Case Results

Commonwealth v. M.H., Domestic Assault 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 DISMISSED the charges against our client. Read On

Commonwealth v. K.G.: Drugs and Guns: DISMISSED

April 2015

Client was charged with seven firearm counts, and a possession with intent to distribute cocaine count.  After almost eight months of investigation, challenges, and court appearances, the case was DISMISSED, enabling client to avoid any conviction on his record, a potential probation violation, a... Read On

United States v. J. DUI with BAC of .19, NO JAIL TIME!

DUI case with a BAC of .19. United States argued for five days in jail, Ms. Carmichael argued and convinced the Judge for NO JAIL TIME! Read On

Commonwealth v. K.S. - Public Urination

April 2015

CASE DISMISSED: Client, a graduate student from out of state, was charged with public urination in the metro station.  On the trial date, the case was DISMISSED. Read On

Commonwealth v. H.B. – (petit larceny)

Outcome: DISMISSED Client charged with petty larceny in state court.  After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was DISMISSED.  No class required. Read On

Commonwealth v. R.H. – (domestic assault)

Outcome: DISMISSED Client charged with domestic assault with a dangerous weapon.  After presenting the prosecutor with evidence, Commonwealth was persuaded to drop the charges and the case was DISMISSED. Read On

Commonwealth v. R.S. (petty larceny)

Outcome: DISMISSED Client charged with petty larceny in state court.  After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was DISMISSED.  No requirements, no probation. Read On

Commonwealth v. G (Burglary case)

June 2014

Outcome: REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR trespass, for immediate release from jail Case Conclusion: June 2014 Description: Client was charged with burglary for entering and destroying property in a local home.  He was also linked to stolen property from other local burglaries.  After full investigation ... Read On

Commonwealth v. J. S. (Disorderly conduct)

Outcome: CASE DISMISSED Case conclusion: September 25, 2014 Description: Federal agent was charged with disorderly conduct for threatening a neighbor and getting into neighborhood altercations.  Case DISMISSED. Read On

Commonwealth v. A. B. (Felony theft)

Outcome: Reduced to misdemeanor for home confinement Description: Client was charged with felony theft.  Charges reduced to a misdemeanor with no probation or treatment required, and allowed to serve thirty days of home confinement. Read On

Commonwealth v. C.Y. (underage possession of alcohol)

Outcome: DISMISSED and EXPUNGED Client charged with underage possession of alcohol.  After fierce negotiations with prosecutor, case was dismissed.  Ms. Carmichael went back to court following the dismissal and had the charge expunged from client's record. Read On

United States v. M.R. (federal, felony prescription fraud)

Outcome:  Probation, no jail time Client charged with felony prescription fraud in federal court.  After presentation of evidence and lengthy sentencing arguments, client is sentenced to probation and released. Read On

United States v. M.K. – (federal, theft of government property)

Outcome:  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 client ever appearing in court. Read On

United States v. T.A. – (federal, brandishing a weapon)

Outcome: DISMISSED Client charged with brandishing a weapon on federal property.  After Ms. Carmichael's fierce negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was DISMISSED. Read On

Commonwealth v. A.C. (ARSON)

December 2014

Outcome: REDUCED to misdemeanor, for ultimate DISMISSAL after one year of probation Client was charged with arson in Alexandria for burning of a dwelling.  In Circuit Court, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor property charge which will be dismissed after one year of successful probation. Read On

Commonwealth v. A.B. (Felony Child Abuse)

March 2015

Outcome: REDUCED to misdemeanor. Read On

Commonwealth v. D. A. - Concealed Weapon - Dismissed

March 2015

Our client was charged with possession of a concealed weapon - a firearm.  After multiple court dates, extended investigation, and challenges to the evidence, we appeared in Court today prepared to go to trial and get a not guilty verdict.  On the brink of trial, however, the Commonwealth chose t... Read On