Recently, Tony Quitiquit had a Jury Trial victory in Hanover. A client was charged with being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm (§18.2-308.2). After consultation with Tony Quitiquit of Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit the decision was made to ask for a jury trial. Mr. Quitiquit met with the client and reviewed case law, evidence, and developed a strategy on how to try the case. Additionally, there had been some time that had elapsed since the clients previous non-violent felony, and the client did not want to violate any term of good behavior. There was risk associated with deciding to take the case to trial, if convicted the client faced up to ten years in prison.
At trial the Commonwealth introduced evidence showing the defendant was indeed a prior felon and had possessed a gun on the day in question. However, our preparation worked to the client’s advantage as we were able to get a number of favorable pieces of evidence in front of the jury. These advantages came through extensive knowledge of the case, the law, and time spent with the client prior to trial. The evidence along with argument from Mr. Quitiquit was enough for the jury to find the client not guilty.
Mr. Quitiquit as well as all of the attorneys of Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit regularly handle serious Criminal cases in Hanover as well as Henrico, Chesterfield, Richmond, and the surrounding jurisdictions.
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