over $4,750 REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Felony Grand Larceny Value Over $4,750 REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-95) for shoplifting over $4,750.00 in value of merchandise at Bloomingdales was REDUCED at the Preliminary Hearing to a Misdemeanor. The sentence was a $250 fine and [...]
Fairfax County Misdemeanor Hit and Run REDUCED to a Non-criminal TrafficTicket
Misdemeanor Hit and Run REDUCED to a Non-criminal TrafficTicket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax County Hit and Run misdemeanor charge under VA Code 46.2-896 for leaving the scene of an accident was REDUCED to a non-criminal local traffic violation with a fine of $50. Courthouse: Fairfax [...]
Destruction of Property and Public Intoxication ALL CHARGES DROPPED in Fairfax VA
Destruction of Property and Public Intoxication ALL CHARGES DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Destruction of Property Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-137, and a related Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge under Va Law 18.2-388, were both DROPPED at the first hearing without any restitution payments. Courthouse: Fairfax [...]
Smoking Marijuana While Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction, DUID Charge Avoided
Smoking Marijuana While Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction, DUID Charge Avoided Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with Reckless Driving after having smoked the marijuana before driving and during driving, in addition to exhibiting behavior indicative of being under the influence. Client had [...]
Fairfax Virginia First Offense DWI Charge BAC .17 REDUCED
First Offense DWI Charge BAC .17 REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense DWI Charge under Va. Code 18.2-266, with a BAC level of .17 (which carries an automatic penalty increase to 5 days in jail as a mandatory minimum due to the elevated blood alcohol [...]
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana DISMISSED in Fairfax Virginia
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (Va Code 18.2-248.1) was first REDUCED to a misdemeanor drug possession charge and then DISMISSED after 6 months and participation in a drug program. Fairfax County General District Court [...]
Fairfax Virginia Felony Grand Larceny Charge DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing
Felony Grand Larceny Charge DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny Charge under VA Code 18.2-95 was DROPPED at the Preliminary Hearing after defense attorney arguments on insufficient evidence. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. This [...]
Fairfax County Drunk in Public 5-1-1 Charge DROPPED at First Court Date
Fairfax Drunk in Public Charge 5-1-1 DROPPED at First Court Date Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Fairfax County Code 5-1-1) was DROPPED at the first hearing. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA [...]
Hit and Run in the City of Fairfax REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket
Hit and Run REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket That Will NOT Appear on a Record City of Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Fairfax City felony hit and run charge for an accident involving vehicle damage over $1000, a felony under Virginia law 46.2-896, was REDUCED to [...]
Reckless Driving 81/55 REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at a Lower Speed in Fairfax Virginia
Reckless Driving 81/55 REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at a Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 81 in a 55 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED and AMENDED to a regular speeding ticket at a REDUCED speed of 74 [...]
Vandalism / Destruction of Property Charge for Keying Vehicle DROPPED
Vandalism / Destruction of Property Charge for Keying Vehicle DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Vandalism / Destruction of Property Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-137 for keying a vehicle was DROPPED at the first court hearing after attorney negotiations. General District Court for Fairfax County, 4110 [...]
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Over 100 MPH Results in 1 Day in Jail
Reckless Driving Over 100 MPH Results in 1 Day in Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 101 in a 55 (VA Code 46.2-862), with officer’s testimony that his cruiser was going 131 MPH and the client was speeding away [...]
Destruction of Property in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED
Destruction of Property in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED, All 3 Charges Related to Vandalism and Intoxication DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Destruction of property under Fairfax Code 5-1-25 and Va Code 18.2-137 resulted in DROPPED charges after attorney negotiations. In fact, all 3 misdemeanor charges stemming [...]
Felony Arson Malicious Burning Charges 18.2-77 and 18.2-81 DISMISSED
Felony Arson Malicious Burning Charges 18.2-77 and 18.2-81 DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result The client was charged with violating Virginia Code § 18.2-77, which criminalizes the malicious burning of an occupied dwelling and carries a punishment of five years to life in prison. The client was [...]
Virginia Misdemeanor Reckless Driving First Offense REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket
Reckless Driving First Offense REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result A First Offense Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 80 MPH 55 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket at a reduced speed for going 19 over (Speeding 74/55). The client walked [...]
Second Offense Reckless Driving 85 MPH in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to a Regular Speeding Ticket
Second Offense Reckless Driving 85 MPH REDUCED to a Regular Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 85/55 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket, just days after the first offense Reckless Driving was reduced as well. The client [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 87 MPH in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to a Regular Speeding Ticket
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 87 MPH REDUCED to a Regular Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 87/55 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket. The client walked away with just a small fine, no license suspension, no criminal record, and [...]
Public Intoxication in the City of Fairfax Charge DROPPED
Public Intoxication in the City of Fairfax Charge DROPPED City of Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge under Va Code § 18.2-388 and local City of Fairfax ordinance § 14-11 resulted in DROPPED charges after attorney negotiations at the first court appearance. Client [...]
Fairfax County Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED Fairfax County, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge under Va Law 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1 was DROPPED after attorney negotiations and the completion of 28 hours of community service. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, [...]
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving 80 MPH REDUCED to Speeding at Lower Speed
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving 80/55 REDUCED to Speeding 64/55 Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 80 in a 55 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a Speeding ticket for a reduced speed of 64/55, just 9 miles over. The client walked away with [...]
Virginia Trespass Charge 18.2-119 DISMISSED, Drug Possession Charge DROPPED
Virginia Trespass Charge 18.2-119 DISMISSED, Drug Possession Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Virginia state misdemeanor charge under Va Code § 18.2-119 for Trespassing at a park was DISMISSED after completion of 24 hours of community service. Related drug possession charge was DROPPED. Courthouse: Fairfax County [...]
Fairfax Virginia Hit and Run Charges DROPPED at First Hearing
Fairfax Virginia Hit and Run Charges DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Hit and Run charge for leaving the scene of an accident in Fairfax involving unattended property, VA law 46.2-896, was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense attorney arguments on insufficient evidence [...]
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Charge for Removing Evidence from Crime Scene – Charge DROPPED
Obstruction of Justice Charge for Removing Evidence from Crime Scene – Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge for Obstruction of Justice, VA Code 18.2-460, for removing evidence from a crime scene in Fairfax, was DROPPED at the first court date after attorney negotiations. Fairfax [...]
Virginia Obstruction of Justice Charge for Preventing Arrest Results in Just a Fine
Obstruction of Justice Charge for Preventing Arrest Results in Just a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result An arrest for Obstruction of Justice, VA Code 18.2-460, for interfering or preventing the arrest of another, resulted in just a fine and no active jail penalties. Fairfax County General [...]
