Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

ALEXANDRIA FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND CANNOT PREDICT FUTURE RESULTS. Our attorneys represent clients arrested / charged / indicted on Federal Felony and Misdemeanor criminal offenses, Pentagon DUI charges, Reckless Driving on GW Parkway, and other such charges via Federal law enforcement agencies.

Alexandria Federal Possession of Marijuana Charge DISMISSED at First Hearing

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal criminal charge for Possession of Marijuana resulted in DISMISSAL of the offense at the first hearing. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria: 401 Courthouse SquareAlexandria, VA 22314. Read more about Alexandria Federal criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who represented this client and [...]

Alexandria Federal Charge for Possession of Cocaine to be DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal criminal charges for Possession of Cocaine resulted in an agreement for DISMISSAL of the charge after 6 months of abiding by probation conditions. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria: 401 Courthouse SquareAlexandria, VA 22314. Read more about Alexandria Federal criminal defense attorney [...]

Alexandria Federal Reckless Driving on GW Parkway Charges DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Clients who were represented by Federal Reckless Driving defense attorney Marina Medvin this month all received DISMISSALS of their Reckless Driving charges. All clients had speeds above 70/40 on the GW Parkway in Alexandria, with some clients reaching speeds of 89. Clients walked away with speeding tickets and [...]

Federal Military Base Larceny Shoplifting Charge DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal charge for Larceny for shoplifting from a store on a federal military base resulted in in DISMISSAL of the charge. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – Alexandria, [...]

DISMISSED – Driving on Suspended License After DUI | Federal Criminal Offense

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal charge for Driving on Suspended license after a Federal DUI conviction resulted in DISMISSAL of the charge. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – Alexandria, VA. [...]

Federal DUI Probation Violation Results in Only 4 Days in Jail

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal Probation Violation charges for Federal DUI probation that was violated by new Felony charges, resulted in just 4 days of jail. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – Alexandria, [...]

Alexandria First Offense Reckless Driving 74/40 DISMISSED in the US District Court

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT CASE RESULT: First Offense Reckless Driving for Speeding 74/40 resulted in a DISMISSAL of the criminal charge. Client plead to a related speeding ticket and was penalized by a reduced fine. Federal Courthouse United States District [...]

WikiLeaks Source Hacking Conspiracy Targeting Senior U.S. Officials, Unauthorized Access to Government Computer Systems & Online Accounts Sentenced to 5 Years

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A 22-year-old young man prosecuted under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for conspiring via private chats and Twitter to gain unauthorized access to United States government computer systems and online accounts belonging [...]

Alexandria VA Federal Reckless Driving 100 MPH in a 40 Zone REDUCED to Speeding Ticket

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT CASE RESULT: Client had 3 prior misdemeanor convictions on his criminal record. Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving 100/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a fine and 10 days in [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Charge for Unlawful Carry of Concealed Firearm REDUCED to Citation & Fine

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal Class A misdemeanor charge on the GW Parkway for unlawful carry of a concealed firearm and large quantity of additional ammunition (Va Code 18.2-308 incorporated into Federal law by 18 USC [...]

GW Parkway DWI / DUI Charges REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No License Suspension & No Alcohol Classes

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT:Federal DWI with a BAC of .12 was amended and reduced to a Reckless Driving charge, with no license suspension and no alcohol classes, just a fine, a weekend in jail, and probation. 36 CFR [...]

Alexandria Federal Reckless Driving Speeding 82/40 DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving 82/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a fine. No loss of license, no criminal record, and no jail time. Federal Courthouse United [...]

Alexandria VA DWI Reduced to Reckless Driving, No Jail

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: 32 CFR 234.17 Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI / DUI at the Pentagon Reservation in Arlington, Virginia, resulted in REDUCTION / AMENDMENT of the DUI/ DWI charges to Reckless Driving. Client received no jail [...]

Federal Pentagon Reservation DUI / DWI Charges DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: 32 CFR 234.17 Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI / DUI at the Pentagon Reservation in Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of the DUI/ DWI charges with a plea to a citation for Refusal Submit to [...]

