Cases

Active Virginia criminal defense cases and their recent activity.

Commonwealth v. Marcus Johnson

Client charged with DUI second offense (Va. Code § 18.2-266) following traffic stop on I-64 in Henrico County. BAC reported at 0.14. Prior conviction in 2023. Challenging the traffic stop and field sobriety test administration.

Marcus JohnsonCR2026-001847 Opened 3/10/2026Attorney: Grant Taylor
Pre-Trial

2 events

Commonwealth v. Tanya Williams

Client charged with possession with intent to distribute (Va. Code § 18.2-248) after search of vehicle during a traffic stop in Norfolk. Challenging probable cause for the search and chain of custody of evidence.

Tanya WilliamsCR2026-003291 Opened 1/22/2026Attorney: Grant Taylor
Discovery

2 events

Commonwealth v. Derek Simmons

Client charged with malicious wounding (Va. Code § 18.2-51) stemming from an altercation at a Richmond bar. Self-defense claim supported by witness statements and surveillance footage. Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Derek SimmonsCR2025-008734 Opened 11/5/2025Attorney: Grant Taylor
Trial Preparation

2 events

Commonwealth v. Rachel Foster

Client charged with embezzlement (Va. Code § 18.2-111) of approximately $45,000 from employer over 18 months. Negotiating plea to reduced charge with restitution agreement. Client has no prior criminal record.

Rachel FosterCR2026-002156 Opened 2/14/2026Attorney: Grant Taylor
Plea Negotiations

1 events

Commonwealth v. Andre Mitchell

Client charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Va. Code § 18.2-308.2) following a traffic stop in Chesterfield County. Prior felony conviction from 2019. Challenging the legality of the search.

Andre MitchellCR2026-004502 Opened 4/18/2026Attorney: Grant Taylor
Preliminary Hearing

1 events