Virginia Legislative Intent Law
<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> 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)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)<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. 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)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> 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)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)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. He Jie
Chesterfield, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted possession with intent to distribute tax-paid cigarettes and conspiracy to commit a felony.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to... More...
$0 (05-20-2025 - VA)Eric Lisann v. Elizabeth Lisann
Richmond, Virginia family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> The wife filed for divorce in October 2019, alleging the ground of having lived separate and apart since July 14, 2014. In the divorce complaint, the wife alleged that "[a]t least one of the parties has intended to live separate and apart for at least one year and that their intent has remained constant for at lea... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Paul Chisholm, III
Cheasapeak, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with malicious wounding.<br> <br> Paul Chisholm, III ("appellant") of malicious wounding, in violation of Code § 18.2-51. When appellant failed to appear for his sentencing hearing, the trial court issued a capias for his arrest, convicted him of failure to appear, and sentenced him to 12 months in jail for that offe... More...
$0 (03-25-2025 - va)United States of America v. Darryl Kenneth Dwayne Nelson, II
Lynchburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and<br> possess with intent to distribute cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), 846, 851.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (03-03-2025 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Shjon Michael Stamps
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession.<br> <br> Around 1:20 a.m. on January 5, 2023, Virginia Beach Police Officer Christopher Grimm was surveilling a house that police suspected was involved in "narcotics activity." The house shared a driveway with another home. Grimm observed a 1996 white Cadillac with antique license pla... More...
$0 (02-18-2025 - VA)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.<br> <br> A jury convicted Curtis L. Wade of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer in violation of Code § 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...
$0 (02-18-2025 - VA)Brandon A. Williams v. Sergeant M. Mitchell, et al.
Norfolk, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> In January 2020, Brandon Williams was detained by Norfolk, Virginia, police officer<br> John D. McClanahan on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. Williams recorded his<br> interaction with McClanahan. At trial on the trespassing charge, McClanahan testified<br> falsely and Williams was con... More...
$0 (10-29-2024 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cody W. Brewer
<h2><br> City of Colonial Heights, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant chrged with computer fraud and grand larceny.<br> </h2><br> <br> Cody Wyche Brewer, by counsel, filed a petition on April 19, 2023, seeking a writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.3 of Title 19.2 of the Code of Virginia. By final order entered o... More...
$0 (11-26-2024 - VA)Lindsey Nicole Perkins v. Rebecca Lynn (Hicks) Howington, et al.
<h2><br> Tazwell, Virginia adoption lawyers represented the parties.<br> </h2><br> <br> In 2019, mother and father shared joint legal custody over their biological child, with mother having primary physical custody. On February 14, 2020, father married stepmother. In March, the Tazewell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court ("J&DR district court") granted father temporary legal and... More...
$0 (09-10-2024 - VA)United States of America v. Micheal Prince
PER CURIAM:<br> <br> Micheal Geronald Prince pled guilty, pursuant to a written plea agreement, to <br> conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute various controlled substances, including—<br> as attributable to him through his own conduct and the conduct of other conspirators <br> reasonably foreseeable to him—five kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more <br> of coca... More...
$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Dyvae Davis
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)United States of America v. Santuron Cureton
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)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. Thomas Anthony Marshall and Jonathon Hayden Marshall
Charlottesville, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing with intent to distribute more than 10,000 pressed fentanyl pills in Culpeper, Virginia and surrounding counties.<br> <br> Thomas Anthony Marshall, 25, and Jonathon Hayden Marshall, 20, both pled guilty in August 2023 to identical charges, that is, one count of conspiring to distribute and possess w... More...
$0 (12-21-2023 - VA)State of West Virginia v. Gerald Wayne Davis
Charleston, West Virginia defendant was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping.<br> <br> Gerald Wayne Davis, age 26, and, his father Dewey Davis, were charged with abducting, sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a woman.<br> <br> <br> The Supreme Court of Appeals for West Virginia described the case against Davis as follows:<br> <br> "The charges against the appellant arose primarily from ... More...
$0 (12-31-1986 - VA)United States of America v. Donald Edward Ponder
Roanoke, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with f possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> On May 4, 2022, officers with the Martinsville Police Department encountered Donald Edward Ponder, III, age 36, walking towards Fidelity Bank in Martinsville, Virginia. Ponde... More...
$0 (11-03-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Derrick Jabbar Brown
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of obscene visual representation of the sexual abuse of children in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1446, which provides:<br> <br> (a) Whoever is engaged in the business of producing with intent to distribute or sell, or selling or transferring obscene matter, who knowingly receives or possesses with intent to dist... More...
$0 (10-24-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Alonso Cantu-Cantu
Abingdon, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled <br> substances.<br> <br> Alonso Cantu-Cantu, 46, of Houston, was the major source of supply for a drug conspiracy that distributed more than 33 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 6 kilograms of cocaine into Southwest and Central Virginia through a multi-jurisdictional drug traf... More...
$0 (08-10-2023 - 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. Aaron Lee Woods
Roanoke, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with shootings and related drug trafficking activities.<br> <br> Aaron Lee Woods, 28, pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of 100 kilograms or more of marijuana as well as one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.<br> <br> A third man, D... More...
$0 (06-02-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Justine Kyle Elliott
Abingdon, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.<br> <br> Justine Kyle Elliott, 33, previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possess... More...
$0 (05-23-2023 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jeffrey Lamont Harris, s/k/a Jeffrey Lamonte Harris
Chesapeake, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with violating the terms and conditions of suspended sentence.<br> <br> <br> Jeffery Lamont Harris was accused to violating the terms and conditions of a suspected sentence by engaging in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine; the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute cocaine; and grand larce... More...
$0 (05-23-2023 - VA)United States of America v. William Griggs
Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute Fentanyl mixed with Xylazine, opening two drug-involved premises, possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl mixed with Xylazine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. <br> <br> on or about Febr... More...
$0 (05-03-2023 - VA)Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jose Guadalupe Vera, Jr.
Eastville, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute a Schedule III drug and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.<br> <br> <br> During the week of May 28, 2020, seventeen-year-old K.C. and her family were visiting relatives in Northampton County. K.C.'s friend E.S., also a minor, joined them on the trip. Earlier th... More...
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