Federal DWI / DUI All Charges DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT:32 CFR 234.17 Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI / DUI at the Pentagon Reservation in Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of all charges prior to initial court appearance due to insufficient evidence. Client received no penalties [...]

DUI / DWI Charges at the Pentagon REDUCED to Citation for Refusal Submit to Breath Test

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charges under 32 CFR 234.17 for DWI / DUI at the Pentagon Reservation in Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of the DUI/ DWI charges with a plea to a citation for Refusal Submit [...]

Federal Alexandria DWI REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail, No License Suspension

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI / DUI on the GW Parkway resulted in DISMISSAL of the DUI charge and a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the DWI Charge to Reckless Driving. Client received no jail [...]

Federal Charge for Possession of Marijuana in Alexandria DISMISSED Prior to First Court Appearance

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Possession of Marijuana on federal US Military base Fort Belvoir, Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of charge prior to first court date. Read more about Federal Marijuana Law here: Federal Penalties & Defense for [...]

Alexandria VA Juvenile Reckless Driving DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charge for a juvenile Reckless Driving by Speeding 83/50 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED, irrespective of prior criminal; and traffic ticket convictions. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $200 fine. Federal [...]

Alexandria VA First Offense Reckless Driving 83/50 DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: First offense Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving by Speeding 83/50 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $150 fine. Federal Courthouse United States District Court Eastern District of [...]

Alexandria DWI REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail Time & No License Suspension

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI and Refusal resulted in DISMISSAL of the Refusal charge and a REDUCTION and AMENDMENT of the DWI Charge to Reckless Driving. Client received no jail time for the reduced [...]

Federal Probation Violation Results in Removal of Probation 1.5 Years Early

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal Probation Violation revocation hearing for violating probation conditions of a Felony White Collar matter resulted in removal of probation condition 1.5 years early, after a weekend in jail was served for the violation.   [...]

Federal Reckless Driving 95 in a 40 DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT: Federal misdemeanor charge for Recklessly Driving by Speeding 95/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in 6 hours of detention, a restricted license, and a low fine. Federal Courthouse United [...]

Virginia Juvenile Reckless Driving 86/40 GW Parkway Federal Charge DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT:Federal misdemeanor charge for a Juvenile Recklessly Driving by Speeding 86/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in reduction of the speed, a fine for the reduced ticket, and 20 hours [...]

Federal Bribery and Corruption Crimes

18 U.S. Code § 666 – Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds (a) Whoever, if the circumstance described in subsection (b) of this section exists— (1) being an agent of an organization, or of a State, local, or Indian tribal government, or any agency thereof— (A) embezzles, steals, [...]

Virginia Federal Pentagon DWI Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI and DUI on Pentagon Property resulted in a reduction of the DUI Charge to Reckless Driving, while all related charges were DISMISSED. Client received no jail time [...]

Federal Hit and Run Charges in Alexandria DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal Hit and Run charges on the GW Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia, resulted in DISMISSAL of the charges at the first court hearing. Read more about Hit and Run Law: Virginia Hit [...]

Forbes Interview with Marina Medvin: “FBI Can Use Dead Suspects’ Fingerprints To Open iPhones — It Might Be Cops’ Best Bet”

This article is reposted from FORBES in the same manner as it appears on their site. FEB 18, 2016 @ 09:40 AM 178,647 VIEWS FBI Can Use Dead Suspects’ Fingerprints To Open iPhones — It Might Be Cops’ Best Bet By: Thomas Fox-Brewster ,FORBES STAFF “I cover crime, privacy and [...]

Pentagon Charges for Second Offense Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED, Related DWI 2nd Offense BAC .21 REDUCED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges on Pentagon Property for Possession of Marijuana (21 USC 844), second offense, resulted in a DISMISSAL of the charges on the first court date. Related DWI (32 CFR 234.17) [...]

Reckless Driving on GW Parkway 80 MPH Charge DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving by Speeding 80/40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in reduction of the speed and a $150 fine for the [...]

Virginia DUI & DWI Charges DISMISSED for Insufficient Evidence

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor DUI and DWI charges (.09 BAC level) and driving over 20 MPH above the speed limit on the GW Parkway, US Park Police arrest, were ALL DISMISSED for insufficient evidence. [...]

