Virginia Death Penalty Law
<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jasmine Irene Janae Meade </h2> </center>
Hampton, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, brandishing a firearm, shooting a firearm within 1,000 feet of school property, and three counts of child endangerment. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new"... More...
$ (07-03-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jordan Perez </h2> </center>
Charlottesville, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnapping and transporting illegal aliens resulting in death. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jordan Perez, 21, of Lockhart, Texas, and co-conspirator, Ricardo Ordaz, 26, of Cedar Creek Texas, tied to t... More...
$ (06-04-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jacob Bogatin </h2> </center>
Leesburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with arson. Jacob Bogatin accused of burning down his Sterling townhome and two adjacent units, leading to the death of one of his neighbors.... More...
$ (04-02-2026 - VA)United States of America v. Jermaine Crayton Jr.
Abingdon, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with knowingly and intentionally conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. In August 2025, investigators with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Smyth County Sheriff’s Office, City of Bristol Virginia Police Department, Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Of... More...
$ (02-24-2026 - VA)United States of America v. CarMax, Inc.
Fairfax, Virginia, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally repossessing motor vehicles owned by members of the military. The Justice Department alleged that CarMax repossessed servicemember vehicles without obtaining court orders as required by federal law, as well as repossessed some vehicles even af... More...
$ (02-24-2026 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Ricardo Francisco Ordaz
Charlottesville, Virginia, criminal defense lawyers Jessica Fay Phillips and Rhonda Quafliana represented the Defendant charged with kidnapping and illegally transporting aliens resulting in death. Ricardo Franco Ordaz, 26, of Cedar Creek, Texas, arranged to transport victims from an area near the United States-Mexico border and bring them to a stash house near Austin, Texas. Once there, Ordaz,... More...
$ (01-09-2026 - VA)<H2> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Omari Andrew Green
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with maliciously shooting at a vehicle resulting in death and participating in a criminal act for the benefit or at the direction of a gang.... More...
$ (12-16-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Quincy Eugeme Moore
Halifax, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with voluntary manslaughter[3] and leaving the scene of an accident involving death or serious bodily injury. In 2020, Quincy Moore and Donald Jeffreys had a verbal and physical altercation at a neighborhood gathering. Party attendees separated them, and Jeffreys walked away still making verbal threats. Although Jeff... More...
$ (12-04-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Catherine Renee Tellez
Williamsburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to stop after involvement in an accident that resulted in death. <br> <br> On the morning of August 10, 2022, Tellez was driving on Interstate 64 in the left lane. The portion of the highway had two clearly marked lanes and was straight and flat with no grade. The road surface had no major potholes, de... More...
$0 (11-13-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Roger Bentley
Leesburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter.<br> <br> Roger Bentley, a gas company manager with involuntary manslaughter for failing to take steps to stop a leak from an underground propane tank that resulted in an explosion and death.... More...
$0 (07-22-2025 - VA)Rebecca Ann Stoots v. Marion Life Savings Crew, Inc.
Marion, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claim.<br> <br> Marion Life Saving Crew, Inc. (MLSC) provides emergency medical and transport services in Smyth County, Virginia.[1] In February 2014, MLSC Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) responded to the home of Calvin Stoots ("Calvin"), where they found him in medical distress. The EMTs were given a copy of C... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v.Juliana Peres Magalhães
<h2><br> Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> </h2><br> Juliana Peres Magalhães, 24, a Brazilian au pair, who had an affair with her employer was charged for her involvement in the murder of his wife in 2023.<br> <br> Police found Christine Banfield, 37, close to death after being stabbed, and Joseph Ryan, age 38, shot to dea... More...
$0 (10-30-2024 - VA)Celita Ann Noel v. CarStop Auto, Inc.
<h2><br> Richmond, Virginia Truth In Lending Act violation consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a federal law that requires lenders to disclose information about the terms and costs of consumer credit: <br> <br> Standardizes costs<br> <br> TILA standardizes how borrowing costs are calculated and disclosed, making it easier for c... More...
