On April 14, 2025, Attorney David Dischley defended a client in Loudoun County Circuit Court charged with Reckless Driving by Speed – 118 mph in a 55 mph zone. With incarceration on the table, the defense made the strategic and risky decision to proceed with jury sentencing rather than allowing the judge to impose punishment.

While the jury did return a guilty verdict, Mr. Dischley delivered an exceptionally strong mitigation case during the sentencing phase. By presenting the client’s clean record, personal background, and significant steps toward rehabilitation, the jury ultimately imposed no jail time, opting instead for a fine and a very short license suspension.

Choosing jury sentencing in a case involving excessive speed is always high risk—but in this case, it paid off. The result spared the client from a potentially harsh judicial sentence and preserved their ability to move forward with minimal disruption.

On April 14, 2025, Attorney Patrick O’Brien secured a not guilty verdict from a jury in Culpeper County Circuit Court in a case involving a serious allegation of brandishing a firearm.

The charge arose from a report made by our client’s former employer, who alleged that the client brandished a firearm while driving on Route 28. From the beginning, we maintained our client’s innocence and prepared a focused and strategic defense.

At trial, Mr. O’Brien presented a compelling alibi defense, demonstrating that the client was not in the vicinity at the time the alleged incident occurred. The jury deliberated and ultimately returned a verdict of not guilty, clearing our client of all charges.

This result highlights the importance of trial preparation and the value of a thorough investigation. We are proud to stand by our clients and fight for justice when false or mistaken accusations are made.

Reviewed discovery and located numerous holes in the Commonwealth's case establishing a theft had occurred, client completed STOP class and convinced prosecution to reduce charge to misdemeanor and then dismiss entirely.

Client was clocked by a State Trooper at 130/55 coming home from MGM in Maryland. Case proceeded to trial and due to an issue with the officer’s calibrations, no testimony regarding the speed was permitted resulting in a finding of Not Guilty

Investigated case and showed the charge of Abduction was based upon a miscommunication between officer and complaining witness, convinced prosecutor to dismiss charge without hearing. Showed obstruction of justice predicated upon the client asserting his constitutional rights and dismissed by prosecutor as well. Domestic Assault and Battery eventually dismissed prior to trial as well.

Client struck the side of another vehicle and drove from scene, stopping a short distance later. The driver of the other vehicle followed and called police. Police arrived and located a small amount of marijuna in the vehicle and a larger amount in a backpack a short distance away. Clearly belonged to passengers, convinced prosecution based on weaknesses of case and Community Service done by client to drop all felonies and only convict on Reckless Driving.

The allegation was the client had side swiped a truck while driving, and fled the scene. The government tried to claim the other truck was a total loss. The client testified that the other truck failed to stop after the accident, and she had been fully cooperative with the police.