Virginia DUID Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Results in No Jail Penalty
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Results in No Jail Penalty Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Driving under the influence of drugs / marijuana charge under Va Code 18.2-266 (Virginia’s DWI code section covers DUI and DUID charges) – with the second highest blood concentration of Marijuana [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving Passing School Bus REDUCED to Traffic Citation
VA Code 46.2-859 Reckless Driving Passing School Bus REDUCED to Traffic Citation Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving under VA Code 46.2-859, Passing a Stopped School Bus, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a non-criminal citation for Improper Driving and punished with a fine. Courthouse: Fairfax County [...]
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding 115 in a 55
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding 115 in a 55 Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 115 in a 55 (VA Code 46.2-862), GOING OVER 90 and MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SPEED LIMIT, and a related Failure to Appear charge, resulted in [...]
Crimes Against Nature § 18.2-361 Felony Bestiality Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time
Crimes Against Nature § 18.2-361 Felony Bestiality Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 6 Felony for Attempted Crimes Against Nature, charged under Virginia Code § 18.2-361 for attempted bestiality with a dog, resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a [...]
City of Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Charge DISMISSED
City of Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Charge DISMISSED City of Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public / Intoxication in Public charge (Fairfax City Code 54-228, Va Law 18.2-388) was DISMISSED after completion of 20 hours of community service. Courthouse: City of [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to a No-point Citation
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 58/35 REDUCED to a No-point Citation Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under VA Code 46.2-862 for speeding 58 MPM in a 35 mile per hour zone on Edsall Rd was AMENDED and REDUCED to a no-demerit-points citation. Courthouse: [...]
GMU Misdemeanor Drunk in Public in City of Fairfax DISMISSED
GMU Misdemeanor Drunk in Public in City of Fairfax DISMISSED City of Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A George Mason University college student’s Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388; Fairfax City Code 54-228) will be DISMISSED after completion of 20 hours of community service. City [...]
Second Offense DUI REDUCED & Second Offense Refusal DROPPED in Fairfax Virginia
Second Offense DUI REDUCED & Second Offense Refusal DROPPED in Fairfax Virginia Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI / DWI charges / arrest under VA Code 18.2-266 for a second DUI offense within months of the first conviction in the same county, charged as 2nd offense in [...]
Car Accident DWI / DUI in Fairfax Virginia BAC .22 REDUCED
Car Accident DWI / DUI in Fairfax Virginia BAC .22 REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI / DWI arrest under VA Code 18.2-266 after a 3 vehicle accident with an elevated BAC level of .22, which required 10 days of mandatory minimum jail time and additional [...]
Petit Larceny Shoplifting 18.2-103 in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED at First Hearing
Petit Larceny Shoplifting Charge VA Code 18.2-96 Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny / Shoplifting (VA Code 18.2-96, 18.2-103) was DROPPED at the first court hearing after attorney negotiations. Fairfax County General District Court: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia [...]
Fairfax Virginia Juvenile Shoplifting Felony Grand Larceny DISMISSED
Juvenile Shoplifting Felony Grand Larceny DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Juvenile client facing Felony Grand Larceny / Shoplifting (VA Code 18.2-95, 18.2-103) had charges DIVERTED and then DISMISSED after attorney negotiations. Diversion and dismissal required only the completion of a 1-day shoplifting class. Client was able [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving 5th Offense REDUCED to Non-Criminal Ticket, Related Misdemeanors DISMISSED
Virginia Reckless Driving 5th Offense REDUCED to Non-Criminal Ticket, Driving on Suspended Misdemeanor DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fifth Offense repeat offender Reckless Driving by Speed misdemeanor charge under VA Code 46.2-862 was REDUCED to a regular speeding ticket at a reduced speed, and related Driving [...]
NOT GUILTY of Assault & Battery – Self Defense & Defense of Another
NOT GUILTY of Assault & Battery § 18.2-57 | Self Defense & Defense of Another Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Trial Result A client charged with Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and Battery under Virginia Code § 18.2-57 was found Not Guilty following a highly contentious trial in Fairfax County. [...]
Disorderly Conduct in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED at First Hearing
Disorderly Conduct in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 misdemeanor charge for Disorderly Conduct under Va Code 18.2-415 was DROPPED at the first hearing after defense attorney prevailed on argument of insufficient evidence. This client was represented by experienced [...]
Felony Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail & Possession of Burglarious Tools DROPPED
Felony Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail & Possession of Burglarious Tools DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Va Code 18.2-95 Felony Grand Larceny charge for shoplifting at Macy’s in Fairfax Virginia was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Larceny charge. The penalty is 6 [...]
DUI Probation ASAP Violation in Fairfax Virginia Results in No Jail Time
DUI Probation ASAP Violation Results in No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A DUI probation violation—based on a new alcohol-related conviction and violations of ASAP rules through alcohol consumption—was brought under Va. Code §§ 19.2-306 and 18.2-271.1. Despite the client facing 30 days of jail [...]
Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance Amphetamine Virginia Charge DISMISSED
Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance Amphetamine Charge DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance Amphetamine under Va Code 18.2-250 was DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing after defense attorney prevailed on arguments of insufficient evidence. The [...]
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Fairfax Virginia DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (PWID, Va Code 18.2-248.1) was DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing after defense attorney prevailed on arguments of insufficient evidence. The arrest took place [...]
GMU Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge in Fairfax Virginia DROPPED at First Hearing
First Offense Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge from GMU DROPPED at First Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) was DROPPED at the first court hearing after attorney negotiations. Client was charged at the George Mason University. Courthouse: [...]
DUI in Fairfax Virginia with Blood Test BAC .14 Charges DROPPED
DUI with Blood Test BAC .14 Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI arrest under VA Code 18.2-266 after a car accident and collect of blood test evidence with later results showing of .14 BAC, resulted in DROPPED charges after defense attorney negotiations. Fairfax County General [...]
Virginia Simple Assault Charge DISMISSED
Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Arrest and Charge (VA Code 18.2-57) was DISMISSED. Virginia Assault and Battery Laws and Penalties – Defense Attorney’s Explanation of Misdemeanor Charges Under VA Code 18.2-57
Second DUI Offense Within 2 Months of DWI First Results in Minimum Jail Time
Second DUI Offense Within 2 Months of DWI First Results in Minimum Jail Time Alexandria, Virginia | DWI Defense Lawyer Case Result A second DUI Offense under VA Code 18.2-266, accompanied by four related misdemeanor and traffic infractions, including for Driving on Suspended License after DUI Conviction in Fairfax County [...]
First Offense Drunk in Public in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED at First Court Appearance
Arrest for Drunk in Public DROPPED at First Court Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result An Army major’s first offense Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge under Va Law 18.2-388 was DROPPED at the first court appearance. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court. This client was represented by [...]
