Two Defense Lawyers Speaking About Marijuana Law in Virginia

Another great NOVA-NORML meeting! (Northern Virginia Sub-Chapter, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) Social half-hour begins at 7:30, meeting at 8:00.  Come early, stay late. Bring a friend! :)

Speaker Bios:


*Brenton D. Vincenzes is principal attorney at Vincenzes Law, PLLC, a private northern Virginia criminal defense firm in Fairfax County. As a lifetime resident, community leader and active volunteer in Fairfax County, Mr. Vincenzes is a regular speaker at the Fairfax County Public School’s alcohol and drug diversion program; works with 5th and 6th grade students as a youth leader at Fairfax Community Church, one of the largest in Northern Virginia; and, reserves about 10% of his time to represent those without means as a member of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. As a lawyer, Brenton is a member of the American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association, National Legal Aid and Defender Association, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.


Brenton has a book in the works about Virginia expungement rules and policies and the need for reform, including the relationship between Cannabis offenses, unemployment among young adults, and the criminal arrest record system. With a heart for the needy and a natural passion to fight for the underdog, he is excited to be joining us. 


*David J. Dischley is an experienced trial attorney, former prosecutor, police adviser, and U.S. Marine. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps weeks after graduating from High School. David served with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan and, upon his return to the states, was stationed at Quantico, Virginia. David has an associate’s degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Administration of Justice, a Bachelor’s degree from George Mason University, and his law degree from George Mason’s School of Law. David has worked as a Uniformed Protective Officer for the Department of State, as a National Repeater Control Center Technician with XM Satellite Radio, as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Loudoun County and Fauquier County (Prosecutor), and has held positions advising law enforcement and intelligence organizations regarding counter narcotics operations overseas.


David has been a defense attorney for the past five years. David continues to advise law enforcement executives by acting as the legal advisor for a local municipal police department. Furthermore, David provides legal services to law enforcement officers that are members of the Southern States Patrolman Benevolent Associations. David is licensed to practice law in all Virginia court