In April 2014, Virginia criminal lawyer Jonathan Oates convinced Fairfax county prosecutors and narcotics detectives to drop cocaine distribution charges against his client, who was facing up to 20 years of incarceration and a significant period of active jail time. To raise the stakes in the case, Jon’s client was also a green card holder with a family and children in the country. With a clean record, Mr. Oates’ client was able to avoid prison and deportation, which keeping a clean criminal record and continue supporting his child.
