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November 29, 2009
Virginia Court Rules Additional Proof Needed in Prosecution for Trespassing
November 29, 2009
Felon In Possession of Firearm - Constructive Possession Enough
November 29, 2009
Fairfax Virginia Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009
Fairfax Virginia Embezzlement & Theft/Larceny Defense Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers Attorneys
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Virginia Court Rules Additional Proof Needed in Prosecution for Trespassing
November 29, 2009
Topic: Virginia Legal News
In the case of Baker v. Commonwealth, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that in a trespass prosecution, proof of the existence of two "no trespassing" signs on the property alone was insufficient to satisfy the elements of trespass set forth in Code § 18.2-119. Without evidence that a "no trespassing" sign was posted by one of the enumerated persons authorized by the statute to prohibit entry upon the property, the Court ruled that the Commonwealth failed to put on sufficient evidence of the defendant's guilt. Therefore, the Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, and vacated the trespassing conviction under Code § 18.2-119.
Attachments:
VASupCt-Baker.pdf
Felon In Possession of Firearm - Constructive Possession Enough
November 29, 2009
Topic: Weapons Charges
In Smallwood v. Commonwealth, the Virginia Supreme Court recently confirmed that in a prosecution for possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony in violation of Code § 18.2-308.2, the Commonwealth presented sufficient evidence to support conviction based on joint constructive possession of a handgun resting on a console between two front seats of a vehicle the defendant was driving.
Fairfax Virginia Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyers Attorneys
November 29, 2009
Topic: Virginia Legal News
If your juvenile son or daughter is facing a criminal charge or criminal traffic offense in Fairfax County or another jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, we can help. Attorney Kyle G. Manikas is a former prosecutor & experienced and aggressive defense attorney who can provide a vigorous defense on your child's behalf.
Fairfax Virginia Embezzlement & Theft/Larceny Defense Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009
Topic: Fraud, Theft & White Collar Crimes
Virginia embezzlement & theft experienced defense lawyers.
Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009
Topic: Reckless Driving & Traffic
If you have received a summons (ticket) for reckless driving (under Va. Code 42.2-862, 46.2-852, or another code section) in Fairfax County or another jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, we can help.
