Case Results
Proven results for clients facing DUI, traffic, and criminal charges throughout Richmond and Central Virginia.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
Reckless Driving 102/70 — Henrico
Original Charge: Reckless Driving by Speed 102/70 (Va. Code § 46.2-862)
Outcome: Amended to Improper Driving (Va. Code § 46.2-869)
Details: No criminal conviction, $500 fine, no jail, 3 demerit points instead of 6, license retained. Mitigation package included calibration, driver improvement clinic, and 40 hours community service.
Court: Henrico General District Court (West)
First Offense DUI 0.12 BAC — Richmond
Original Charge: DUI, First Offense (Va. Code § 18.2-266), BAC 0.12
Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving
Details: No DUI conviction, restricted license granted same day, $400 fine, no jail, ASAP not required. Defense focused on stop legitimacy and breath-test observation period.
Court: Richmond General District Court
Felony Eluding Police — Chesterfield
Original Charge: Felony Eluding Police (Va. Code § 46.2-817(B))
Outcome: Reduced to Misdemeanor Eluding
Details: Felony conviction avoided, suspended sentence, no active jail. Client retained employment and security clearance.
Court: Chesterfield Circuit Court
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana — Hanover
Original Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (Va. Code § 18.2-248.1)
Outcome: Felony Dismissed; Plead to Simple Possession with Deferred Disposition
Details: Successful suppression motion on the vehicle search. Felony PWID dismissed. Misdemeanor possession resolved under § 18.2-251 deferred disposition — full dismissal upon completion.
Court: Hanover Circuit Court
Domestic Assault & Battery — Henrico
Original Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery (Va. Code § 18.2-57.2)
Outcome: Case Dismissed
Details: Charges dismissed at trial after cross-examination established reasonable doubt. No protective order, no record, firearm rights preserved.
Court: Henrico General District Court (East)
Reckless Driving 95/65 — I-95 Caroline County
Original Charge: Reckless Driving by Speed 95/65
Outcome: Amended to Simple Speeding
Details: $250 fine, 4 demerit points (instead of 6), no criminal record. Out-of-state CDL driver retained commercial license. Attorney appearance — client did not have to travel from out of state.
Court: Caroline General District Court
Second Offense DUI — Chesterfield
Original Charge: DUI, Second Offense within 5 Years (Va. Code § 18.2-270)
Outcome: Pled to Second Offense > 5 Years
Details: Mandatory minimum jail reduced from 20 days to statutory minimum. ASAP, ignition interlock, and restricted license granted. Client retained employment.
Court: Chesterfield General District Court
Petit Larceny — Richmond Short Pump
Original Charge: Petit Larceny (Va. Code § 18.2-96)
Outcome: Deferred Disposition, Dismissed
Details: First-time offender. Charge dismissed after completion of community service and shoplifting awareness program. Eligible for expungement.
Court: Henrico General District Court (West)
Driving on Revoked License — Hopewell
Original Charge: Driving on Revoked License — DUI Related (Va. Code § 18.2-272)
Outcome: Amended to No Valid License (§ 46.2-300)
Details: Mandatory jail avoided. $250 fine, no additional suspension. Client retained ability to obtain restricted license.
Court: Hopewell General District Court
Reckless Driving 88/55 Work Zone — Goochland
Original Charge: Reckless Driving by Speed 88/55 in Posted Work Zone
Outcome: Amended to Improper Driving
Details: Despite work-zone enhancement exposure, defense secured an amendment to improper driving with no criminal conviction. $750 fine. Client kept clean criminal record.
Court: Goochland General District Court
Reckless Driving 91/70
Original Charge: Reckless Driving 91/70
Outcome: Reduced to Civil Infraction
Details: $100 fine, clean driving record
Court: Hopewell General District Court
Reckless Driving 96/70
Original Charge: Reckless Driving 96/70
Outcome: Driving School Only
Details: No points, no criminal record
Court: Central Virginia (various courts)
Reckless Driving 91/70
Original Charge: Reckless Driving 91/70
Outcome: Improper Driving
Details: $400 fine, no jail, no criminal record
Court: Richmond General District Court
Reckless Driving
Original Charge: Reckless Driving
Outcome: Non-Moving Violation
Details: Defective Equipment – $200 fine
Court: Hopewell General District Court
Reckless Driving
Original Charge: Reckless Driving
Outcome: Fine + Traffic School
Details: No points on license
Court: Caroline General District Court
First Offense DUI
Original Charge: First Offense DUI
Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving
Details: 6-month suspension (not 12), restricted license, $350 fine, no jail
Court: Richmond General District Court
DUI with High BAC
Original Charge: DUI with High BAC
Outcome: Reduced Penalties
Details: Avoided mandatory jail time
Court: Henrico General District Court
Second Offense DUI
Original Charge: Second Offense DUI
Outcome: Favorable Plea
Details: Minimized jail time and suspension
Court: Chesterfield General District Court
Criminal Charge
Original Charge: Criminal Charge
Outcome: Case Dismissed
Details: Complete dismissal of all charges
Court: Richmond General District Court
Drug Possession
Original Charge: Drug Possession
Outcome: Deferred Disposition
Details: Charges dismissed upon completion
Court: Central Virginia (various courts)
Assault Charge
Original Charge: Assault Charge
Outcome: Reduced to Lesser Offense
Details: Avoided felony conviction
Court: Richmond General District Court
Speeding 79/70
Original Charge: Speeding 79/70
Outcome: Simple Speeding
Details: $400 fine, no criminal charge
Court: Richmond General District Court
Driving on Suspended License
Original Charge: Driving on Suspended License
Outcome: Reduced Charge
Details: Avoided additional suspension
Court: Henrico General District Court
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