Virginia Intent to Commit Murder Law
<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Miland Attai </h2> </center>
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with f malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting. Miland Attai, age 26, was accused of shooting that injured Baffour Frimpong, 26, in May, 2026. Virginia's malicious wounding law under Virginia Code § 18.2-51 makes it a serious felony to maliciously shoot, stab, cut, wo... More...
$ (10-30-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Ahmad Umar Agha </h2> <center>
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud and Related Activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 37, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349, aggravated identity theft, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1028. Ahmad 'Umar Agha, also known as "The Pro," engaged in a criminal scheme that forced many of his vic... More...
$ (10-30-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Larry Darnell Dove, Jr. <h2> </center>
Newport News, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, in violation of 21 O.S. 841, and felony possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. On January 31, 2025, Larry Darnell Dove, Jr., of Newport News, was wearing a cross-body bag that contained five bags of cocaine, cocaine mixed with fentan... More...
$ (10-05-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Moses Elijah Williams, Jr. </h2> </center>
Norfolk, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, in violation of 32 U.S.C. 841, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924.... More...
$ (10-02-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade </h2> </center>
Roanoke, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute of Oxycodone and hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine solution and maintaining a drug involved premise, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846 and money laundering, in violation with 18 U.S.C. 1956. Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade, an Annandale-based doctor was charged with distributing more than 7,000 oxycodone pi... More...
$ (10-02-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Christopher Bentley </h2> </center>
Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with solicitating others online to attack federal law enforcement. 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> Christopher Bentley, 34, of Pennsboro, West Virginia,. was accused of solicitation to commit a crime of viol... More...
$ (09-08-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Maksim Silnikau </h2> </center>
Alexandira, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: Conspiracy to Commit Offenses Against the Untied States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 471 Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349 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>... More...
$ (08-13-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Bisheem Jones, a/k/a Bosh </h2> </center>
Beckley, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and money laundering. Digested 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> This case arises out of a gun trafficking ring involving more than one hundred and thirty firearms, two states... More...
$ (07-24-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Theodore L. Hughes, Jr. </h2> </center>
Sussex, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted second-degree murder, maliciously discharging a firearm within an occupied building, felony reckless handling of a firearm resulting in serious bodily injury, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and unlawful shooting in the commission of a felony. The parties entered a plea agreement that capped ... More...
$ (07-17-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Nathan Cooper </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with attempted murder. 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> Nathan Cooper accused of shooting Shawn Webster, a Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer employee over a conflict between their kids. Cooper fled from Florida and was... More...
$ (06-01-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Michael Puckett </h2> </center>
Hillsville, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. 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> Michael Puskett, accused of shooting and killing a police office performing a wellness check.... More...
$ (05-30-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Devon Lamar Washington </h2> </center>
City of Fredericksburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing a controlled substance, simultaneously possessing a firearm and a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, illegally possessing a machine gun, and carrying a concealed weapon. On September 28, 2023, the Fredericksburg Police Department received several complaints regarding c... More...
$ (04-24-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Ba’Shaun C. Williams </h2> </center>
Virginia Beach, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, five counts of aggravated malicious wounding, one count of malicious wounding, eight counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, attempted malicious wounding and six counts of felony reckless handling of a firearm. The Defendant was charged along ... More...
$ (04-24-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Brian Lamont Turner </h2> </center>
Charlottesville, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with prostitution racketeering and transporting prostitutes. On multiple occasions throughout 2023 and 2024, Brian Lamont Turner, 45, caused multiple adult victims to travel from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the States of North Carolina and South Carolina for the purpose of engaging in prostitution and other... More...
$ (04-23-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Soufiane Bougria </h2> </center>
Harrisonburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting his then-girlfriend with a hatchet while camping in the Shenandoah National Park. On the night of August 24, 2025, Soufiane Bougria, 31, and his then-girlfriend (Victim 1) were camping at the Mathews Arm Campground in the Shenandoah National Park. Three different park visitors testified that they ... More...
$ (03-24-2026 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin </h2> </center>
Roanoke, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering. Jaimeka Michelle Austin, 32, orchestrated a wide-ranging conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a scheme to steal from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program.... More...
$ (03-14-2026 - VA)United States of America v. Alexander Michael Martinez, a/k/a "Rambo"
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride. on Feb. 8, 2023, law enforcement intercepted a parcel containing approximately 2.3 kilograms of methamphetamine and 1.1 kilograms of cocaine. The parcel was addressed to an individual who had agreed to receive it on behalf of Alexander Mi... More...
$ (03-04-2026 - 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)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Juliana Peres Magalhães
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Juliana Peres Magalhães, a Brazilian au pair, testified for the Commonwealth in its effort to convict Branden Banfield of murder for killing his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Rayan. Ryan had been lured to the Banfields’ home in Herndon, Va. on Feb. 24, 2023, through a sexual fetish website in... More...
$ (02-16-2026 - vA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Willie Holmes
Roanoke, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. Willie Holmes accused of shooting and killing a woman in a Roanoke Rapids parking lot.... More...
$ (02-09-2026 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of aggravated murder, one count of using a firearm in commission of a felony and one count of child endangerment. Brendan Banfield, age 40, was accused of killing his wife and Joseph Ryan, the man with whom she was having an affair. Juliana Peres Magalhães, Banfields au pair, with whom he was havi... More...
