S.W. Dawson
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S.W. Dawson's Legal Cases (12)

Kilmarnock, VA

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kilmarnock, VA

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Federal Crime

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Libel and slander

DAWSON SECURES DISMISSAL OF MULTIMILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT AGAINST COMMUNITY LEADER

Sep 01, 2022

OUTCOME: Victory for Client

State Senator and beloved Portsmouth Pastor among those victorious in Defamation suit.

Criminal defense

Innocent Man Cleared of Murder

N/A

OUTCOME: First degree murder charges dropped in Norfolk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2yFKMcqK5E

Civil rights

Defense Attorney Analyzes NSU Student Arrest Case

N/A

OUTCOME:

http://wavy.com/2015/01/30/defense-attorney-analyzes-nsu-student-arrest-case/

Criminal defense

Dawson Represents Teen Victim in Case of Police Excessive Force

N/A

OUTCOME: Charges dismissed at trial

http://wtkr.com/2015/09/28/virginia-beach-teen-plans-to-sue-police/

Criminal defense

Charges dropped in Norfolk murder case

N/A

OUTCOME: Murder charges dropped

“It indeed was a classic case of self-defense,” said Williams’ attorney S. W. Dawson. “That’s why I believe the Commonwealth moved to drop all the charges today just three days before my client’s spee ... dy trial clock was set to expire.” Read More: https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/norfolk-man-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-of-friend/article_cbcebfa4-c5e6-544f-b9ed-f845779c5104.html

Civil rights

Woman, 70, claims Chesapeake police violated rights

N/A

OUTCOME: Case settled out of court

“Mrs. Davenport wants to ensure by filing this suit that no one has to endure ever again what she was forced to endure at the hands of the police,” said S.W. Dawson, Davenport’s attorney. He argued the ... officers violated his client’s Fourth Amendment protection against unlawful seizure.” Read More: https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/norfolk-man-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-of-friend/article_cbcebfa4-c5e6-544f-b9ed-f845779c5104.html

Criminal defense

Navy sailor’s grand larceny charges to be expunged

N/A

OUTCOME: Charges either dropped or dismissed at trial

A Norfolk judge has signed an order to expunge a Norfolk sailor’s criminal record, erasing any trace of nine felony charges linked to the November 2012 burglaries at Iowa Estates near Naval Station Nor ... folk. Read More: http://www.13newsnow.com/news/attorney-says-lawsuit-against-norfolk-officer-aims-at-apology-explanation_20160811022211440/294204383

Civil rights

Innocent Man Freed from Prison After 21 Years

N/A

OUTCOME: Innocent man Released from Prison

Bobbie Morman was released from prison after Dawson petitioned for his release. http://wtkr.com/2016/04/13/bobbi-morman-released/

Criminal defense

Norfolk murder reduced to manslaughter

N/A

OUTCOME: Charges reduced

http://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/norfolk-man-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-of-friend/article_cbcebfa4-c5e6-544f-b9ed-f845779c5104.html

White collar crime

Richmond Businessman Sentenced Below Guidelines Despite Demanding Trial

N/A

OUTCOME:

Client never wavered and is confident on appeal

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