Virginia Judgment Law
<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Catherine Renee Tellez </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Troy McGowan </h2> </center>
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...
$0 (07-03-2025 - VA)<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jacob Ryan Tolley </h2> </center>
Lexington, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession.<br> <br> On April 4, 2022, officers from the Botetourt-Rockbridge Regional Drug Task Force (the "Task Force") conducted surveillance of a home located at 36 Edgewood Drive in the City of Lexington. Members of the Task Force had been sworn in as Special State Police Officers ("SSPOs") with the Virgin... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - VA)<h2> <center> Jeremy Smith v. Cox Enterprises, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan </h2> </center>
Alexandria, Virginia employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an ERISA law violation theory.<br> <br> After receiving long-term disability benefits from his employer for seven years, Jeremy Smith was informed that these benefits would be terminated. Seeking to have his benefits restored, Smith filed suit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISAâ�... More...
$0 (02-18-2025 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Justin Eugene Taylor </h2> </center>
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with three counts<br> of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(ii). <br> <br> For his participation in an unsuccessful robbery during which his accomplice shot a man, respondent Justin Taylor faced charges of violating the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. Â... More...
$0 (06-21-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> Rachel Virk v. Gary L. Clemens </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Leesburg, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a false imprisonment case.<br> </h2><br> <br> During a pretrial motions hearing, the presiding judge held Rachel Virk, an attorney, in contempt of court and ordered that she be seized, arrested, and incarcerated overnight. Virk subsequently brought a civil action, alleging claims of false imprisonment, negligence per s... More...
$0 (08-13-2024 - VA)<h2><center> Faiza Ambreen, et al. v. Merrick Garland </h2></center>
<h2><br> Alexandria, Virginia immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> This action involves a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act (“APAâ€) seeking review of a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIAâ€). Before the Court is Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF 5) and Plaintiffs' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF 12). Bec... More...
$0 (08-23-2024 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Mark Joseph Rodriguez </h2></center>
<h2><br> Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a dogfighting conspiracy in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371.<br> </h2><br> <br> 18 U.S.C. 371:<br> <br> If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of ... More...
$0 (07-02-2024 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Daniel Kemp, Sr. </h2><center>
Defendant Daniel N. Kemp, Sr., was charged with nine counts of sexually abusing his adopted children. Pursuant to an agreement with the government, he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse, and the remaining charges were dismissed. The district court sentenced Kemp to life imprisonment – a term within the Sentencing Guidelines range adopted by the court – and to ... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Dyvae Davis </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Dyvae Davis appeals his conviction following his guilty plea to possession with <br> intent to distribute fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C), and possession <br> of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. <br> § 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (D)(ii). On appeal, Davis argues the district court plainly erred by <br> accept... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Santuron Cureton </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Santuron Cureton pleaded guilty, pursuant to a written plea agreement, to possession <br> of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1); distribution and <br> possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); and <br> possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Mayer Nunez a/k/a Looney </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed <br> following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in <br> violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez’s counsel has filed a brief <br> pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no <br> meritorious g... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Mayer Nunez a/k/a Looney </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed <br> following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in <br> violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez’s counsel has filed a brief <br> pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no <br> meritorious g... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Saquan Rouse </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> Saquan Lanard Rouse seeks to appeal his convictions and the 195-month sentence <br> imposed following his guilty plea, pursuant to a written plea agreement, to Racketeer <br> Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d), <br> and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5). <br> Rouse’s couns... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Mayer Nunez </h2><center>
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed <br> following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in <br> violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez’s counsel has filed a brief <br> pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no <br> meritorious g... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Andy Tovar </h2><center>
PER CURIAM: <br> Andy Tovar entered a plea of nolo contendere to conspiracy to participate in a <br> racketeering enterprise, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d); and conspiracy to commit <br> murder in aid of racketeering activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5); and pleaded <br> guilty to a second count of conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering activity, in <br> violati... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Michael Vaughn </h2><center>
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)<h2><center> United States of America v. David Anthony Taylor </h2><center>
David Anthony Taylor appeals from his 240-month sentence, imposed at <br> resentencing. On appeal, Taylor asserts that the sentencing judge gave undue consideration <br> to the judgment imposed by a different judge at Taylor’s original sentencing hearing. <br> Finding no error, we affirm.<br> In 2013, a jury convicted Taylor of two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and <br> one count of... More...