Underage Possession of Alcohol by a Minor in Fairfax Virginia Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED
Underage Possession of Alcohol by a Minor Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for underage Possession of Alcohol by a minor under VA Code 4.1-305 was DROPPED after attorney negotiations for a clean record in exchange for a completion of [...]
Juvenile DWI / DUI in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to Improper Driving with Only a Fine
Juvenile DWI / DUI Under 18.2-266.1 REDUCED to Improper Driving with Only a Fine Fairfax, Virginia | Juvenile Defense Attorney Case Result Juvenile’s DWI / DUI arrest under VA Code 18.2-266.1 was significantly REDUCED and AMENDED to Improper Driving, a citation with only a $300 fine. No loss of license, [...]
Virginia Ticket for Reckless Driving Misdemeanor, Speeding 82/55 in Fairfax, REDUCED to Non-criminal Traffic Infraction at Lower Speed
Ticket for a Reckless Driving Misdemeanor, Speeding 82 in a 55, REDUCED to Non-criminal Traffic Infraction at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving for speeding 82 in a 55 resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge [...]
Misdemeanor Assault on a Family or Household Member DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Assault on a Family or Household Member to be DISMISSED on Appeal to Circuit Court Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member under VA Code 18.2-57.1 was DISMISSED after an appeal to Circuit Court pursuant [...]
Reckless Driving By Speed 80+ in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED To Speeding Ticket at REDUCED Speed
Reckless Driving By Speed 80+ REDUCED To Speeding Ticket at REDUCED Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for speeding 83 in a 65 resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a non-criminal speeding ticket at a REDUCED [...]
Virginia DUI 18.2-266 Charge DROPPED
Virginia DUI 18.2-266 Charge DROPPED Virginia DWI Defense Lawyer Case Result Virginia DUI charge under VA Code § 18.2-266 for a CEO corporate executive client was DROPPED at the first court appearance after his defense attorney successfully argued that the case lacked sufficient evidence for the prosecutor to convict on [...]
Fairfax County Virginia Reckless Driving 82/55 Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction
Reckless Driving 82/55 Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for speeding 82 MPH in a 55 zone resulted in a reduction of the charge to a citation for Improper Driving and a [...]
DUI Second Offense within 5 Years, Refusal, and Driving on a Suspended License – Two Charges DROPPED | Fairfax VA
DUI Second Offense within 5 Years, Refusal, and Driving on a Suspended License – Two Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Second DWI arrest within 5 years of the first, taking place in Fairfax County 3 months after a prior DUI conviction in Arlington under VA [...]
Reckless Driving 88 MPH in Fairfax VA – Repeat Offender – Results in No License Suspension, No Jail Time
Reckless Driving 88 MPH – Repeat Offender – Results in No License Suspension, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving ticket for speeding 88 MPH in a 35 MPH residential area in Fairfax County, client having a [...]
Second Offense Drunk in Public Charge 18.2-388 DISMISSED
Second Offense Drunk in Public Charge 18.2-388 DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388), a second public intoxication charge in Fairfax within 3 months of the first one that was dismissed through our office, was also dismissed after defense attorney [...]
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony PWID charge for possession with intent to distribute 6.7oz of marijuana under VA Code 18.248.1 was REDUCED and AMENDED to a misdemeanor offense, and punished only by 4 weeks in jail. [...]
Trial for Driving on Suspended License after DUI in Fairfax VA Results in REDUCTION of Charge
Trial for Driving on Suspended License after DUI Results in REDUCTION of Charge Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Trial for Class 1 Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License after DUI Revocation in Fairfax County under VA Code 18.2-272 resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a [...]
Felony Hit and Run in Fairfax County Virginia REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time
Felony Hit and Run Va Code § 46.2-894 REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax Felony Hit and Run charge under VA law § 46.2-894 resulted in a reduction of the charge to a misdemeanor with no jail time, just a fine [...]
Reckless Driving 46.2-852 in Fairfax County Virginia REDUCED to Following Too Closely Infraction
Reckless Driving 46.2-852 REDUCED to Following Too Closely Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-852 Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal Reckless Driving charge in Fairfax County was AMENDED and REDUCED to a citation for “Following Too Closely,” a non-criminal infraction with a $100 fine. This [...]
Felony Strangulation Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor Assault, Then DISMISSED
Felony Strangulation Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor Assault, Then DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 6 Felony Strangulation charge under 18.2-51.6 was AMENDED and REDUCED to a misdemeanor Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member under VA Code 18.2-57.2, and then DISMISSED after good behavior [...]
Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Cocaine in Fairfax REDUCED to Accessory After the Fact
Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Cocaine REDUCED to Accessory After the Fact Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 5 Felony possession of schedule II controlled substance under VA Code § 18.2-250 for possession of cocaine, was REDUCED and AMENDED charge of Misdemeanor Accessory After the Fact under [...]
Grand Larceny Conspiracy Charge in Fairfax DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing for Lack of Evidence
Grand Larceny Conspiracy Charge DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing for Lack of Evidence Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A VA Code 18.2-95 felony Grand Larceny charge, as well as conspiracy / being an accomplice / accessory for a shoplifting incident at BestBuy, was DROPPED at the Preliminary Hearing [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Charges in Fairfax County DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing
Felony Grand Larceny Charges in Fairfax County DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Charges of Felony Grand Larceny and Misdemeanor Petit Larceny for wallet theft from person, charged under VA Code 18.2-95 and 18.2-96, were both DROPPED at the first appearance at the felony [...]
Hit and Run w/ Injuries to Pedestrians BOND Granted
Hit and Run w/ Injuries to Pedestrians BOND Granted Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A client held without bond on a high-profile case in Fairfax for a Hit and Run with injuries to persons, DUI, and Refusal, after striking multiple pedestrians, in Vienna, near where the Washington [...]
Misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License 3rd Offense in Fairfax REDUCED to a 1st Offense w/ NO JAIL
Misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License 3rd Offense in Fairfax REDUCED to a 1st Offense w/ NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense 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 [...]
Fairfax VA Domestic Assault Against a Family Household Member Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED at First Appearance
Domestic Assault Against a Family Household Member Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED at First Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charge on a Family or Household Member, a first offense charged under VA Code 18.2-57.2, was DROPPED at the first appearance. Fairfax County [...]
Fairfax County Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge 5-1-1 DROPPED at First Appearance
Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge 5-1-1 DISMISSED at First Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge under Fairfax County Code 5-1-1 / Va Law 18.2-388 was DISMISSED at the first court appearance. This client was represented by experienced Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina [...]
