Stewart Law
224 North Main Street, Suite 101, Hopewell, VA 23860, Hopewell, VA 23860
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Criminal Law
Court of Appeals dismissed multiple drug indictments on grounds of insufficient evidence, noting no statements or actions by defendant or co-defendants suggested awareness of contraband. Also dismissed associated conspiracy charge due to lack of agreement evidence. The defendant had been serving a five-year sentence in connection with the now dismissed charges.
Criminal Law
A Hopewell jury reduced a first-degree murder charge to second-degree murder for Joseph Crews, who was accused of the December 2014 death of Treon Ellis. The jury agreed with the defense's theory of self-defense, albeit too violently. The defendant was sentenced to a total of ten years (seven for second-degree murder, and three for use of a firearm), following the defense's recommendation.
Criminal Law
The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Court of Appeals and dismissed the charge for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. The Court held that mere proximity to a controlled substance is insufficient to establish possession without dominion and control. An earlier conspiracy charge had been dismissed by the Court of Appeals.
Contact Information
Office Locations
224 North Main Street, Suite 101, Hopewell, VA 23860
Hopewell, VA 23860
408 North 6th Avenue, Post Office Box 689, Hopewell, Virginia 23860
Hopewell, Virginia 23860