United States District Court Violation Notice for Federal Courthouse in Alexandria Virginia

United States District Court Violation Notice for the Federal Courthouse in Alexandria Virginia The United States District Court Violation Notice is a Federal ticket for criminal and traffic offenses issued by law enforcement personnel from agencies such as the U.S. Park Police, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Department of Defense Police, [...]

Federal Cyber Crime Defense Attorney Explains Computer Crime & Hacker Charges in the Federal United States District Court in Alexandria Virginia 18 U.S.C. § 1030

Federal Cyber Crime Federal cyber crimes and computer crimes generally consist of cyber attacks and hacking, even Anonymous “hactivist” activity. Most computer crimes are Federal jurisdiction due to the interstate nature of the hacking activity and server location. Some computer crimes are Federal in nature due to the Federal government [...]

Pentagon DWI Charge BAC .18 Resulted in Sentence Below Minimum with only 2 days to Serve

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI (BAC .18) on Pentagon Property resulted in a 2 day jail sentence and 40 hours of community service, below the mandatory minimum 5 days in jail for [...]

Juvenile Reckless Driving by Speeding More than Double the Speed Limit 82/40 Charge DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving by Speeding 82/40 on the GW Parkway by a juvenile was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $150 fine. Courthouse: United States District [...]

Alexandria Federal DWI BAC .14 REDUCED to Reckless Driving, No Jail time

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI (BAC .14) on Pentagon Property was AMENDED and REDUCED to Reckless Driving. All related DUI and Driving Wrong Way on One Way Street charges were DISMISSED. Judge [...]

Reckless Driving by Speeding 83/50 DISMISSED, Speed REDUCED on Related Speeding Ticket

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor charges for Reckless Driving by Speeding 83/50 on the GW Parkway were DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a reduction of the speed to 79 mph, and a [...]

Reckless Driving by Speeding 71/40 Criminal Charge DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor charges for Reckless Driving by Speeding 71/40 on the GW Parkway were DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $200 fine. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern District [...]

Alexandria Virginia Federal DWI REDUCED to Reckless Driving, All Related Charges DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI (BAC .14) on the GW Parkway by US Park Police AMENDED and REDUCED to Reckless Driving. All related charges DISMISSED. Judge accepted joint sentencing recommendation. Courthouse: United [...]

Reckless Driving 82/40 on GW Parkway, Misdemeanor DISMISSED, Speed Reduced on Speeding Ticket

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULTS FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Federal misdemeanor charges for Reckless Driving by Speeding 82/40 on the GW Parkway were DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a reduced speed and a $250 fine. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern [...]

Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Federal Contractor Fraud Case, Sentenced BELOW Guidelines

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Plea deal – reducing 11 white collar Federal contractor fraud conspiracy changes down to 1 for Federal Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 and 18 U.S.C. [...]

Possession of Weapon Charge DISMISSED in Alexandria Virginia Federal United States District Court

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Charge under 32 CFR 234.10 for Possession of a Weapon (Pistol / Firearm) on the Pentagon Reservation was DISMISSED at the first hearing. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern [...]

Reckless Driving on GW Parkway in Alexandria Virginia DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Federal misdemeanor charges for Reckless Driving by Speeding 72/40 on the GW Parkway were DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $100 fine. Courthouse: United States District Court Eastern District [...]

Reckless Driving & DUI on GW Parkway DISMISSED, DWI Results in NO JAIL

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal misdemeanor charges for Reckless Driving by Speed, DUI and DWI followed an initial drug investigation on the GW Parkway by US Park Police. After DISMISSAL of Reckless Driving and the DUI [...]

Reckless Driving in Alexandria Virginia 85 MPH DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. Related speeding citation resulted in a $350 fine. United States District Court for the [...]

Reckless Driving 71/40 in Alexandria Virginia DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 71 in a 40 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. Related speeding citation resulted in a $50 fine. United States District Court for the [...]

Alexandria VA Second DWI in 10 Years Results in No Jail Time

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Federal DWI charge (following Virginia Law 18.2-266), arrest made by Park Police on the GW Parkway, a second DWI offense in a 10 year period for this client, resulted in 15 days of [...]

