When our client was charged with the possession of marijuana, he faced up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 in addition to a six-month license suspension. Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico successfully negotiated to have the charges dismissed. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in Read More
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Marijuana Possession Dismissed in Roanoke
Not long ago, a client was charged with possession of marijuana in Roanoke, Virginia. To hopefully avoid a drug conviction, the individual contacted Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico. We appeared on his behalf and effectively negotiated with the prosecutor for a total dismissal. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any Read More
Missing Lab Report Results in Virginia Marijuana Dismissal
Not long ago, the Roanoke criminal defense attorneys at Copenhaver, Ellet & Derrico assisted a man after an arrest and subsequent marijuana charge put him in a very difficult situation. Essentially, the man learned that if convicted of this marijuana possession charge, he may be subjected to some serious and long-lasting penalties including hefty fines, license suspension, and even time behind bars in addition to having a permanent criminal record. Read More
Possession of Marijuana Charge Not Pursued
Our client was a young pharmacy technician who got pulled over late one night in Roanoke County because he didn’t use his turn signal to make a right-hand turn. The officer who pulled our client over said she smelled the odor of marijuana and found a green leafy substance in our client’s car. The young man was charged with possession of marijuana, a Class One misdemeanor. If convicted, he faced Read More
Marijuana Possession Charge Dismissed
Our client is a manager at a local business. One night he hitched a ride home from work. The driver of the car he hitched a ride from was speeding and got pulled over in Botetourt. The officer said he could smell the odor of recently burnt marijuana and decided to search the vehicle. When the officer searched, he found a small amount of fresh marijuana in the CD holder in Read More