From the category archives:

Firearms/Weapons

Disorderly Conduct: D.C. Court Narrows The Scope

June 13, 2010 Drug Offenses

Disorderly conduct is a really annoying charge.
The first problem is that the offense is usually so broad and poorly defined that it is too easy for police to charge and too easy for the government to prove at trial.  For example, since intent to cause a “public inconvenience” is a major element of the offense [...]

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Lessons from the Gilbert Arenas Cover-Up

March 24, 2010 Firearms/Weapons

“Ur new story.  U were n the training rm when u got out there were 3 guns on ur chair with a note.  That said pick one.  Send to javaris ill take the Blame. He didn’t have a gun he didn’t do anything.  Ill come up with the story.  But that all he needs to [...]

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Arenas Pleads Guilty to Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL) in D.C.

January 16, 2010 Firearms/Weapons

The Washington Post reported this morning that Gilbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards has pleaded guilty in D.C. Superior Court to the felony charge of Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL).  The offense carries a maximum fine of $5,000 fine and up to 5 years in jail.  Sentencing in front of D.C. Superior Court [...]

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“Constructive Possession” in a D.C. Drug or Firearm/ Gun/Weapon Case

January 4, 2010 Drug Offenses

A defendant can in some cases be convicted of a criminal offense in Washington, D.C. for doing nothing more than possessing a particular object or substance.

According to D.C. law, for example, it is illegal to possess marijuana, heroin, cocaine and other substances that are controlled under the D.C. Controlled Substances Act.  Possession of other substances, [...]

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