Tag Archives: Criminal Defense Lawyer in Alexandria

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 sentence from this Court is […]

Arlington Virginia Trial for Possession of Marijuana Resulted in DISMISSAL Disposition

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Trial for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana charge (VA Code 18.250.1) resulted in a deferred DISMISSAL disposition. Arlington County General District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, Virginia. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with […]

Domestic Assault on a Family Member REDUCED to Trespass, then DISMISSED

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member (VA Code 18.2-57.2) was first REDUCED to a Trespass charge, and then the reduced charge was DISMISSED. Read more about Domestic Assault here: Virginia Domestic Assault Laws & Penalties: Defense Attorney’s Explanation of Va Code […]

Attorney’s Drunk in Public Charge in Arlington Virginia DROPPED at First Court Date

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: An attorney’s Drunk in Public Misdemeanor charge under Arlington County Code 17-7 was dropped at the first court date. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements

Fairfax County Virginia Reckless Driving 82/55 Misdemeanor Charge REDUCED to Improper Driving Traffic Infraction

Fairfax County, VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for speeding 82 in a 55 resulted in a reduction of the charge to a citation for Improper Driving and a $150 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses

Second Drunk in Public Charge in Fairfax Virginia in 3 Months DROPPED at First Hearing

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388), a second charge within 3 months of the first one that was dropped, was DROPPED as well, at the first hearing. Read more about Public Intoxication laws and defenses here: Virginia Drunk in Public / Public Intoxication Laws and Defenses+

Possession of Marijuana Charge in Fairfax DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Class 1 Misdemeanor – Possession of Marijuana (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was DROPPED at the first court appearance. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Felony & Misdemeanor Drug Charges, and Drug Law FAQ

Felony Grand Larceny Charges in Fairfax County DROPPED at Preliminary Hearing

ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: A felony Grand Larceny charge and a misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge for juvenile wallet theft offenses, (VA Code 18.2-95 and 18.2-96), were both DROPPED at the first appearance at the Preliminary Hearing. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment Laws and […]

Criminal Reckless Driving by Speed in Alexandria 29MPH Over REDUCED to Improper Driving Over Prosecutor’s Objection

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for driving 29 MPH over the speed limit on Duke Street in Old Town Alexandria was AMENDED and REDUCED by the Judge to Improper Driving (a non-criminal 3-point driving violation) after Defense motion and arguments, against the Prosecutor’s objection and arguments to […]

Misdemeanor Shoplifting Charge in Arlington Virginia AMENDED to Unlawful Entry & will be DISMISSED

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor Petit Larceny charge from Shoplifting at Nordstroms (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-96) was first AMENDED to an Unlawful Entry charge, VA Code 18.2-121, and per agreement, the Unlawful Entry charge will be DISMISSED after completion of a behavioral class, community service, and good behavior. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting […]

Drunk in Public Charge in Alexandria Virginia was DROPPED

City of Alexandria, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, Va Law 18.2-388, was DROPPED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements

Drunk in Public Charge with .22 BAC will be DROPPED in Fairfax County

Fairfax County, Virginia: Client was charged for Drunk in Public, Va Law 18.2-388 for a .22 BAC and related intoxicated behavior. Charge will be DROPPED after completion of community service, an alcohol class, and a donation to a local animal organization. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | […]

Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Concealment Charge AMENDED and DISMISSED in Northern Virginia

NORTHERN VIRGINIA: 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 behavior. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment Laws […]

Juvenile Felony Grand Larceny & Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charges will be DISMISSED in Fairfax VA

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Juvenile client was charged with Felony Grand Larceny (VA Code 18.2-95) and Class 1 Misdemeanor Petit Larceny (VA Code 18.2-96). Charges will be DIVERTED and thus DISMISSED before they can be entered into the criminal system, and so the client is able to keep a clean record. Conditions of diversion are completion […]

Arrest for Misdemeanor Public Intoxication will be DISMISSED in Alexandria Virginia

City of Alexandria, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED with completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements

Underage Possession of Alcohol by Minor to be DISMISSED

VIRGINIA JUVENILE DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for Underage Possession of Alcohol by a minor (VA Code 4.1-305) was FIRST REDUCED to Class 4 Misdemeanor Drinking in Public (VA Code 4.1-308) AND will be DISMISSED after just 2 months of good behavior and completion of 20 hours of community service. Read more […]

Possession of Marijuana Drug Charge DROPPED – Falls Church, Virginia

FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was DROPPED after completion of community service. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Felony & Misdemeanor Drug Charges, and Drug Law FAQ  

Northern Virginia Shoplifting/Larceny Misdemeanor Charge will be DISMISSED

NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor petit larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-96) was AMENDED to a Trespassing charge, and the amended charge will be DISMISSED after 12 months of good behavior and completion of 35 hours of community service. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, […]

White Collar Felony Embezzlement w/ NO JAIL, Reduced from Over 100 Possible Charges

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY’S RESULT: Over 100 possible white collar felonies and check fraud felony charges were negotiated prior to the warrant process into a single count of a Felony Embezzlement (Va. Code 18.2-111). Restitution was negotiated at a fraction of the full amount taken with a contract to prevent civil lawsuit on […]