Alexandria Virginia DUI First Offense, BAC .19, Results in 2 Days in Jail, Related DWI DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal DUI charge (32 CFR 234.17 / 18.2-266) on the Pentagon reservation in Arlington Virginia resulted in only 2 days in jail as a penalty, 3 days of unmonitored home detention, and [...]

Reckless Driving 100MPH in Alexandria Virginia DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 100 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – penalized by a $300 fine, 3 days [...]

Quantico Virginia Hit & Run, Reckless Driving, Eluding Police Charges DISMISSED, Related DUI with BAC .20 REDUCED and Results in 5 Days of Home Confinement

QUANTICO MARINE BASE – VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED. Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, Eluding Police (disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop) and related traffic offenses for running a red light and driving the wrong way on a one-way street – all DISMISSED. Related Quantico Marine Base [...]

Pentagon DUI Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving, Federal DWI Charge DISMISSED

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Federal DUI charge (32 CFR 234.17 / 18.2-266) on the Pentagon reservation in Arlington Virginia was REDUCED to Reckless Driving; related DWI and driving charges were DISMISSED. Penalties for the reduced offense included [...]

Alexandria VA Federal Larceny Indictment DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal Larceny Indictment (United States Law Section 18 U.S.C. 641) for shoplifting merchandise from a store in Ft. Belvoir was DISMISSED. (This is equivalent to VA Code 18.2-96, 18.2-103 for Misdemeanor Petit Larceny or Misdemeanor Concealing.) In the United States District Court for the Eastern [...]

Reckless Driving in Alexandria Virginia Charge DISMISSED, Speeding Ticket for 65/35 REDUCED to Lower Speed

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 65 in a 35 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a related speeding ticket, at a REDUCED speed of 19 miles [...]

ANONYMOUS DDoS Attack Felony DISMISSED, No Jail Time Ordered on Misdemeanor Charge of Conspiracy to Intentionally Cause Damage to a Protected Computer

MEDVIN LAW PLC principal attorney Marina Medvin represented a member of the Anonymous online activist “hactivist” group that was indicted for Felony Conspiracy charges for participation in the DDoS attacks termed as “Operation Payback.” This case has been ongoing since 2010 and has only begun to conclude in 2015. 13 [...]

DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time in Ft. Meyer, Arlington VA

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Federal DUI charge in Ft. Meyer, Virginia (Arlington Virginia) with a BAC level of .14 was REDUCED to Reckless Driving; related DWI charges were DISMISSED. Penalties consisted of: 1 year of probation, completion [...]

Alexandria VA Reckless Driving 93/50 DISMISSED, No Jail Time

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 93 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with only a $300 fine as a [...]

Reckless Driving 73/40 on GW Parkway DISMISSED in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 73 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with only a $50 fine as a penalty. [...]

Alexandria Virginia DWI BAC .21 REDUCED, Related DUI Charges DISMISSED

ATTORNEY RESULT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: 4 Federal DWI charges on the GW Parkway, with a BAC level of .21, which would usually result in jail time of at least 10 days, was REDUCED to a DWI with a BAC [...]

Federal DWI in Alexandria Virginia BAC .17 REDUCED and Resulted in NO JAIL Time

ATTORNEY RESULT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Federal DWI charge in Ft. Meyer (Arlington, Virginia) with a BAC level of .17, which would usually result in jail time of 5 days, was REDUCED to a DUI with a BAC above .08 [...]

Alexandria Virginia Federal DWI and DUI Charges REDUCED and Result in Lower Penalties in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

ATTORNEY RESULT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Client was charged with two DUI and DWI misdemeanors and a citation for running a stop sign in the Pentagon area. Plea deal resulted in a plea to one charge with the DISMISSAL of [...]

Federal White Collar Fraud Conspiracy in Alexandria Virginia Results in 60 Days to Serve

ALEXANDRIA FEDERAL WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT for the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Business manager charged for Federal Conspiracy to Commit Immigration Document Fraud under 18 USC 371 and 18 USC 1546 (a Class D Felony with a maximum penalty of 5 [...]

Reckless Driving 105/50 in Alexandria DISMISSED, Speeding Results in No License Suspension

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 105 in a 50 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with only 3 days to serve (average [...]

