Holmes v. Commonwealth, 76 Va. App. 34 (Va. Ct. App. 2022)
Nov 22, 2022OUTCOME:
Convictions for Racketeering were overturned on appeal by the Court of Appeals for improper denial of jury instructions and remanded for a new trial.
Harrisonburg, VA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Harrisonburg, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family
OUTCOME:
Convictions for Racketeering were overturned on appeal by the Court of Appeals for improper denial of jury instructions and remanded for a new trial.
OUTCOME: Reduction to Non-Criminal Traffic Infraction
Charge was originally a Class 1 misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine. Mr. Oliver successfully secured a reduction of the charge to a traffic infraction with only a ... $100 fine.
OUTCOME: Trial Court Affirmed in Published Decision
Represented client in contested case before the Virginia Supreme Court. Client won at the trial court level and other side appealed. After briefs and oral argument in front of the entire court, the V ... irginia Supreme Court issued a published opinion siding with our client's position and upholding the trial court.
OUTCOME: Client found Not Guilty
Defendant was convicted at the district court level when represented by another attorney. Defendant appealed that ruling and hired Mr. Oliver to handle appeal of conviction in Circuit Court. At a jury ... trial on this matter, Defendant was acquitted on Mr. Oliver's Motion to Strike the Commonwealth's evidence.
OUTCOME: Client found Guilty of Reckless Driving
Defendant was charged with DUI 2nd within 10 years, where Defendant faced mandatory jail time in City of Alexandria General District Court. Mr. Oliver resolved the case as a Reckless Driving with no j ... ail time.