Fairfax Grand Larceny, Concealment Felony Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL TIME
Grand Larceny, Concealment Felony Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny / Concealment charge from shoplifting at Kohls (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a misdemeanor under 18.2-96 and resulted in NO jail time. This client [...]
Fairfax County Massage Parlor Misdemeanor for Exposing Erogenous Area DROPPED
Massage Parlor Misdemeanor for Exposing Erogenous Area Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Fairfax County charge 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage parlor was DROPPED after attorney negotiations. This client was represented by experienced Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin. Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney [...]
Drunk in Public with .22 BAC Charge DISMISSED in Fairfax County
Drunk in Public with .22 BAC Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged for Drunk in Public, Va Law 18.2-388 for a .22 BAC and related intoxicated behavior. Defense attorney negotiated for the charge to be DISMISSED after client’s completion of community service, an [...]
First Offense Drunk in Public Charge in Fairfax County DISMISSED at First Court Appearance
First Offense Drunk in Public Charge DISMISSED at First Court Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client’s initial appearance on his first offense Drunk in Public charge under Va Law 18.2-388 resulted in the prosecutor DISMISSING the charges after attorney negotiations. This case was won by experienced [...]
Racing on a Highway Misdemeanor 46.2-865 (Client’s 4th Offense Reckless Driving Charge) Results in NO JAIL TIME
Racing on a Highway Misdemeanor 46.2-865 (Client’s 4th Offense Reckless Driving Charge) Results in NO JAIL TIME Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Racing on a Highway charge, a variation of Reckless Driving under VA Code 46.2-865, resulted in NO active jail time, a $1000 fine, and [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 79/55 REDUCED to Speeding in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 79/55 REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed charge for speeding 79 miles in a 55 mile zone in I95, was REDUCED to a speeding ticket with just a fine of $250. [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting VA Code 18.2-95 Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Fairfax
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting VA Code 18.2-95 Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge from shoplifting 17 jewelry items at Kohls (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a misdemeanor with credit for one day of time served and no [...]
Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, VA Code 18.2-178 Charge DISMISSED
Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, VA Code 18.2-178 Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge under VA Code 18.2-178 for a value above $32,000 was DISMISSED after defense attorney negotiated for a civil agreement to pay restitution. This case [...]
VA Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Concealment Charge AMENDED and DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Concealment Charge AMENDED and DISMISSED Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge from Shoplifting at Kohls (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-96) was first AMENDED to a Trespassing charge, and per agreement, the Trespassing charge was DISMISSED after completion of a behavioral class and good [...]
Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charges DISMISSED in Fairfax County VA
Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Multiple clients with Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charges (VA Code 18.2-388) have had their charges DISMISSED this month after completion between 10 and 25 hours of community service, depending on the case. These clients were [...]
Juvenile Felony Grand Larceny & Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charges DISMISSED in Fairfax VA
Juvenile Felony Grand Larceny & Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charges DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A juvenile client was charged with Felony Grand Larceny (Va. Code § 18.2-95) and Class 1 Misdemeanor Petit Larceny (Va. Code § 18.2-96). Defense attorney negotiations resulted in complete diversion and DISMISSAL [...]
Pointing & Brandishing Firearm Results in NO JAIL Time in Fairfax Virginia
Pointing & Brandishing Firearm in Road-Rage Incident Results in NO JAIL Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 misdemeanor charge for Brandishing a Firearm under VA Code § 18.2-282, stemming from allegations that the client pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage [...]
Domestic Assault and Battery 18.2-57.2 Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
Domestic Assault and Battery 18.2-57.2 Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charge on a Family or Household Member (VA Code 18.2-57.2) was DROPPED at the initial hearing after defense counsel argued that evidence was insufficient as a matter [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving General 46.2-852 REDUCED to Improper Driving Citation
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 46.2-852 REDUCED to Improper Driving Citation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-852 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for weaving through traffic at very high speeds and driving in excess of 85 mph, was REDUCED to Improper Driving with just a fine [...]
Virginia Synthetic Marijuana Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result - A Class 1 misdemeanor charge for possession of synthetic marijuana under Virginia Code § 18.2-248.1 —prohibiting the possession, sale, gift, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids—was DROPPED after attorney negotiations due to insufficient evidence.
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 46.2-852 Charge REDUCED to Citation in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Criminal Charge REDUCED to Citation Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-852 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge was REDUCED to a non-criminal charge of Improper Driving with just a fine of $150. No criminal conviction, no jail time, and no license suspension. [...]
Second Offense Reckless Driving by Speed 94/65 REDUCED to Simple Speeding Ticket
Second Offense Reckless Driving by Speed 94/65 REDUCED to Simple Speeding Ticket Virginia Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 94 in a 65, a second offense (with a prior Reckless Driving conviction), was REDUCED to a simple Speeding Ticket [...]
Virginia Refusal Charge DISMISSED, First Offense DUI BAC .17 in Results in NO JAIL
Virginia Refusal Charge DISMISSED, First Offense DUI BAC .17 in Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Refusal to submit to breath / blood test (Va Code 18.2-268.3) charge was DISMISSED, while the first offense DUI charge (VA Code 18.2-266) resulted in no active jail [...]
Brass Knuckles Concealed Weapon Charge 18.2-308 While in Possession of Narcotics Results in NO JAIL Time in Fairfax VA
Concealed Weapon Charge Results in NO JAIL Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with two Class 1 Misdemeanors: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Second Offense (Va. Code § 18.2-250), and Carrying a Concealed Weapon—Brass Knuckles (Va. Code § 18.2-308, covering “metal knucks”). After attorney [...]
Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge DROPPED in Fairfax Virginia
Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge under VA Code 18.2-178 was DROPPED pursuant to an agreement reached by the defense attorney for the full payment of restitution. This serious case was successfully resolved [...]
DUI Second Offense in 5 Years in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to DUI First Offense
DUI Second Offense in 5 Years REDUCED to DUI First Offense Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Second offense in less than 5 years, class 1 misdemeanor DWI / DUI Drunk Driving charge (VA Code 18.2-266), with an elevated BAC of .16, which carried a mandatory minimum jail [...]
PWID Charge for 8 Containers of Marijuana Found with Firearm DISMISSED in Fairfax VA
PWID Charge for 8 Containers of Marijuana Found with Firearm DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result PWID Possession with Intent to Distribute charged for possession of 8 containers of marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia, and possession of a handgun in the same bag, was DISMISSED after [...]
Misdemeanor Public Intoxication on Adderall Drug Charge DISMISSED in Fairfax VA
Misdemeanor Public Intoxication on Adderall Drug Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Public Intoxication by Narcotic / Drug Charge Adderall, charged under VA Code 18.2-388, was DISMISSED after completion of 10 hours of community service. This case was successfully resolved by experienced Fairfax [...]
