Drug Crimes Case Study
Whether the defendant was entitled to a first-offender disposition under Virginia Code § 18.2-251.
The court held that the defendant was entitled to consideration for a first-offender disposition under § 18.2-251, which allows first-time drug possession offenders to have their charges dismissed upon successful completion of a probationary period. The court reversed the trial court's denial of the first-offender disposition.
Virginia Code § 18.2-251 provides a critical safety valve for first-time drug possession offenders — allowing them to avoid a conviction and keep their record clean. D.J. Rivera pursues first-offender dispositions in every eligible case, protecting clients' employment, housing, and professional licensing prospects.
This case involves § 18.2-251 of the Virginia Code. For a full analysis of how this statute applies to your case, consult with D.J. Rivera.
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