What you need to know about the 2020 changes to Fairfax County’s handling of marijuana possession cases. Ever since the news broke that the new Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney announced that his office would no longer be prosecuting possession of marijuana cases, our office has been inundated by the following questions: Is Fairfax dropping […]
The country’s perspective towards marijuana is rapidly changing, and you need not look any further than DC or Maryland for proof. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth of Virginia still maintains some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country – despite efforts to reform these laws. IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET YOUR MARIJUANA CHARGE DROPPED But […]
A question that we frequently receive from both clients and non-clients seeking consultations is “How long will a conviction for this stay on my record?” There are actually 2 answers to this question, but unfortunately, neither of them are usually well received. The most straight-forward answer is: forever. Regardless of whether you are only convicted […]
There’s a lot of talk this election cycle about “normalization” – but one topic of normalization that may be flying under the radar is the growing acceptance and legalization of marijuana throughout the United States. In just this past election, California, Massachusetts, and Nevada legalized marijuana possession, joining a handful of other states (such as […]
During initial consultations, one of the most common reactions that I see is surprise upon learning that a conviction for possession of marijuana will result in a 6 month suspension of your drivers license. Even if you were simply walking down the street and an officer issued you a citation for possession of marijuana, a […]
Don’t Worry, There Are Defenses! If you’ve been charged in Virginia with possession of marijuana, do not just plead guilty. Due to the seriousness of the offense, we strongly recommend that you contact the Virginia marijuana defense lawyers at Ervin Kibria PLLC. There are defenses that you and your attorney should thoroughly consider. Because possession […]
A dramatic increase in synthetic drug usage and consequent illness (some extremely severe) have led the governments of both Virginia and DC to strongly review how the suppliers of synthetic drugs should be dealt with, as well as increasing efforts to crackdown on individuals possessing synthetic drugs. The D.C. Council has unanimously approved emergency legislation […]
