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Virginia Court Rules Additional Proof Needed in Prosecution for Trespassing

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:46:21 -0800

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.

Felon In Possession of Firearm - Constructive Possession Enough

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:37:30 -0800

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

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:41 -0800

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:45:13 -0700

Virginia embezzlement & theft experienced defense lawyers.

Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers Attorneys

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:41:00 -0700

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.