Virginia Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict Law

<h2> <center> Josue Ariel Fuentes v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services </h2> </center>

Alexandria, Virginia immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued in federal district court asserting two challenges: (1) an Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”) challenge to USCIS’ interpretation of the exclusion clause such that it excludes any individual who was granted SIJ status from ever conferring immigration benefits on their natural or adoptive parents; and (2) a consti... More...

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<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...

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<H2> United States of America v. Elena Pendergrass

Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with international parental kidnapping. Pendergrass, aka Elena Stukalkina, 35, resided in Alexandria prior to her daughter’s birth on May 21. Though a DNA test prior to birth confirmed the child’s paternity, Pendergrass ordered the father to cease and desist all communications. After the child was born, she list... More...

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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. 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...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Gregory Leon Hammer

Harrrisburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abduction, felony eluding, and driving after being declared a habitual offender. On the evening of November 27, 2018, Officer Brandon Mawyer was patrolling in his police cruiser in the City of Waynesboro when he received a "be on the lookout" alert for a "possibly-abducted female ... named Morgan Hammer."... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Troy McGowan

Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating a protective order. 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)

Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jacob Ryan Tolley

Lexington, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession. 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...

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Curtis L. Wade v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Boydton, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. A jury convicted Curtis L. Wade of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer in violation of Code Â§ 18.2-57(C). The trial court sentenced Wade to five years' incarceration, with all but seven months suspended. On appeal, Wade argues that the trial co... More...

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Jeremy Smith v. Cox Enterprises, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan

Alexandria, Virginia employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an ERISA law violation theory. 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€) a... More...

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Tamara Al-Saray v. Sharon Elizabeth Furr

Manassa, Virginia personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence claim. At the close of evidence, the parties discussed their proposed jury instructions. The parties were able to agree on a majority of the instructions, including Jury Instruction 30, which discussed a driver's duty to yield to vehicles already lawfully in an intersection.[2] After both pa... More...

$7000000 (01-16-2025 - VA)

United States of America v. Justin Eugene Taylor

Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with three counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 924(c)(1)(A)(ii). 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...

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Rachel Virk v. Gary L. Clemens

<h2> Leesburg, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a false imprisonment case. </h2> 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...

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Faiza Ambreen, et al. v. Merrick Garland

<h2> Alexandria, Virginia immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> 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). Because the BIA... More...

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United States of America v. Mark Joseph Rodriguez

<h2> Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a dogfighting conspiracy in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371. </h2> 18 U.S.C. 371: 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...

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Valerie DeVille v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co.

Lynchburg, Virginia insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. A. No person shall commit or perform with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice any of the following: 1. Misrepresenting pertinent facts or insurance policy provisions relating to coverages at issue; 2. Failing to acknowledge... More...

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United States of America v. Daniel Kemp, Sr.

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 â€“ a term within the Sentencing Guidelines range adopted by the court â€“ and to ... More...

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United States of America v. Dyvae Davis

PER CURIAM: Dyvae Davis appeals his conviction following his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C), and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (D)(ii). On appeal, Davis argues the district court plainly erred by accept... More...

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United States of America v. Santuron Cureton

PER CURIAM: Santuron Cureton pleaded guilty, pursuant to a written plea agreement, to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g)(1); distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1); and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U... More...

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United States of America v. Mayer Nunez a/k/a Looney

PER CURIAM: Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez's counsel has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no meritorious grounds ... More...

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United States of America v. Mayer Nunez a/k/a Looney

PER CURIAM: Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez's counsel has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no meritorious grounds ... More...

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United States of America v. Saquan Rouse

PER CURIAM: Saquan Lanard Rouse seeks to appeal his convictions and the 195-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea, pursuant to a written plea agreement, to Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1962(d), and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1959(a)(5). Rouse's counsel has ... More...

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United States of America v. Mayer Nunez

PER CURIAM: Mayer Oleda Nunez appeals his conviction and the 216-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A). On appeal, Nunez's counsel has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), asserting that there are no meritorious grounds ... More...

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United States of America v. Andy Tovar

PER CURIAM: Andy Tovar entered a plea of nolo contendere to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1962(d); and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1959(a)(5); and pleaded guilty to a second count of conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering activity, in violati... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Vaughn

PER CURIAM: Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and possessi... More...

$0 (12-25-2023 - VA)

United States of America v. David Anthony Taylor

David Anthony Taylor appeals from his 240-month sentence, imposed at resentencing. On appeal, Taylor asserts that the sentencing judge gave undue consideration to the judgment imposed by a different judge at Taylor's original sentencing hearing. Finding no error, we affirm. In 2013, a jury convicted Taylor of two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and one count of posses... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Brandon Vaughn

Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and possession with intent to... More...

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Shamika Fontae Taylor v. Jerry Donald Smith, Jr. and Parada Enterprise, LLC

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. This case was filed in the Circuit Court, City of Richmond, CL22-4607, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. <... More...

$1 (12-18-2023 - VA)

David W. Seward v. Orifjon Kholmuradov and AT, Nationwide Trucking

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. ... More...

$1 (12-19-2023 - VA)

State of West Virginia v. Gerald Wayne Davis

Charleston, West Virginia defendant was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping. Gerald Wayne Davis, age 26, and, his father Dewey Davis, were charged with abducting, sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a woman. The Supreme Court of Appeals for West Virginia described the case against Davis as follows: "The charges against the appellant arose primarily from ... More...

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Ashley S. v. Social Security Administration

Newport News, Virginia social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security Benefits by HHS. Plaintiff Ashley S. ("Plaintiff') filed this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Â§ 405(g), seeking judicial review of the final decision of Defendant Kilolo Kijakazi, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administ... More...

$0 (11-28-2023 - VA)

William Harrison Farley v. CMFG Life Insurance Company

Lynchburg, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an age job discrimination claim theory. 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. Â§Â§ 621-634. CU... More...

$0 (10-24-2023 - VA)

Robert Dillow v. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, et al.

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. 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 lookin... More...

$0 (10-13-2023 - VA)

Kent David Bernstein v. Yvette Nonte, et al.

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. 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 incorporated... More...

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United States of America v. Oâ€™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...

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Israel Alvarado, et al. v. Lloyd Austin, III, et al.

Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on Administrative Procedure Act. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alexandria_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia"> Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia</a> <a font="red" href="https... More...

$0 (11-23-2022 - VA)

Nasra Osman v. Youngs Healthcare, Inc.

Fairfax, Virginia employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alexandria_VA_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia"> Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia</a> <a font="red" h... More...

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<H2> Michael Derrick Edwards v. White, et al. </H2>

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...

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<H2> Douglas Cameron, et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, et al </H2>

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. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia... More...

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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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United States of America v. Joshua Brain Romano

Richmond, Virginia criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Joshua Brian Romano, 40, owned various businesses that purchased, rehabilitated, and sold homes around Richmond. He funded this work via construction loans that were held in escrow in the trust account of a Chesterfield County law firm. The loans were earmarked for use by Romano only... More...

$0 (10-21-2022 - VA)