$0 (10-11-2024 - VA)Cassandra Scott v. Accordius Health at Lynchburg, L.L.C.. et al </h2.>
Lynchburg, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a medical malpractice theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg, CL23000054, and was removed to federal court by Accordius Health at Lynchburg, LLC et al<br> <br> 'Malpractice' means any tort action or breach of contract action for personal injuries or wrongful death, based ... More...
$0 (01-09-2024 - VA)United States of America v. Michael Vaughn
PER CURIAM:<br> Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of <br> five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 <br> U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious <br> bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and <br> possessi... More...
$0 (12-25-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Michael Brandon Vaughn
Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of <br> five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 <br> U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious <br> bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and <br> possession with intent to... More...
$0 (12-25-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Dr. Jasser Thiara
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with corruptly obstructing the IRS by underreporting his income and filing false tax returns in connection with his medical practice.<br> <br> Dr. Jasser Thiara owned and operated an obstetrics medical practice, doing business as Mid-Atlantic Ob-Gyn, and another doctor's office specializing in pain management called Fa... More...
$0 (12-18-2023 - VA)United States of America v. William B. Sink
Abingdon, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining $1.4 million in payments from an out-of-state aircraft company, pled guilty last week to one count of wire fraud.<br> <br> In July 2022, William B. Sink, 55, and an unidentified co-conspirator named "Vanessa,†created a fictitious business, "The Rockn U Farms, LLC,†and then opened... More...
$0 (12-18-2023 - VA)United States of America v. John Muccio
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sending threatening messages online.<br> <br> In April and May 2023, John Muccio, 39, sent numerous online threats to a debt collection company located in Norfolk. The company had sent letters and attempted to call Muccio about money he owed. In response, Muccio sent several different threatening messages via the c... More...
$0 (11-03-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Daniel Burky
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing unregistered silencers and explosives while being an unlawful drug user.<br> <br> on July 14, 2022, Daniel Burky, 33, was being evicted from an apartment in Virginia Beach when law enforcement discovered explosives, silencers, firearms, and drugs in the apartment. During the search, law enforcement found, a... More...
$0 (10-24-2023 - VA)Mark Basilica and Roberta Basilica v. Sheriff Roger L. Harris, et al.
Richmond, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued the defendants on civil rights wrongful death theories.<br> <br> On August 30, 2020, Theresa Marie Basilica ("Basilica") went to the emergency department at Mary Washington Hospital, seeking help during a mental health crisis. Eighteen hours later, she died ofa self-inflicted gunshot while in the defendants' custody. Mark and R... More...
$0 (08-23-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Shai Cohen
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud and to commit offenses against the United States, bringing aliens to the United States for financial gain, encouraging and inducing aliens to unlawfully come to, enter and reside in the United States for financial gain, harboring illegal aliens and money laundering.<br> <br> Shai Cohen, 39, all... More...
$0 (08-04-2023 - VA)United States of America v. O’Ryan Jones
Newport News, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with making a false statement on an application for a passport and aggravated identity theft.O'Ryan Jones, 54, after having been denied a passport in his own name, applied for a passport in the name and using the identifying information of his brother. In preparation for the passport fraud, the defendant also obtained his... More...
$0 (08-03-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Herman Tyrone Washington
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to participate in an animal fighting venture and possessing an animal for the purpose of having the venture aiding and abetting.<br> <br> Herman Tyrone Washington, 51, of Highland Springs, Virginia, was charged with conspiracy to participate in an animal fighting venture and possession of a pitbull-type dog fo... More...
$0 (07-25-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Michael Anderson
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with violating the civil rights of an inmate by showing deliberate indifference to the inmate's serious medical needs, resulting in his death. <br> <br> On Jan. 9 and 10, 2021, Michael Anderson, 52, was working in his official capacity as a BOP correctional officer, with a rank of lieutenant, at the Federal Correctional Insti... More...
$0 (07-12-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Trashawn Newsome
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun and possession of an unregistered firearm in violation of the national firearms act.<br> <br> Trashawn Newsome, 21, was in possession of a machine gun on October 6, 2022. That day, Chesapeake Police officers were investigating a vehicle reported stolen in the vicinity of Camelot Boulevard. News... More...
