Commonwealth v. K.F. - DISMISSED!
Aug 24, 2016OUTCOME: Noll Prossed
Client charged with felony strangulation. After thorough investigation and a strongly developed defense strategy, the Commonwealth agreed to Nolle Pross, or DISMISS the charge!
Jessica N. Carmichael's Legal Cases (19)
Alexandria, VA
Federal crime Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, Military Law
Comm v. B.W. - Bench trial, FOUND NOT GUILTY
Sep 25, 2015OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY
Client accused of assaulting her roommate. Evidence included testimony of multiple witnesses and photographs. After vigorously defending her innocence at a bench trial, the judge found B.W. NOT GUILT ... Y.
Commonwealth v. D. W. - Possession of Marijuana - DISMISSED
Aug 31, 2015OUTCOME: DISMISSED
Client was suspected of holding a leadership position in a large local drug ring. After his gestapo-style arrest, and searches executed at the homes of his loved ones, he was charged with possession of ... a small amount of marijuana. Happily for the defense team, Harris & Carmichael were able to secure a DISMISSAL of this charge.
Commonwealth v. F.R. - Shoplifting - DISMISSED
Aug 26, 2015OUTCOME: DISMISSED
Client, a local student struggling with depression and anxiety in the wake of trauma, was charged with shoplifting from a local store. Harris & Carmichael worked fervently to prepare a package humanizi ... ng client to the authorities, coordinating mental health treatment and other concerns. In the end, victory was achieved with a full DISMISSAL, allowing client to continue with schooling on the way to an advanced degree.
Comm v. S.U. - Motion to change plea to "Not Guilty," GRANTED
Aug 18, 2015OUTCOME: MOTION GRANTED
Client previously pled guilty for a deferred disposition to possession of marijuana and identity theft. Even though the finding of guilt was deferred, the client later learned that the effect of his c ... ase has adverse immigration consequences. Client hired Harris & Carmichael to file a Motion to Reopen his case to allow him to plead "not guilty" and keep his deferred disposition status. After negotiating with the prosecutor, who opposed the motion, and fierce advocacy in court, the Judge GRANTED client's motion. His plea was changed to "not guilty," the rest of the disposition remained the same, and the client was able to avoid harsh immigration consequences.
Commonwealth v. S.T. - Burglary - DISMISSED
Aug 12, 2015OUTCOME: DISMISSED
Client was charged with burglary after entering the home of a woman while she was sleeping. Client was disoriented. Client had no recollection of entering her home and no prior intent to harm her or co ... mmit a felony. After several months of investigating the case, meeting with all the parties, and crafting a careful plan to prevent a re-occurrence, the case was ultimately DISMISSED. Client avoided a felony on his record, will be able to expunge this offense, and will likely be able to maintain his security clearance.
Commonwealth v. M.H., Domestic Assault DISMISSED
Jul 08, 2015OUTCOME: DISMISSED
Client alleged to have assaulted his wife. Evidence included 911 call, photographs, and witness statements. After discussions with the prosecutor as to the strength of the case, the Commonwealth DISM ... ISSED the charges against our client.
Comm v. A.C.
Jan 14, 2015OUTCOME: REDUCED to misdemeanor and granted deferred disposition for dismissal.
Felony arson charge REDUCED to misdemeanor and granted deferred disposition for dismissal.
Comm. v. R.F.
Nov 19, 2014OUTCOME: Charge DISMISSED
Client charged with sexual assault. After fierce negotiations with the prosecutor and trial preparation, charge was DISMISSED
United States v. M.K.
Aug 19, 2014OUTCOME: Charge DISMISSED
Client charged with theft of government property in federal court. Client retained the services of Ms. Carmichael early, and she began negotiating with the prosecutor. Case was DISMISSED without clie ... nt ever appearing in court.
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