Fairfax VA Reckless Driving 88/55 Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Speeding Ticket
Reckless Driving 88/55 Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 88 in a 55 was REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket with just a fine of $250. No criminal conviction, no jail [...]
Fairfax Virginia Possession of Open Container Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED at First Appearance
Possession of Open Container Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED at First Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Possession of Open Container in Vehicle (VA Code 18.2-323.1) was DROPPED at the first court appearance. Related Underage Possession of Alcohol by Minor misdemeanor charge (VA Code 4.1-305) was not pursued. [...]
Fairfax County Virginia Public Intoxication Charge DISMISSED
Public Intoxication Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 / Fairfax Code 5-1-1 was DISMISSED after completion of 25 hours of community service. This case was successfully resolved by experienced Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin. [...]
Fairfax Virginia Petit Larceny Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED After Appeal
Fairfax Virginia Petit Larceny Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED After Appeal Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result After being found Guilty in General District Court of Class 1 Misdemeanor Petit Larceny (VA Code 18.2-96) while represented by another law firm, the clients appealed their case to Circuit Court and hired [...]
Fairfax Virginia Public Intoxication Charge DROPPED at First Appearance
Public Intoxication Charge DROPPED at First Appearance Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 was DROPPED right away at the initial court appearance after the defense attorney discussed mitigating evidence with the prosecutor. This client was represented by [...]
NOT GUILTY of Reckless Driving in Fairfax Virginia
NOT GUILTY of Reckless Driving Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Trial Result A misdemeanor reckless driving charge under Virginia Code § 46.2-852 in Fairfax County resulted in a Not Guilty trial verdict, thanks to the aggressive and strategic arguments made by the criminal defense attorney. Fairfax attorney Marina [...]
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Charge Amended to Trespass, Then DISMISSED
Drunk in Public Charge Amended to Trespass, Then DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 was first AMENDED to Trespass, then Trespass charge was DISMISSED after completion of community service. This client was represented by experienced Fairfax [...]
Criminal Charge 18.2-347 for Frequenting a Bawdy Place / Sexual Massage Parlor DISMISSED
Criminal Charge 18.2-347 for Frequenting a Bawdy Place / Sexual Massage Parlor DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor charge under Virginia Code § 18.2-347, for Frequenting a Bawdy Place (sexual massage parlor to obtain an erotic massage) was DISMISSED. This client was represented by experienced Fairfax [...]
Fairfax County: Second Offense DUI Charge REDUCED to First Offense, No Jail
Second Offense DUI Charge REDUCED to First Offense, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Through defense counsel negotiations, a second offense DWI / DUI charge under VA Code 18.2-266, with mandatory minimum jail time, was REDUCED to a first offense with no active jail time. This [...]
Fairfax Grand Larceny Charges Dropped – No Jail Time for Remaining Count
Felony Grand Larceny Charges Reduced to One w/ No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was originally charged with two counts of Felony Grand Larceny (Va. Code § 18.2-95) and one count of Misdemeanor Petit Larceny (Va. Code § 18.2-96). As a result of defense [...]
Fairfax County Virginia Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED
Virginia Public Intoxication Misdemeanor Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Public Intoxication Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 was DROPPED after completion of community service. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court This client was represented by experienced Virginia criminal defense lawyer Marina Medvin. Virginia [...]
Obtaining Money by False Pretense Felony Fraud Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO JAIL
Obtaining Money by False Pretense Felony Fraud Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Obtaining Money by False Pretenses Charge (VA Code 18.2-178) was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Trespass charge with NO ACTIVE jail time. This case was successfully resolved [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Charge of Repeat Offender REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Fairfax, Virginia
Felony Grand Larceny Charge of Repeat Offender REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny Charge (VA Code 18.2-95) was amended and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Larceny charge with just two weeks to serve. Client was a repeat offender who had two prior Felony [...]
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor – Fairfax VA
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with felony possession with intent to distribute more than 0.5 oz of marijuana, a serious offense under Virginia Code § 18.2-248.1, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. [...]
Misdemeanor Charge for Underage Possession of Alcohol by Minor DROPPED in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Charge for Underage Possession of Alcohol by Minor DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for underage possession of alcohol by a minor (VA Code 4.1-305) DROPPED at first appearance. This criminal case was successfully resolved by top-rated, experienced Virginia criminal defense attorney, [...]
Fairfax Virginia Felony Concealment / Shoplifting Charge REDUCED w/ NO JAIL TIME
Felony Concealment / Shoplifting Charge REDUCED w/ NO JAIL TIME Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with felony grand larceny for shoplifting / concealing merchandise under Virginia Code §§ 18.2-103 and 18.2-95. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor concealment offense, and the client received [...]
Domestic Assault and Battery Against a Family Member DISMISSED in Fairfax, Virginia
Domestic Assault and Battery Against a Family Member DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charge (VA Code 18.2-57.2) against a family member was DISMISSED after two years of good behavior and continuation of mental health treatment. This criminal case was successfully [...]
Virginia Hunting Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED / Client Keeps Weapons & License
Hunting Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED / Client Keeps Weapons & License Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was originally charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor hunting offense in Fairfax County. The charge was reduced to a non-jailable Class 4 misdemeanor, resulting in only a $100 fine. The client’s [...]
Public Intoxication / Drunk in Public Charge DISMISSED in Fairfax County, VA
Public Intoxication / Drunk in Public Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Client was charged with a Class 4 misdemeanor for drunk in public under Virginia Code § 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code § 5-1-1. The charge was dismissed upon completion of community service. An associated [...]
Fairfax, Virginia | Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge Reduced – VA Code 18.2-103 & 18.2-95
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result Client was originally charged with felony grand larceny for shoplifting/concealing merchandise under Virginia Code §§ 18.2-103 and 18.2-95. The defense lawyer negotiated a favorable outcome in Fairfax County: the felony charge was amended and reduced to [...]
Reckless Driving 82/55 Misdemeanor Offense in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to Speeding Ticket
Reckless Driving 82/55 Misdemeanor Offense REDUCED to Speeding Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer Case Result VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 82 in a 55 was REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket with just a fine of $150. This client was represented by experienced [...]
Fairfax, Virginia | 2nd Offense DUI BAC .23 Reduced to DUI 1st
DUI Second Offense BAC .23 REDUCED to DUI First Offense Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Lawyer Case Result Client was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor DUI 2nd offense in 5 years under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, following a single-vehicle crash and a high BAC of .23. Through effective representation [...]
Fairfax Virginia Charge for Exposing Erogenous Area at Massage Parlor DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Charge for Exposing Erogenous Area at Massage Parlor DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result A misdemeanor charge under Fairfax County Code § 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage establishment was DISMISSED after attorney successfully argued evidence was insufficient as a matter of law. The [...]
