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Disclaimer: Case results depend on several factors that are unique to each case. The case results do not guarantee or predict that any potential client may attain similar results in their particular case.
Nolle prossed & Dismissed - Obstruction of Justice, Fail to Carry D.L.
Posted on October 9, 2020 at 12:20 AM |
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Dismissed - Driving Under Suspended License
Posted on October 11, 2019 at 12:05 AM |
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A charge of Driving Under Revoked/Suspended License § 46.2-301 was dismissed in Hampton General District Court thanks to Attorney Helms excellent defense. Another please client!!
A Win for Visitation
Posted on October 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM |
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In Newport News visitation of a child was granted to our client (father) and the mother's JDR appeal was dismissed. The father was overjoyed with the great representation of Attorney Helms.
Assault & Battery - not prosecuted
Posted on October 10, 2019 at 11:50 AM |
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Assault and Battery on a family member was not prosecuted in Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court after Attorney Helms met with the prosecutor on the case. The client was very happy!! See VA Code § 18.2-57.2 for more information.
8 Charges, 6 were not prosecuted
Posted on October 10, 2019 at 11:30 AM |
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Client charges in Newport News included DWI - 1st offense, 2 x Civil Violation - refused blood/breath test, obstruction/resisted w/o force, driving without license, failure to obey highway sign, failure to obey highwal lane marking, and registration violoation - non-resident. A plea was negotiated with the prosecutor and the client pled guilty on the DWI and driving without a license. The other six charges were not prosecuted (Nolle Prosequi). No jail time and only one year of unsupervised probation. WOW, what a great deal!!!
For additional information, see VA Codes for DWI § 18.2-266, penalties § 18.2-270, and driving without a license § 46.2-300.
Reduced Sentence for Appeal
Posted on October 1, 2019 at 4:50 PM |
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Tough and tenacious, Ms. Helms noted an appeal for a client and in Circuit Court the client received a reduced sentence for charges of driving on a suspended operator's license when a certified ignition interlock was required, VA Code § 18.2-272. Violating court order when convicted of a DUI/DWI can result in fines, incarceration and an extended period of operator license suspended. The result in this case was a win!
Bond Set for a Client
Posted on January 24, 2017 at 1:50 PM |
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November 10, 2016 - A client facing 2 Felonies charges received a great outcome on a Bond thanks to Attorney Helms and her quick defense for the client. The client posted Bond that afternoon and was home for dinner.
Possession Charge Defeated!
Posted on January 24, 2017 at 1:40 PM |
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In Virginia Beach General District Court on January 18, 2017, a client's Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance charge was Nolle Prosequi. Great win for all!!
Assault & Battery Win
Posted on October 5, 2016 at 10:40 AM |
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On September 26, 2016 in Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court the final disposition of an Assault & Battery was Nolle Prosequi
Auto Accident Settled!
Posted on October 3, 2016 at 2:05 PM |
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Our firm received a nice check for one of our clients involved in an auto accident. The client is very happy with the amount. Attorney Helms excellent negotiating skills kept the case from going to trial.
Amazing Defense
Posted on October 3, 2016 at 1:55 PM |
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In Chesapeake Circuit Court Attorney Helms put together an amazing defense for one of our clients! Grand Larceny Felony charge was reduced to a Misdemeanor Petit Larceny, a charge for Stolen Property with Intent to Sell was Nolle Prosequi, and a Misdemeanor Fraud charge given 12 months go 10 months suspended and only required to serve 30 days on the weekends.
Our client was very excited and pleased!!