Alexandria Reckless Driving 101/40 on GW Parkway REDUCED to Speeding, No License Suspension

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 101 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding a citation – with only 3 days to serve (average [...]

DUI & DWI on GW Parkway in Alexandria Virginia Results in NO JAIL Time

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Attorney Medvin’s client was arrested for a federal DUI charge on the GW Parkway in Alexandria Virginia and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, in addition to related traffic infractions. The case resulted without any jail sentence and [...]

Reckless Driving on GW Parkway Charge DISMISSED in United States District Court in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 71 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding a citation – with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE – just a [...]

FBI 10 Most Wanted Tobechi Onwuhara will serve Fewer than 5 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering & Computer Fraud in Alexandria Virginia

Attorney’s Case Result for the Federal Courthouse in Alexandria in the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Client Tobechi Onwuhara was placed on the FBI 10 Most Wanted List for Cyber Crime for a number of years. He was indicted for 14 various Federal [...]

Federal Bank Fraud Charges in Alexandria Virginia

Federal Bank Fraud 18 USC § 1344 Section 1344 of Title 18, United States Code punishes by up to 30 years of imprisonment, the use of a scheme or artifice either to defraud a Federally chartered or insured financial institution or to obtain any of the monies, funds, credits, assets, [...]

Federal Charges for Theft, Embezzlement & Misapplication by Bank Officer or Employee in Alexandria Virginia

The federal government can charge Bank Fraud as Embezzlement, Abstraction, Purloining or Willful Misapplication under one of two code sections, Sections 656 and 657 of Title 18, United States Code. These charges will differ mainly in the types of financial institutions to which they apply. 18 U.S.C. § 656 applies [...]

Alexandria Federal Court: Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED, Second Offense DUI REDUCED to 1st Offense w/ NO JAIL

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: DUI Drunk Driving charge in the Pentagon area, with a BAC level of .14 (32 CFR 234.17), a Second Offense within 5 Years, was REDUCED and sentenced as a First Offense with [...]

Federal DWI 2nd Probation Violation Results in NO JAIL Time in Alexandria VA

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: After being convicted of a DUI/DWI offense, client violated his probation with a new alcohol offense conviction for the second time in one year. He received two weeks in a rehabilitation facility, but no jail time and no [...]

Federal Disorderly Conduct Obscene Acts Charge in Alexandria Results in 1 Day in Jail

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at the Washington Sailing Marina resulted in a sentence of only 1 day in jail, a fine, and probation. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct [...]

Federal DWI in Alexandria Virginia BAC .18 REDUCED & Results in NO JAIL in United States District Court

ATTORNEY RESULT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Client was charged with 1) DWI .18, 2) DUI, 3) Reckless Driving, and 4) expired registration. The first count was REDUCED to a DUI of .14 with a penalty of 12 months of probation, [...]

Federal Immigration Fraud Charges Result in DISMISSAL of 3 of 4 Counts, Sentenced Only to Time Served – Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Defendant was charged with 4 Felony counts of: Conspiracy to Commit Immigration Fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371, Fraud and Misuse of Immigrations Documents and Aiding and Abetting, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1546, Conspiracy to [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 76/40 DISMISSED in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 76 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding a citation – with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE – just a [...]

Alexandria VA Federal Possession of Marijuana Charge to be DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia: Federal Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (21 USC 844) from the Wolf Trap Park will be DISMISSED after completion of one year of probation. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, [...]

Federal DUI in Alexandria Virginia, 2nd Offense, Probation Violation Results in only 5 Hours of Jail Time

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: A probation violation for a DUI 2nd Offense in the Federal United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, for a client with 3 prior alcohol-related convictions on his record, resulted in only 5 and a half hours of incarceration and a modification of the terms [...]

Alexandria VA Federal Disorderly Conduct Obscene Acts Charge for Repeat Offender Results in 5 Days in Jail

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at a National Park territory resulted in a sentence of only 5 days in jail for a repeat offender. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly [...]

Alexandria VA Federal Cocaine & Marijuana DUI / DWI Arrest Results in DISMISSAL of Drugs Charges

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA | United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria: DUI / DWI charges from Alcohol and Drugs, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Marijuana resulted as follows: – Plea to DUI with no jail time, alcohol classes, probation, a restricted license, and a $200 [...]

Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Opioid Drugs, Sentence BELOW Guidelines in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal felony drug charges for distribution of hydromorphone in the form of Dilaudid pills – 21 USC 841 (Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance) and 21 USC 846 (Conspiracy to Distribute) – with a sentencing guidelines range of 37 to 46 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued [...]

High-Profile Federal Wire Fraud & Money Laundering Conspiracy Case in Alexandria Sentenced BELOW Guidelines

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Client was charged with Federal Wire Fraud (18 USC 1343) and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 USC 1956), which carried a sentencing guidelines range of 41 to 51 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued for 48 months of incarceration. The final judgement resulted in a [...]

Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Acts at Federal Park Results in 1 Day in Jail – Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia at a National Park territory (at the Washington Sailing Marina) resulted in a sentence of one day in jail, a year of probation, and a fine. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving at Double Speed DISMISSED in Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding double the speed limit, 85 in a 40 zone, for a client with two prior high-speed speeding convictions, was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding a citation – [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge in Alexandria VA DISMISSED

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by speeding 34 miles over the speed limit was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding a citation – with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE – just a fine. Read [...]

Federal Reckless Driving Misdemeanor in Alexandria DISMISSED with plea to Speeding & Fail to Signal

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by speeding 33 miles over the speed limit on the GW Parkway, together with an accompanying traffic citation, was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to speeding and a fail to signal [...]

Reckless Driving Ticket DISMISSED with plea to Speeding in United States District Court, Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by speeding 31 miles over the speed limit was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation – with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and just a fine of [...]

4 Federal Charges DISMISSED: Fleeing to Elude Police, Resisting Arrest with plea to DWI in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria: 5 out of 6 Federal criminal charges were DISMISSED immediately, including Fleeing to Elude Police and Resisting Arrest with a plea to the drunk driving charge – 2nd DUI / DWI [...]

US District Court in Alexandria Virginia DISMISSES Reckless Driving Charge with plea to Speeding Ticket at Lower Speed

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by speeding 31 miles over the speed limit was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation at a REDUCED speed with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and just [...]

United States District Court in Alexandria Virginia DISMISSES Reckless Driving Charge with plea to Speeding Ticket

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 72/40 was DROPPED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and no penalty other than a $75 fine. Read more about [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge DROPPED with a plea – US District Court in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 76/40 on the George Washington Parkway was DROPPED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and a $100 fine. Read more [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge DROPPED to a non-criminal infraction in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 71/40 on the George Washington Parkway was DROPPED with a plea to a speeding charge with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and a small fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding [...]

Federal Fraud Felony Charges in Alexandria Virginia Result in No Jail Time

FEDERAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT | ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Three Federal Felony charges in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – including charges for failure to comply with reporting requirements and for false statements to police officers – sentenced to only 12 months of probation, with a [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Charges and a Traffic Infraction REDUCED with NO JAIL in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Two misdemeanor traffic offenses – Driving on a Suspended License, No Operator’s License, and No license Plate charge, with a client who had a record of -8, plead to a single misdemeanor [...]

Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Speeding Offense (98 MPH/40 MPH zone) REDUCED to non-criminal Speeding in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed (98 MPH/40 MPH zone) Federal charge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was dropped in exchange for a speeding charge with two days of weekend incarceration, seven days of home detention, and [...]

Federal Agencies

We experience with the following federal agencies:

Common types of charges:

Embezzlement and Fraud

Hit and Run

Drug Distribution and Possession with Intent to Distribute

Federal Conspiracy Charges – Drug Distribution, Wire Fraud, Etc.

Assault and Battery and Malicious Wounding

Teenage Sexting Charges

Date Rape Accusations, Sexual Assault

Internet Crimes, Hacking Investigations

Arson and Malicious Burning

Reckless Discharge of a Firearm and Hunting Violations

Unlawful Use of Force, Self-Defense

Political Crimes / Election Fraud (we have defended Democrat and Republican politicians)

Federal Criminal Defense attorneys serving Alexandria, VA.