October 13, 2017
Comments Off on Judge: Tell jury about sentence range
In the interest of transparency, a Fairfax County judge said he intended to tell a criminal jury about applicable sentencing ranges before the jury considered the defendant’s guilt. The suggestion that jurors be informed about possible penalties has divided Virginia ...
Tagged with: Criminal Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David Bernhard
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October 2, 2017
Comments Off on The rent is due
A former congressman who retained financial control of his Virginia law firm even after his election to the U.S. House is liable for more than $452,000 in unpaid rent at the firm’s office, a Fairfax County judge has ruled. The ...
Tagged with: Criminal Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David Bernhard
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September 22, 2017
Comments Off on Landlord Proves Fraudulent Conveyance Against Lawyers and Defunct Law Firm
A partnership that owned the site of a defunct Fairfax County law practice is entitled to judgment against the former principals, including a former congressman, and other entities for $380,864.91 for both fraudulent conveyance and voluntary conveyance. The partnership also ...
Tagged with: Creditor's Rights Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David Bernhard Virginia Circuit Courts
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September 15, 2017
Comments Off on Motion to Strike Sentence Recommendation Denied
A Fairfax County circuit judge denies a motion to strike a jail sentence recommendation in a sex offender’s presentence report despite the fact that sentencing guidelines recommend probation. The defendant presents a challenge to the generalized authority of probation officers ...
Tagged with: Criminal Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David Bernhard Virginia Circuit Courts
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