Felony PWID Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute DISMISSED in Fairfax Virginia
Felony PWID Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Drug Defense Lawyer Case Result Felony drug charge for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute under Virginia Code § 18.2-248.1 was dismissed following successful negotiations by the defense attorney. Despite the client’s prior drug offenses, the [...]
Fairfax DUI Charge Resolved with No Jail Time — Refusal and Reckless Driving Charges Dropped
DUI Charge Resolved with No Jail Time — Refusal and Reckless Driving Charges Dropped Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Lawyer Case Result Client faced multiple charges, including Class 1 misdemeanor DUI under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, refusal to submit to a breath or blood test, and misdemeanor reckless driving by [...]
Assault and Battery w/ Injuries to Victim REDUCED, NO JAIL
Assault and Battery REDUCED, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 misdemeanor assault and battery charge under Virginia Code § 18.2-57, involving reported injuries by the victim, was successfully reduced to trespassing—a non-violent offense. The client avoided a conviction for a violent crime and [...]
Fairfax County VA Felony Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO Jail
Felony Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny charge under VA Code 18.2-95 was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor concealment / shoplifting under VA Code 18.2-103 with NO ACTIVE jail time. This serious case was successfully resolved by experienced Fairfax [...]
Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL in Fairfax Virginia
Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny – shoplifting / concealing – charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-96) with NO ACTIVE jail time. This [...]
Felony Embezzlement Over 100 Possible Charges REDUCED to One Count, Results in NO JAIL
Felony Embezzlement Over 100 Possible Charges REDUCED to One Count, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Over 100 potential white collar felony embezzlement charges for fraud of the employer were successfully preempted before the warrant stage and consolidated into a single charge of Felony Embezzlement under [...]
Felony Grand Larceny / Concealment / Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Fairfax VA
Felony Grand Larceny / Concealment / Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-96) with 8 days to serve at client’s schedule. This [...]
Charge DISMISSED: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Arrest in Fairfax Virginia
Charge DISMISSED: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Arrest in Fairfax Virginia Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DISMISSED after completion of community service. This criminal case was successfully resolved by experienced Fairfax criminal defense attorney, Marina Medvin. [...]
Charge DROPPED – Carrying Concealed Handgun While Under the Influence of Alcohol Va Code 18.2-308.012
Carrying Concealed Handgun While Under the Influence of Alcohol Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 Misdemeanor charge under VA Code § 18.2-308.012 for carrying a concealed handgun while under the influence of alcohol in a public place was DROPPED, meaning non-prosecuted, after defense [...]
Felony Arson / Malicious Burning 18.2-77 Charge DROPPED
Felony Arson / Malicious Burning 18.2-77 Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result The client was charged under Virginia Code § 18.2-77(A) for the malicious burning of an occupied dwelling—an offense punishable by five years to life in prison. The charge stemmed from an allegation that the [...]
Firearms Charges DROPPED with plea to Hunting Violations in Fairfax Virginia
Firearms Charges DROPPED with plea to Hunting Violations Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Two misdemeanor firearm charges against a juvenile were DROPPED and not prosecuted as part of a plea agreement between the government and defense attorney. The case was resolved with a plea deal to two [...]
Arson / Malicious Burning Charges DISMISSED at Preliminary Hearing
Arson / Malicious Burning Charges DISMISSED at Preliminary Hearing Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result The Chief Judge of the Fairfax County General District Court presided over the preliminary hearing for serious felony charges, including Malicious Burning under Va. Code § 18.2-77 (Burning or Destroying an Occupied Dwelling) [...]
City of Fairfax Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED
City of Fairfax Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 4 misdemeanor charge of Drunk in Public under Virginia Code § 18.2-388 and Fairfax City Code § 54-228 was dropped after the client successfully completed community service. The case resulted in no criminal [...]
Va Code 46.2-862 Reckless Driving 81 MPH Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED
Va Code 46.2-862 Reckless Driving 81 MPH Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 81 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED / AMENDED to a traffic infraction for speeding, at a reduced speed of 74 in [...]
Juvenile Petit Larceny Misdemeanor Charge Results in DIVERSION in Fairfax Virginia
Juvenile Petit Larceny Misdemeanor Charge Results in DIVERSION Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A juvenile’s Petit Larceny Misdemeanor Charge (VA Code 18.2-96) was processed through the DIVERSION program instead of through the court system and will be erased from client’s record after completion of 15 hours of [...]
Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED to Trespass, No Jail
Grand Larceny Felony REDUCED to Trespass, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge (VA Code 18.2-95) was REDUCED / AMENDED to a misdemeanor Trespassing offense after attorney negotiations. The resolution required completion of community service and other related conditions, with no active [...]
Reckless Driving Misdemeanor 80 MPH in Fairfax REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed
Reckless Driving Misdemeanor 80 MPH REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Family reckless driving representation: Family Member 1 was charged with first-offense misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed for driving 80 MPH in a 55 zone under Va. Code § [...]
Fairfax County Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge 18.2-388 DISMISSED
Fairfax Virginia Drunk in Public Misdemeanor Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public charge under Va. Code § 18.2-388 and Fairfax Code § 5-1-1 was dismissed following the successful completion of community service. The client avoided a conviction, fines, and [...]
Felony False Pretenses and Conspiracy Charges DISMISSED, Misdemeanor Larceny Results in NO JAIL
Felony False Pretenses and Conspiracy Charges DISMISSED, Misdemeanor Larceny Results in NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony fraud charge for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses under Va. Code § 18.2-178 and an associated felony conspiracy charge were both dropped as part of a negotiated [...]
Misdemeanor Charge for Public Intoxication VA Code 18.2-388 in Fairfax Virginia DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Charge for Public Intoxication VA Code 18.2-388 Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public charge under Va. Code § 18.2-388 was dismissed upon successful completion of community service. The client will avoid a conviction, fine, and criminal record. This case was [...]
Fairfax Virginia DUI Third Offense REDUCED, No Jail
Fairfax Virginia DUI Third Offense REDUCED, No Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with a 3rd offense DUI under Va. Code § 18.2-266 with a BAC of .14 following a car accident. Despite the two prior DWI convictions on his record, defense attorney negotiations [...]
Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Shoplifting / Concealing in Fairfax Virginia CHARGE DROPPED
Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Shoplifting and Concealing CHARGE DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 misdemeanor Petit Larceny shoplifting/concealing charge under Va. Code §§ 18.2-103 and 18.2-96 was dropped following successful defense attorney negotiations. The client avoided a conviction, fines, and a permanent criminal record. This [...]
