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Felony Distribution of Marijuana (>1/2 oz-5 lbs) Dropped in Newport News, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Felony Distribution of Marijuana (>1/2 oz-5 lbs) in Newport News, VA. The officer alleged that our client was in possession of marijuana (>1/2 oz-5 lbs) with the intent to distribute it. A conviction of Felony Distribution of Marijuana (>1/2 oz-5 lbs) in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a class 5 felony (this means a loss of your civil rights such as the right to vote, run for office, possess a firearm, sit on a jury, obtain certain jobs, and obtain public social and housing benefits), a minimum prison sentence of 1 year up to a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, a mandatory suspension of your driver's license for 6 months, and a maximum fine of $2500. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Mr. Huff was able to get our client's charge dropped. Also, our client was facing 4 other felony charges related to the alleged offense. Mr. Huff was able to get all of those charges dropped as well.

Notably, our client was being held in jail without bond pending the trial in his case during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our client was released from jail safe and sound the day the charges were dropped.

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Possession of a Firearm While Simultaneously in Possession of a Schedule I/II Drug Dropped in Newport News, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Possession of a Firearm While Simultaneously in Possession of a Schedule I/II Drug in Newport News, VA. The officer alleged that our client was in possession of a firearm while simultaneously in possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute it. A conviction of Possession of a Firearm While Simultaneously in Possession of a Schedule I/II Drug in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a class 6 felony (this means a loss of your civil rights such as the right to vote, run for office, possess a firearm, sit on a jury, obtain certain jobs, and obtain public social and housing benefits), a minimum prison sentence of 1 year up to a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, and maximum fine of $2,500. Furthermore, if you commit this offense by possessing a firearm while distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, a Schedule I/II drug or more than 1 pound of marijuana, you will be required to serve a mandatory prison sentence of 5 years. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Mr. Huff was able to get our client's charge dropped. Also, our client was facing 4 other felony charges related to the alleged offense. Mr. Huff was able to get all of those charges dropped as well.

Notably, our client was being held in jail without bond pending the trial in his case during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our client was released from jail safe and sound the day the charges were dropped.

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Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm Dropped in Newport News, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Newport News, VA. The officer alleged that our client was a previously convicted violent felon who was illegally in possession of a firearmA conviction of Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a class 6 felony, a minimum prison sentence of 1 year up to a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, and maximum fine of $2500. Furthermore, if you commit this offense by possessing a "firearm" and you were previously convicted of a "violent" felony, you will be required to serve a mandatory prison sentence of 5 years. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Mr. Huff was able to get our client's charge dropped. Also, our client was facing 4 other felony charges related to the alleged offense. Mr. Huff was able to get all of those charges dropped as well.

Notably, our client was being held in jail without bond pending the trial in his case during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our client was released from jail safe and sound the day the charges were dropped.

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Felon in Possession of Ammunition for a Firearm Dropped in Newport News, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Felon in Possession of Ammunition for a Firearm in Newport News, VA. The officer alleged that our client was a previously convicted felon who was illegally in possession of ammunition for a firearmA conviction of Felon in Possession of Ammunition for a Firearm in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a class 6 felony, a minimum prison sentence of 1 year up to a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, and maximum fine of $2500. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Mr. Huff was able to get our client's charge dropped. Also, our client was facing 4 other felony charges related to the alleged offense. Mr. Huff was able to get all of those charges dropped as well.

Notably, our client was being held in jail without bond pending the trial in his case during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our client was released from jail safe and sound the day the charges were dropped.

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Employment Authorization Document Application Approved by USCIS

Foreign National client sought the ability to legally work in the United States. An employment authorization document (“EAD”) gives a foreign national person permission to work in the United States. A Greencard Application typically takes between 6-18 months to get approved or denied by USCIS. Therefore, an Employment Authorization Document Application is usually filed concurrently with a Greencard Application because it allows a foreign national person to legally work in the United States while his or her Greencard Application is pending. Mrs. Huff prepared the appropriate Forms and presented sufficient evidence to USCIS and was able to get our client’s Employment Authorization Document Application approved.

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