$0 (12-25-2023 - VA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Michael Brandon Vaughn </h2><center>
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)<h2><center> Shamika Fontae Taylor v. Jerry Donald Smith, Jr. and Parada Enterprise, LLC </h2></center>
Richmond, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligenc theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by Smith.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Circuit Court, City of Richmond, CL22-4607, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <... More...
$1 (12-18-2023 - VA)<h2><center> David W. Seward v. Orifjon Kholmuradov and AT, Nationwide Trucking </h2></center>
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered $5 million in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by the failure of Orifjon Kholmuradov to exercise due care in the operation of the semi-tractor trailer rig he was driving for AT, Nationwide Trucking.<br> ... More...
$1 (12-19-2023 - VA)<h2><center> Ashley S. v. Social Security Administration </h2></center>
Newport News, Virginia social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security Benefits by HHS.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiff Ashley S. (“Plaintiff') filed this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking judicial review of the final decision of Defendant Kilolo Kijakazi, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Ad... More...
$0 (11-28-2023 - VA)<h2><center> William Harrison Farley v. CMFG Life Insurance Company </h2></center>
Lynchburg, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an age job discrimination claim theory.<br> <br> This employment case involves claims against Defendant CMFG Life Insurance Company (“CUNAâ€) for wrongful termination, retaliation, and failure to hire under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEAâ€). 29 U.S.C. §§... More...
$0 (10-24-2023 - VA)<h2><center> Robert Dillow v. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, et al. </h2></center>
Roanoke, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants claiming to have been wrongfully punished for engaging in sexual activity with another student.<br> <br> While a student at Virginia Polytechnic and State University (“Virginia Techâ€), Plaintiff Robert Dillow met another student, Jane Doe, on social media. He and Doe both agreed that they were not ... More...
$0 (10-13-2023 - VA)<h2><center> Kent David Bernstein v. Yvette Nonte, et al. </h2></center>
Norfolk, Virginia bankruptcy lawyers represented appellant who appealed from a judgment of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk.<br> <br> Creditor Yvette Nonte and Debtor Kent David Burstein are former spouses. On or about April 27, 2011, they entered into a property settlement agreement (“separation agreementâ€) that was subsequently incorp... More...
$0 (08-23-2023 - VA)<h2> <center> Israel Alvarado, et al. v. Lloyd Austin, III, et al. </h2> </center>
Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on Administrative Procedure Act.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alexandria_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" href="https... More...
$0 (11-23-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> Nasra Osman v. Youngs Healthcare, Inc. </h2> </center>
Fairfax, Virginia employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alexandria_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" h... More...
$0 (02-15-2023 - va)<H2> <CENTER> Michael Derrick Edwards v. White, et al. </H2> </CENTER>
Edwards filed this action against several security staff members and medical personnel, related to a November 2018 incident when officers used force against Edwards and later placed him in five-point restraints. The allegations underlying this action have been recounted in numerous court opinions and orders (see, e.g., Mem. Op. pgs. 1-5, Mar. 10, 2020 [ECF No. 136]; Mem. Op. pgs. 1-4, Oct. 30, 202... More...
$0 (01-13-2023 - VA)<H2> <CENTER> Douglas Cameron, et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, et al </H2> </CENTER>
Richmond, Virginia insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants seeking a declaratory judgment regarding the obligations of defendants to pay the claims made to Plaintiffs pursuant to the terms and conditions set forty in the insurance policies purchased from Defendants by the Plaintiffs.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia... More...
$0 (12-08-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Laron Mecco "Frog" West </h2> </center>
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...
$0 (11-15-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. John F. Cochcroft </h2> </center>
Abingdon, Virginia criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with misbranding a drug and trafficking anabolic steroids.<br> <br> John F. Cochcroft, 37, of Lexington, South Carolina, pleaded guilty on May 25, to one count of introduction of a new drug into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead and one count of manufacturing and possessing with the intent to distribute and d... More...
