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Possession of Cocaine and Possession of a Firearm (Felonies) Dismissed
Previously, my client's DUI (2nd offense) and refusal to take the breathalyzer charges were dismissed. You can read about that win here. That client also had two felony charges that were certified to the Circuit Court, but after a trial, those charges were dismissed as well. See below. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. June 17, 2015 - Virginia Beach Circuit Court, Charge: Possession of Cocaine (Felony) under Virginia Code § 18.2-250. Outcome: Dismissed. June 17, 2015 - Virginia Beach Circuit Court, Charge: Possession of Firearm While in Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) under Virginia Code § 18.2-308.4 Outcome:...
31 Misdemeanors Avoided in 10 Days (Including a DUI 1st Offense, DUI 2nd Offense, Eluding, Possession of Marijuana, Driving Under Suspended, No Operator’s License Charge, and 25 Reckless Driving Charges.)
Below are a sampling of case results for the month of May. There were 31 misdemeanors avoided by my clients in the 10 work days between May 1 and May 14. The misdemeanors avoided include: DUI 1st offense, DUI 2nd offense, eluding, possession of marijuana, driving under suspended license, no operator's license, and 25 reckless driving charges. Results are from traffic court in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News, Chesapeake, Northampton, and Norfolk. A screen shot is included for the more notable wins. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. May 1, 2015 - Virginia Beach General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by...
Hampton Reckless Driving (98/60) Dismissed, Northampton RD (77/55) Dismissed, Newport News RD (73/35) Dismissed, Virginia Beach (Driving on Suspended License) Dismissed and Portsmouth Reckless Driving (Null Prossed)
Many times my clients charged with reckless driving are happy with great outcomes such as a reduction to "improper driving" but below are a few samples from this month showing dismissals and null prosses achieved in Hampton, Northampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. April 8, 2015 - Hampton Reckless Driving Defense, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 98/60. Outcome: Dismissed. No court costs or fines! April 14, 2015 - Northampton Reckless Driving Defense, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 77/55. Outcome: Dismissed. No court costs or fines! April 16, 2015 - Virginia Beach...
Reckless Driving Dismissals in Williamsburg, Accomack, Chesapeake, and Newport News
Despite having 24 traffic cases continued due to weather-related court closures at the end of February, we managed to squeak in dismissals in Williamsburg, Accomack, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Portsmouth. Most of the dismissals were for reckless driving charges. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. February 2, 2015 - Williamsburg General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 82/70. Outcome: Dismissed. No court costs or fines! February 4, 2015 - Accomack General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 85/50. Outcome: Dismissed. No court costs or fines! February 10, 2015 -...
Williamsburg Reckless Driving (95/70) Null Prossed!
A good result in Williamsburg for a Reckless Driving by Speed (95/70) charge! DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. January 29, 2015 - Williamsburg General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 95 mph in a 70 mph zone. Outcome: Null prossed. The prosecutor agreed to null pross the case when the trooper failed to appear on the set trial date. A win is a win!
Virginia Beach Reckless Driving by Speed (87/55) Reduced and Reckless Driving for Passing a School Bus Reduced!
My clients have received good outcomes in Virginia Beach General District Court this past week. One was charged with reckless driving by speed for 87 mph in a 55 mph zone. Another was charged with reckless driving for passing a stopped school bus. Another was charged with reckless driving by speed in a school zone. See below for results! DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. January 23, 2015 - Virginia Beach General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 87 mph in a 55 mph zone. Outcome: Reduced from reckless to speeding at the same speed, non-reckless and non-criminal. January 27, 2015 – Virginia Beach General District...
Northampton Reckless Driving (87/55) Dismissed, Norfolk RD dismissed, and Hampton RD reduced to defective equipment
Reckless driving by speed trials result in dismissals in Northampton General District Court and Norfolk General District Court, and a defective equipment outcome in Hampton General District Court. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. January 27th, 2015 - Northampton General District Court, Charge: Reckless driving by speed for 87 mph in a 55 mph zone. Outcome: dismissed. No court costs or fines. Officer did not have the proper certifications on his radar equipment, showing that they were properly tested. January 20th, 2015 – Norfolk GDC, Reckless driving by speed for 78 mph in a 55 mph zone. Outcome: dismissed. No court costs or fines....
Northampton Reckless Driving (90/55) Reduced to Speeding
I was pleased with my recent case results in Northampton, Virginia. One case involved a reckless driving by speed case at 90 mph in a 55 mph zone, in Northampton County, which was reduced to a speeding infraction. The other case involved an accident case where the other driver passed away as a result of the accident. In that case, my client got minimal jail time, even though there was a fatality. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. January 12th, 2015 - Northampton Circuit Court, Charge: Reckless driving at 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. Outcome: Reduced to a simple speeding ticket, non-reckless and non-criminal. Fine was only $250.00....
Week Prior to Christmas: 12 Reckless Driving Charges Reduced or Dismissed (including 90/55)
From December 17 to December 23, 2014, my last week of work before Christmas break, I helped twelve different clients in five different cities avoid reckless driving convictions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Northampton either through reductions or dismissals. So as to not bore you, I've included a sampling of the more noteworthy cases, involving speeds of 90 mph, 88 mph, and 87 mph. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. December 17th, 2014 – Norfolk GDC, Charge: Reckless Driving for a driver involved in a single vehicle accident. Outcome: Reduced to improper driving. December 17th, 2014 – Norfolk GDC, Charge:...
Possession of Marijuana and Petit Larceny Charge Dismissed
On December 9, 2014, I helped two clients in two different cities get dismissals of their charges in Norfolk General District Court and Chesapeake General District Court. See below. DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. December 9th, 2014 – Norfolk GDC, Charge: Possession of Marijuana. Outcome: Dismissed. (A dismissal means no conviction and no court costs or fines.) Reason: Officer did not give proper notice to client that he could have material tested. December 9th, 2014 – Chesapeake GDC, Charge: Petit Larceny. Outcome: Dismissed. (A dismissal means no conviction and no court costs or fines.) Reason: Loss prevention officers did not...