Criminal Reckless Driving Speeding 79 MPH REDUCED to a Regular Traffic Violation
Criminal Reckless Driving Speeding 79 MPH REDUCED to a Regular Traffic Violation Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed charge for driving 79 MPH in a 55 zone under Va. Code § 46.2-862 was reduced to a non-criminal speeding ticket for 74 [...]
Felony Credit Card Fraud and Forgery Charges DROPPED – No Jail Time on Misdemeanor Fraud Charge
Felony Credit Card Fraud and Forgery Charges DROPPED – No Jail Time on Misdemeanor Fraud Charge Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony credit card larceny charge under Va. Code § 18.2-193 (punishable by up to 10 years in prison) and a felony credit card forgery charge [...]
CHARGE REDUCED From Reckless Driving Ticket to Speeding at a Lower Speed in Fairfax Virginia
CHARGE REDUCED From Reckless Driving Ticket to Speeding at a Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 77 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a traffic ticket for speeding, at a REDUCED speed of 74 in [...]
Drug DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with NO JAIL
Drug DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Following multiple hit-and-run accidents, the client confessed to the incidents and to taking drugs prior to driving. The client was charged with Class 1 misdemeanor DUI under Va. Code § 18.2-266. Despite the [...]
Arlington Virginia DWI Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence
DWI Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence Arlington, Virginia | DWI Attorney Case Result Following a serious car accident, the client was charged with Class 1 misdemeanor DUI under Va. Code § 18.2-266 and Refusal to submit to a breath or blood test. The DUI charge was dismissed due to defense [...]
NOT GUILTY on Appeal of Assault and Battery Charge in Fairfax Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Circuit Court Appeal Result A client previously convicted of Assault and Battery on a Family Member under Virginia Code § 18.2-57.2 in Fairfax Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court—represented at that time by another attorney— came to us after he was found Guilty and [...]
Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor Shoplifting with NO JAIL Time
Grand Larceny REDUCED to Misdemeanor Shoplifting with NO JAIL Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony grand larceny shoplifting charge under Va. Code §§ 18.2-103 and 18.2-95 was successfully reduced to a misdemeanor under Va. Code § 18.2-96. The client received no active jail time, resolving [...]
City of Fairfax Public Intoxication Charge DISMISSED
City of Fairfax Public Intoxication Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public offense charged by City of Fairfax police under VA Code 18.2-388 was DISMISSED after completion of community service. City of Fairfax General District Court, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA, [...]
Felony Marijuana Distribution and Conspiracy Charges Under 18.2-248.1 DROPPED
Felony Drug Distribution and Conspiracy Charges Under 18.2-248.1 DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Criminal Charges: Class 5 Felony – Sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute more than ½ ounce but not more than 5 pounds of marijuana, in violation of Va. Code § 18.2-248.1 [...]
Virginia Felony Eluding and Reckless Driving while DUI – 6 Charges DROPPED
Virginia Felony Eluding and Reckless Driving while DUI – 6 Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A repeat offender with 12 prior felony and misdemeanor convictions was facing 8 new criminal charges, including felony eluding law enforcement under Va. Code § 46.2-817, 2nd DUI in 5 [...]
30 Day Active Jail Sentence Withdrawn on Appeal for DUI Conviction
DUI Appeal in Fairfax Virginia – 30 Day Active Jail Sentence Withdrawn on Appeal Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Marina Medvin was retained to appeal a DWI conviction and 30-day jail sentence imposed in Fairfax General District Court after the client violated the terms of a DUI [...]
Receiving Stolen Goods 18.2-108 Charge DROPPED
Receiving Stolen Goods 18.2-108 Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for Receiving Stolen Goods under Va. Code § 18.2-108 was dropped due to attorney negotiations, despite the client’s extensive criminal history that included prior misdemeanor, felony, and traffic convictions in the same [...]
All Charges DROPPED: Obstruction of Justice and Drunk in Public in Fairfax Virginia
All Charges DROPPED: Obstruction of Justice and Drunk in Public Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for Obstructing Justice under Va. Code § 18.2-460, stemming from allegations that the client interfered with a law enforcement officer during an arrest, was dropped. In addition, [...]
Felony Marijuana Possession with Intent to Distribute PWID DISMISSED in Fairfax Virginia
Felony Marijuana Possession with Intent to Distribute PWID DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony PWID Drug Charge – Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute under VA Code 18.2-248.1 was REDUCED to misdemeanor and then the misdemeanor was DISMISSED after 6 months of participation in a [...]
Firearm Possession Charge DROPPED, Felony PWID Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Firearm Possession Charge DROPPED, Felony PWID Marijuana REDUCED to Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged in Fairfax County with Class 6 Felony Possession of a Firearm while PWID under Va. Code § 18.2-308.4, which carries a mandatory sentence of 5 years in prison. That [...]
Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket in Fairfax Virginia
Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 84 MPH REDUCED to a Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed under Va. Code § 46.2-862 for driving 84 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, a criminal offense punishable by jail time, [...]
Class 4 Felony Forgery of Public Records § 18.2-168 REDUCED to Misdemeanor
Class 4 Felony Forgery of Public Records § 18.2-168 and Fraudulent Procurement of DMV Documents § 46.2-105.2, Both REDUCED to Class 2 Misdemeanors Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with two felony offenses: Fraudulent Procurement of DMV Documents under Va. Code § 46.2-105.2 (Class 6 [...]
Fairfax Virginia DUI Charge with .15 BAC REDUCED, No Jail Time
DUI Charge with .15 BAC REDUCED, No Jail Time Fairfax, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI (Va. Code § 18.2-266) in Virginia after recording a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15—a level that triggers a mandatory minimum of 5 days in [...]
Obtaining Prescription Drugs by Fraud / Forgery in Fairfax Virginia – Felony REDUCED
Obtaining Prescription Drugs by Fraud / Forgery in Fairfax Virginia – Felony REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 6 Felony charge for Obtaining Prescription Drugs by Fraud or Forgery under Va. Code § 18.2-258.1 was successfully reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor through attorney negotiations. [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with NO JAIL Time in Fairfax Virginia
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with NO JAIL Time Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor (VA Code 18.2-96) with NO active JAIL TIME (with some other conditions). [...]
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor, NO JAIL
Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge under VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95 was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor under VA Code 18.2-96, with NO active JAIL TIME (but with probation conditions). [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 79 MPH REDUCED to a Traffic Infraction in Fairfax Virginia
Reckless Driving 79 MPH REDUCED to a Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Infraction – Improper Driving and only a $150 fine. This serious case [...]
DISMISSED: Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting in Fairfax Virginia
DISMISSED: Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge under VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95 was DISMISSED after completion of a theft educational program. This serious case was successfully resolved by experienced Fairfax criminal defense attorney, Marina Medvin. Virginia [...]
Felony PWID Marijuana Drug Distribution Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL
Felony PWID Marijuana Drug Distribution Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Client was originally charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana PWID under Va. Code § 18.2-248.1 for possessing approximately 2 ounces with intent to sell—an offense carrying serious [...]
Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charges DROPPED in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charges DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A client charged with Misdemeanor Assault and Battery under Virginia Code § 18.2-57 in Fairfax County resulted in DROPPED charges based on defense attorney’s argument of self defense and insufficient evidence to prosecute. This result was [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to Improper Driving in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to Improper Driving Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Infraction – Improper Driving and only a $150 fine. Read more about Fairfax [...]
DUI / DWI in Virginia BAC .18 and Reckless Driving Charges REDUCED / DISMISSED, 2 Days in Jail
DUI / DWI in Virginia BAC .18 and Reckless Driving Charges REDUCED / DISMISSED, 2 Days in Jail Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result The client was charged with a serious DUI offense under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a BAC of .18—triggering a [...]
Charge DROPPED: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public in Fairfax Virginia
Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A Class 4 misdemeanor charge for Drunk in Public under Virginia Code § 18.2-388 was DISMISSED at the first court appearance. The case was resolved without a conviction, fine, or further proceedings. Read more about Fairfax [...]
Felony Embezzlement Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with NO JAIL in Fairfax Virginia
Felony Embezzlement Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A felony Embezzlement charge under Virginia Code § 18.2-111—filed with supporting evidence including a full confession—was REDUCED to a misdemeanor. The case was resolved without any active jail time. Courthouse: Fairfax County [...]
Reckless Driving by Speeding 83 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket with Lower Speed
Reckless Driving by Speeding 83 MPH REDUCED to Speeding Ticket with Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result A misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving by Speed—83 MPH in a 55 MPH zone—under Virginia Code § 46.2-862 was REDUCED after attorney negotiations to a non-criminal traffic infraction [...]
Felony Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Felony Possession With Intent to Distribute Charges DROPPED & REDUCED
Felony Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Felony Possession With Intent to Distribute Charges DROPPED & REDUCED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Original charges: 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 [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving Generally 46.2-852 Charge REDUCED to Infraction
Reckless Driving Generally 46.2-852 Charge REDUCED to Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor reckless driving general charge under VA Code 46.2-852 was reduced to “improper driving” – a non-criminal infraction. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin who represented this client and obtained this [...]
NOT GUILTY of Assault and Battery in Fairfax Virginia
NOT GUILTY of Assault and Battery Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result In Fairfax County Circuit Court, a client charged with Assault and Battery under Virginia Code § 18.2-57 was found Not Guilty following a contested trial and assertion of self defense. The verdict was secured by an [...]
5 Counts of Felony Embezzlement REDUCED to just 1 Misdemeanor in Fairfax Virginia
5 Counts of Felony Embezzlement REDUCED to just 1 Misdemeanor Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result 5 Felony Embezzlement charges under Va. Code 18.2-111 for 5 separate acts of embezzlement – followed a hand-written confession, was REDUCED to a misdemeanor charge after attorney negotiations and client was sentenced [...]
Reckless Driving 79 MPH REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at a Lower Speed in Fairfax Virginia
Reckless Driving 79 MPH REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket at a Lower Speed Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Traffic Infraction – Speeding – with a REDUCED [...]
Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended Revoked License in Fairfax Virginia Charge DROPPED
Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended Revoked License 46.2-301 Charge DROPPED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 1 Misdemeanor Charge of Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License under VA Code 46.2-301 was DROPPED after defense attorney argument that evidence to prosecute was insufficient as a matter of [...]
Virginia Misdemeanor Reckless Driving 87 MPH REDUCED to Zero Point Traffic Violation
Reckless Driving 87 MPH REDUCED to Zero Point Traffic Violation Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 87 MPH under VA Code 46.2-862 was REDUCED to a non-criminal, non-moving violation – defective equipment – which carries NO POINTS, punished by a $100 fine. [...]
Receiving Stolen Goods Felony Charge DISMISSED
Receiving Stolen Goods Felony Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Receiving / Buying Stolen Goods under VA Code 18.2-108 was DISMISSED after a preliminary hearing due to defense attorney argument that evidence was insufficient to maintain the prosecution as a matter of law. Read more [...]
Virginia False Report to Law Enforcement Charge DISMISSED
False Report to Law Enforcement Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result False Report to Law Enforcement charge under VA Code 18.2-461 was DISMISSED after first hearing upon defense attorney winning suppression argument based on Fourth Amendment grounds. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge [...]
Fairfax VA Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge DISMISSED
Felony Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Charge DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony fraud charge of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses under Virginia Code § 18.2-178 was DISMISSED due to insufficient evidence following the defense attorney’s arguments at the preliminary hearing. Read more about Fairfax criminal [...]
Misdemeanor Assault and Battery in Fairfax Virginia CHARGE DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Assault and Battery in Fairfax Virginia CHARGE DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Assault and Battery Charge (VA Code 18.2-57) was DISMISSED after completion of an anger management class and a good behavior period as agreed upon by the parties. NO JAIL TIME, NO CRIMINAL RECORD. [...]
Felony Malicious Wounding Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO JAIL
Felony Malicious Wounding Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, NO JAIL Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Felony Malicious Wounding charge under VA Code 18.2-51 was reduced to a misdemeanor Assault charge with NO JAIL penalty, just 50 hours of community service and a good behavior period as agreed upon [...]
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 84 MPH DISMISSED
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 84 MPH DISMISSED Fairfax, Virginia | Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 84 MPH in a 70 Charge (VA Code 46.2-862) was DISMISSED pre-trial after attorney intervention. Read more about experienced Virginia Reckless Driving defense attorney Marina Medvin, who represented [...]
Virginia Reckless Driving at 109 MPH – Jail Sentence Reduced
Reckless Driving at 109 MPH – Jail Sentence Reduced Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 109 MPH in a 65 MPH zone (VA Code 46.2-862) results in 5 days in jail with a $1,000 fine and license suspension. The prosecutor wanted 19 [...]
Virginia Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to non-criminal Traffic Infraction
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge REDUCED to non-criminal Traffic Infraction Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 86 MPH in a 65 zone charge (VA Code 46.2-862) was reduced a traffic infraction, speeding, with a reduced speed of 79 MPH in a 65 zone, [...]
NOT GUILTY of Assault and Battery Va Code 18.2-57 | Fairfax Virginia
NOT GUILTY Verdict After Bench Trial for Misdemeanor Assault Charge Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result A bench trial for an allegation of misdemeanor assault and battery under Va Code 18.2-57, for a fight between two women over a man, resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict. Read more [...]