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Commonwealth v. Derek Simmons

CR2025-008734 · Criminal Defense — Assault & Battery

Trial Preparation
Case Timeline

Jury Trial Date Set

Hearing

8/11/2026, 9:00:00 AM

Two-day jury trial scheduled in Richmond Circuit Court. Self-defense theory will be presented with supporting witness testimony and surveillance footage.

Case Moved to Trial Preparation

Status Update

6/2/2026, 10:00:00 AM

Plea negotiations concluded without agreement. Case is now set for jury trial. Defense team preparing witness list, exhibit list, and jury instructions.

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Created 6/7/2026

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Client Information
Derek Simmons
derek.simmons@example.com
(703) 555-0391
Case Details
Criminal Defense — Assault & Battery
Opened 11/5/2025

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.