Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Is it ever possible to avoid a mandatory minimum for a first offender? Specifically in virginia


Asked on 4/26/14, 7:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, if the defendant has been criminally charged in federal court

as a first time offender and who is eligible under Chapter 2 of the United States

Sentencing Guidelines for the remedy known as the "Safety Valve".

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Answered on 4/26/14, 9:04 pm


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