Wiegandt & Doubles, P.C., lawyers in Fincastle, VA, Virginia

ATTEMPT

A person commits an attempt if he or she, with the specific intent to commit an underlying offense, commits an act that amounts to more than mere preparation and fails to commit the underlying offense. In order to constitute an attempt, the person must have the specific intent to commit the offense. More...

Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication

A person commits the offense of disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly or intentionally engages in an act that is offensive to the public order. Examples of disorderly conduct include using abusive language in a public place, making an offensive gesture in a public place, creating a noxious odor in a public place, making unreasonable noise in a public place, fighting in a public place, or discharging a firearm in a public place. More...

FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING GANGS & GANG VIOLENCE

The presence of gangs and gang violence has risen over the last several years in most cities in the United States. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have become involved with prosecutions of offenses involving gangs and gang violence. The federal government has become involved because a large portion of gang violence concerns the commission of offenses that constitute violations of federal laws. Such laws include the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, federal drug trafficking laws, federal firearms trafficking laws, and the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). More...

Circumstantial, Direct and Relevant Evidence

All evidence must be relevant in order for it to be admissible. There are numerous instances when relevant evidence is not admissible for various reasons including hearsay. Evidence itself falls into one of two categories, direct or circumstantial.More...

International Money Laundering and Undercover Money Laundering Transactions

International money laundering is a federal offense. The elements of this offense include: Monetary instruments that are transported internationally; Defendant acted with the intent to promote the carrying on of the illegal activity, concealed the original transaction, attempted to avoid tax liability, or attempted to avoid reporting requirements; Transfer was done with the intent to conceal the proceeds from an illegal activity; Defendant knew the monetary instrument represented the proceeds derived from illegal activity. More...