$0 (06-02-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Daniel Cruz
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.<br> <br> According to court documents, around January 2022, Daniel Cruz, 30, obtained the owner's personal information and used that information to take over the auto shop and its ... More...
$0 (05-23-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Kenneth James Hughes, Jr.
Harrisonburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.<br> <br> Following a fentanyl overdose resulting in the death of the user on October 23 2020, an investigation by law enforcement revealed Kenneth James Hughes, Jr., age 27, from Winchester, Virginia, and his supplier to be the deceased user's source of supply. <br> <br> L... More...
$0 (04-12-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Steve's Towing, Inc.
Norfolk, Virginia civil litigation lawyers represented Defendant accused of wrongfully violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). <br> <br> The complaint, which was filed on April 15, 2022, alleged that Steve's Towing failed to obtain court orders before auctioning off vehicles belonging to at least seven SCRA-protected servicemembers, including two vehicles belonging to a member of a N... More...
$0 (04-10-2023 - VA)<cente>Carl Foreman v.Social Security Administration
Norfolk, Virginia social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Norfolk_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Norfolk, Virginia"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Norfolk, Virginia<br> <P><br... More...
$0 (03-03-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Li Liu, Yang Gao and Ye Wang
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with with engaging in a conspiracy to launder money derived from running a prostitution business.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Norfolk_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Norfolk, Virginia"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Norfolk, Vi... More...
$0 (03-03-2023 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Maurice Eric Mulrain
Hopewell, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged first-degree murder and second degree murder.<br> <br> Maurice Eric Mulrain, age 32, was accused of shooting and killing Julian Sharpe and Elisa Scott, both 39, who were shot to death on August 20, 2020, outside a house in Hopwell.... More...
$0 (02-24-2023 - VA)<H2> Debra Mollica v. United States of America </H2>
Alexandria, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Governmental Tort Claims Act negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1,010,000,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident caused by a federal government employee.<br> <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/alexandr... More...
$1 (12-16-2022 - VA)United States of America v. Erlinda Ramos-Bobadilla
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with engaging in large-scale cocaine trafficking.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/alexandria/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Alexandria</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> </center><br> From 2006 until 2015, Erlinda Ramos-Bobadilla, ... More...
$0 (12-22-2022 - VA)Wayne B. Lynch v. Solomon Simmons, III, et al.
Norfolk, Virginia personal injury wrongful death lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming excessive use of force.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/norfolk/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Norfolk</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> Wyn... More...
$3000000 (12-16-2022 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Edward David Gent
Stafford, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with improperly touching one of students while working as a seventh-grade teacher in Safford County.<br> <br> Edward David Gent, age 41, of Sponsylvania, Virginia was accused of taking indent liberties with a child.<br> <br> "According to court records, the Stafford victim was a seventh-grader at A.G. Wright Middle School in Staf... More...
$0 (12-16-2022 - VA)United States of America v. Susan May Keim, Russell John Keim, SR. and Rodney Gale Wilson
Richmond, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to bribe public officials and solicitation of bribes by public officials.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/richmond/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Richmond</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> <br> <br> Susan May Keim, age 5... More...
$0 (12-06-2022 - VA)United States of America v. Richard J. Rosser, Jr.
Newport News, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with money laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in disaster-related loan benefits made available in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/newportnews/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Newport News</a><br> </font><br> <... More...
$0 (12-08-2022 - VA)United States of America v. Susan May Keim, Russell John Keim, and Rodney Gale Wilson
Richmond, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to bribe public officials.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/richmond/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Richmond</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> Susan May Keim, 54, and Russell John Keim Sr., 60, both of Hopewell, Virginia,... More...
$0 (12-06-2022 - VA)United States of America v. Laron Mecco "Frog" West
Alexandria, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspired with others from Virginia, D.C., and Maryland, used a messaging app private group, which they generally referred to as "The DMV Board" or "The Board," as a place where they and their associates could discuss training fighting dogs, exchange videos about dogfighting, and arrange and coordinate dog fights, away fr... More...
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