$ (02-03-2026 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Kevin Russell Beasley
Norfolk, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Nov. 1, 2024, law enforcement intercepted a parcel, shipped from California, containing over three kilograms of cocaine. Investigators performed a controlled delivery of the parcel to the intended address in Portsmouth, a... More...
$ (01-09-2026 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Adrian Knight
Norfolk, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer James Orlando Broccoletti represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud. Adrian Knight, 41, owned Ace Auto Sales, LLC in Chesapeake. From March 2019 to January 2023, Knight engaged in a fraud conspiracy in which he and co-conspirators listed Ace as the seller of automobiles in buyers’ agreements or buyers’ o... More...
$ (01-13-2026 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Briar Stephens
Abingdon, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant, Briar Stephens, age 24, of Bristol, Virginia, charged with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and one count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of, a drug trafficking crime.... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. James B. Comey, Jr.
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements within the jurisdication of the legislative branch of the United States Government. 18 U.S.C. § 1001 is the federal statute making it a crime to knowingly and willfully make false statements, conceal material facts, or use false documents in matters within the jurisdiction of the U.S. g... More...
$ (11-24-2025 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Briar Stephens
Abingdon, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: 21:846=CD.F - CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - 21:846 and 841(b)(1)(B) - Knowingly and Intentionally conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl (10/2024) 21:841A=CD.F - CONTROLLED S... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - VA)<H2> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Damontie James
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder. Damontie James, age 26, was accused of shooting and killing Kory Anding, 29. Alexandria.... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Jennifer Leigh Peters
Lynchburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with accessing a protected computer system to provide her then-boyfriend and probationer with sensitive non-public information, lying to federal investigators, and destroying evidence. Jennifer Peters, 43, of Madison Heights, Virginia, pled guilty today to one count of conspiracy, one count of obstruction of a procee... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - 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)<H2> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jihad Arlik Ruffin
Richmond, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony murder while in the commission of shooting into an occupied building, Code § 18.2-33, use of a firearm in commission of murder, Code § 18.2-53.1, and maliciously discharging a firearm within an occupied building, Code § 18.2-279. * * * On July 3, 2021, a fatal shooting occurred inside the "NOLA by ... More...
$ (12-04-2025 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. James Arthur Scott
Newport News, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with ossession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, see 21 U.S.C.<br> § 841.... More...
$0 (11-21-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Damontie James
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer representing the Defendant charged with second-degree murder and felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> Damontie James of Alexandria, age 26, was accused of shooting and killing Kory Anding, 29, also of Alexandria.... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - VA)United States of America v. Daniel Jackson
Pikeville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute.<br> <br> At trial, Jackson took the stand and insisted that an officer planted the drugs discovered in his car and near his person. Jackson's story didn't stick; the jury convicted. ... More...
$0 (10-24-2025 - VA)State of Virginia v. Stephen Smerk
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.<br> <br> Stephen Smerk, age 53, was accused of killing Robin Lawrence, age 27, who was killed in 1994.<br> <br> Detectives using DNA from the crime scene were able to identify Smerk as the killer.<br> <br> Investigators turned to Ellen Greytak, director of bioinformatics at Parabon NanoLabs, a... More...
$0 (10-26-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Gilberto Rodriguez </j2>
Roanoke, Virginia criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with murder<br> <br> Gilberto Rodriguez, is accused of shooting and killing 31-year-old Jose Buenostro-Vasquez, who was found shot in a parking lot of a bar.... More...
$0 (10-14-2025 - VA)United States of America v. Kevin Perez Sandoval, a/k/a Noctorno, a/k/a Nocturno, a/k/a Dengue
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana, among other crimes. <br> <br> Following a three-week jury trial, Kevin Perez Sandoval, Roberto Carlos Cruz Moreno, and Jose Rosales Juarez ("Appellantsâ�... More...
$0 (10-14-2025 - VA)United States of America .v James B. Comey, Jr.
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyers are representing the Defendant charged with:<br> <br> Count 1:<br> 1. On or about September 30, 2020, in the Eastern District of Virginia, the defendant, JAMES<br> B. COMEY JR., did willfully and knowingly make a materially false, Fictitious, and<br> fraudulent statement in a matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch of the<br> Governme... More...
$0 (10-13-2025 - VA)United States of America . Kevin Rongeus Jones, a/k/a Suffolk Ron
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged withpossession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). <br> <br> ... More...
$0 (08-22-2025 - VA)United States of America v. Melvin Leon Myrick
Richmond, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of "actual methamphetamine.â€<br> <br> At about 2:00 a.m. on April 20, 2022, a Colonial Heights, Virginia, police officer attempted to stop a silver Nissan for a traffic infraction. The Nissan, however, failed to stop and sped away, reaching well over 85... More...
$0 (08-13-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Troy McGowan
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating a protective order.<br> <br> On November 24, 2018, L.M. obtained a permanent protective order against appellant, with whom she had a young son. The protective order prohibited appellant from having "contact of any kind with" L.M. except as permitted by a custody or visitation order and from "commit[ting] ac... More...
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