$0 (08-31-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Greenbrier Luxury Apartment Homes and Chase Arbor Apartments </h2> </center>
Chesapeake and Virginia Beach lawyers represented Defendant landlords were accused of violating they Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) .<br> <br> Two Virginia landlords have agreed to pay $225,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by obtaining unlawful court judgments against military tenants at the Hideaway at Greenbrier Luxury Apartment Hom... More...
$0 (08-08-2022 - VA)<h2><center> Gary Will v. E. Rasnick, et al. </h2></center>
Roanoke, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on 1983 civil rights violation theories.<br> <br> In this appeal, prisoner Gary Wall raises constitutional and state-law claims against<br> numerous prison officials arising from a physical altercation at Red Onion State Prison in<br> Virginia. As part of his evidentiary showing, Wall repeatedly sought production of ... More...
$0 (07-25-2022 - VA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Marissa L. Kiser </h2> </center>
Abingdon, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States.<br> <br> The defendant moved for judgment of acquittal during trial after the close of the government's case-in-chief and again after the close of all of the evidence. The court reserved decision on the motions, Fed. R. Crim. P. 29(b), and the defendant was thereafter convicted by... More...
$0 (06-13-2022 - VA)<h2><center> C.D. by and through his Parent and Legal Guardian Valerie Schalk-Day v. The School Board of Fairfax County </h2> </center>
Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act violation theory.<br> <br> In this action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Plaintiff seeks review of the administrative Hearing Officer's decision denying relief.<br> <br> Defendant moved for summary judgment.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (05-20-2022 - VA)<h2><center> Patrick & Shirley Lattimore v. Sonal & Kamlesh Brahmbhatt, et al. </h2> </center>
Danville, Virginia employment law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants civil rights violation theories.<br> <br> <br> This case arises out of the dissolution of an employment relationship and related tenancy alleged to be between Plaintiffs Patrick & Shirley Lattimore and Defendants Sonal & Kamlesh Brahmbhatt, the Dhyanni Corporation, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndhamâ€), ... More...
$0 (05-20-2022 - VA)<h2><center> David L. Ridenour v. Laura M. Ridenour</h2></center>
<center><font color="red"><h2><fontcolor="red> Richmond, Virginia - Divorce lawyer represented appellant with appealing from the decree of divorce awarding child support. </h2></font></b></i></font></center></center><br> <br> “Under familiar principles, we view [the] evidence and all reasonable inferences in the <br> light most favorable to the prevailing party below. Where, as here, the co... More...
$0 (05-10-2022 - VA)<h2><center> Sarah Ellis Peed v. Virginia Department of Transportation and Washington Gas Light Company</h2></center>
<center><font color="red"><h2><fontcolor="red> Richmond, Virginia - Land Use lawyer represented appellant with filing a petition for appeal for a land use permit.. </h2></font></b></i></font></center></center><br> <br> On January 20, 2020, appellant filed a petition for appeal in the circuit court in reference <br> to VDOT’s approval of WGL’s application for a land use permit.<br> 1... More...
$0 (05-10-2022 - VA)<h2><center> Jordan Alexander Price v. Natasha Yvonne Peek, f/k/a Natasha Y. Price</h2></center>
<center><font color="red"><h2><fontcolor="red> Richmond, Virginia - Divorce lawyer represented appellant with appealing the order that appellee was not liable for any part of a particular bank loan. </h2></font></b></i></font></center></center><br> <br> The parties married in 2003 and divorced in 2015. They signed a separation and property <br> settlement agreement that allocated “all marit... More...
$0 (05-09-2022 - VA)<h2><center> Tina Dione Woodson v. Commonwealth of Virginia</h2></center>
<center><font color="red"><h2><fontcolor="red> Richmond, Virginia - Criminal Defense lawyer represented defendant with appealing an assault and battery on her twelve-year-old twins with a belt. </h2></font></b></i></font></center></center><br> <br> On the morning in question, Woodson’s twelve-year-old twins (“son†and “daughterâ€) <br> were getting themselves and the... More...
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