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When Is Someone Too Drunk to Consent to Sex in Virginia?
In Virginia, a person who has been drinking can still consent to sex. A crime occurs, however, when someone is too impaired to understand what is happening or to say no, and the other person… [...]
Can You Get Bond on Federal Child Pornography Charges?
After an arrest for federal child pornography charges, the government will typically file a motion with the court to hold the defendant in custody until the case is resolved. Some offenses (like receipt, distribution, and… [...]
Seventh Circuit: Possession of Obscene AI Images Protected by First Amendment
The Seventh Circuit in United States v. Anderegg recently ruled that possession of obscene AI images is protected under the First Amendment to the US Constitution. The case highlights how rapidly evolving technology is straining… [...]
Cary Citronberg testifies before Virginia Senate Committee to Expand Rights of Autism Defendants
Johnson/Citronberg is actively engaged in shaping Virginia’s criminal laws to protect criminal defendants with autism. Cary Citronberg, a partner at Johnson/Citronberg, recently testified before the Virginia Senate committee on Courts of Justice as an advocate… [...]
EDVA Judge Tosses 75:1 Sentencing Rule in Federal Child Pornography Case
In a recent Eastern District of Virginia federal child pornography case, a judge struck down a sentencing enhancement which counts each video as 75 images. The decision is of great importance as this specific enhancement… [...]
Our Firm Obtains Probation Sentence in Federal Child Porn Case
Our lawyers recently convinced a federal judge to sentence our client to straight probation in a federal child pornography case. Our client, a prominent Georgia lawyer, will not spend a single day in jail. This… [...]
Cary Citronberg Teaches Course on Autism and Internet Sex Crimes in Virginia
Cary Citronberg, a partner at the Alexandria-based law firm Johnson/Citronberg, recently taught a legal course on leveraging autism in internet sex crimes cases to fellow Virginia criminal lawyers. The course, which was put on by… [...]
Autism and the Dismissal of Criminal Charges in Virginia
Virginia’s criminal justice system has recently acknowledged that autism can contribute to an individual being arrested, and a result, it now allows for the dismissal of criminal charges in some cases. This is especially true… [...]
Our Firm Wins Suppression Motion in Major FBI Sex Crimes Case
Fairfax, Virginia — Our firm recently won a major suppression motion in one of the last remaining child pornography cases involving the infamous FBI investigation called Playpen. During the investigation, federal agents obtained statements from… [...]
