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MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty, But Avoids Death Penalty

December 11, 2019 - After a lengthy jury trial, a gang member was convicted of capital murder and a life sentence was imposed.  To read more click here.

 

Federal RICO-Murder Case Ends With Reduced Sentences

October 26, 2019 - After jury selection, a Federal RICO-Murder case resulted in guilty pleas to drastically reduced sentences due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct.  To read more click here.

 

Week long Disciplinary Hearing Ends In Revocation With 18 of 21 Conduct Violations Dismissed

March 30, 2018 - After a week long hearing, with some victories and the dismissal of many allegations, a three-judge panel revokes local attorney's license.  To read more click here.

 

Manslaughter Case Dismissed Against Bent Mountain Driver

February 28, 2018 - Jury ends in acquittal and minor fine for man charged with manslaughter.  To read more click here.

 

40 year Murder Case Ends In Bedford, Virginia

September 12, 2017 - Lloyd Welch enters guilty plea in 40 year old murder case.  Lawyers Anthony F. Anderson and Aaron Houchens represented Mr. Welch.  To read more click here.

 

Attorney Aaron Houchens Interviewed Regarding Constitutional Rights 

March 27, 2017 - Aaron Houchens discusses the Fifth Amendment and its application to a local murder case.  To view the interview, click here

 

Man Receives 2 Years For Assaulting Police Officer, Police Dog and Drug Possession

August 24, 2016 - Represented by Aaron Houchens, a man facing over 20 years of incarceration, was sentenced to 2 years for various felony convictions.  To read more click here

 

Judge Rejects Educator's Defamation Claims

July 20, 2016 - Represented by Aaron Houchens, Narrows Virginia Mayor H. Clayton Davis successfully defeated a claim of defamation after he was sued for comments published in a local newspaper.  To read more click here.

 

Man Receives 7.5 Years For Murder Conviction

February 28, 2016 - Represented by Aaron Houchens and Holland Perdue, a local man received 7.5 years of active incarceration after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and unlawful wounding.  To read more click here.

 

Family Settles Wrongful Death Claim 

November 13, 2015 - Represented by Stanley & Houchens, LLC, a local family received a $450,000.00 settlement associated with a wrongful death claim. To read more click here.

 

Local Woman Sentenced To 5 Years In Jail For DUI

August 3, 2015 - Represented by Aaron Houchens, a local woman was sentenced to five (5) years for DUI.  To read more click here.

  

Local Man Found Not Guilty After Child Shot In His Care

February 12, 2015 - Aaron Houchens secures not guilty verdict for Franklin County man after day long jury trial.  To read more click here.

 

Historic Estate Litigation

November 21, 2014 - Aaron Houchens, serving as Administrator of the Estate of Sam W. Witcher, Sr., oversees estate auction and litigation to assist with the closing of a historic Franklin County Estate.  To read more click here.