Virginia Law: Obstruction of Justice The crime of obstruction of justice occurs when “any person by threats of bodily harm or force knowingly attempts to intimidate or impede … any law enforcement officer, lawfully engaged in the discharge of his duty….” VA Law § 18.2-460(C). Obstruction of Justice is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, […]
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ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Trial resulted in a Not Guilty verdict for the misdemeanor charge of Failure to ID. Misdemeanor charge for Obstruction of Justice, VA Code 18.2-460, for interfering with an officer’s traffic stop, resulted in just a $250 fine. No jail time or probationary penalties were ordered. Arlington County General District Court at […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charge for Obstruction of Justice, VA Code 18.2-460, for removing evidence from a crime scene, was DROPPED at the first court date. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Read more about Obstruction of Justice Defense here: Virginia Obstruction of Justice and Resisting Arrest […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY 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 District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Read more about Obstruction of Justice Defense here: Virginia Obstruction of […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Client had prior DUI in another state, along with 7 other criminal convictions, received 4 new charges in Alexandria. DUI Drunk Driving charge (VA Code 18.2-266) with a BAC of .22 resulted in conviction for a regular first offense DWI charge with no penalty enhancement, nor language as to the BAC […]
FAIRFAX, VA: Class 1 Misdemeanor charge of Obstructing Justice / Performance of a Law Enforcement / Police Officer while that Officer is Effectuating an Arrest (Va Code 18.2-460) was DROPPED together with an accompanying Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388). Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN […]