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Our Criminal Defense Strategy

Our Virginia Criminal Defense Practice has dedicated criminal defense attorneys who have expertise handling all types of criminal offenses—from misdemeanor reckless driving cases to serious felony murders.  Our criminal defense attorneys practice throughout state courts in Virginia as well as the Federal Courts in Virginia and Washington, DC.

Virginia criminal defense is highly specific. From the facts specific to your case to the resulting impact on your life, it is a deeply personal process. We know that while the specific charges and allegations may differ, each criminal defense case is important because it affects a client’s life directly and often permanently. From the loss of civil liberties associated with a felony conviction to the immigration consequences resulting from many misdemeanor convictions, each case deserves individualized attention and consideration.

Contact our office today for a free criminal defense consultation with one of our criminal defense attorneys.

Learn More About These Criminal Charges

Crimes Against Person

Assault and Battery: Va. Code § 18.2-57

Accord & Satisfaction: Va. Code § 19.2-151

Assault on Law Enforcement: Va. Code § 18.2-57(c)

Malicious Wounding: Va Code § 18.2-51

Mob Crimes: Va. Code § 18.2-41, 18.2-42, 18.2-42.1

Abduction: Va Code § 18.2-47 & 48

Stalking: Va. Code § 18.2-60.3

Strangulation: Va Code § 18.2-51.6

Murder/Manslaughter: Va. Code § 18.2-30-33

Sex Crimes: Va. Code § 18.2-61-67.10

Solicitation of Prostitution: Va. Code § 18.2-346(b)

Indecent Exposure: Va. Code § 18.2-387

Assault and Battery on a Household Member: Va. Code § 18.2-57.2

Violation of a Protective Order: Va Code §18.2-60.4

How To Defend Against a Protective Order: Va Code § 19.2-152.10

Common Driving Offenses

Reckless Driving: Va. Code § 46.2-862

Improper Driving: Va Code § 18.2-869

DUI/DWI: Va. Code § 18.2-266

Drinking While Driving/Open Container: Va Code 18.2-323.1

DUI Maiming: Va Code § 18.2-54.1

DUI Involuntary Manslaughter: Va. Code § 18.2-36.1

Hit and Run: Va. Code § 18.2-894; § 18.2-895; § 18.2-896; § 18.2-897

Driving on a Suspended License: Va. Code § 46.2-301

Driving Without a License: Va. Code § 46.2-300

Aggressive Driving: Va. Code § 46.2-868.1

Passing a School Bus: Va. Code § 46.2-859 or 46.2-844

White Collar Crimes

Embezzlement: Va. Code § 18.2-111

False Statement to Insurance Company: Va. Code § 18.2-204

Pyramid Promotional Schemes: Va. Code § 18.2-239

Money Laundering: Va. Code § 18.2-246.3

Bribery: Va. Code § 18.2-438-444.2

Perjury: Va. Code § 18.2-434

Extortion of Money, Property, or Pecuniary Benefit: Va. Code § 18.2-59

Prescription Fraud: Va. Code
§ 18.2-258.1

Crimes Against Property

Petit Larceny: Va. Code § 18.2-96

Grand Larceny: Va. Code § 18.2-95

Larceny by Bad Check: Va Code § 18.2-181

Concealing Merchandise & Altering Price Tags: Va Code § 18.2-103

Receipt of Stolen Goods: Va. Code § 18.2-108

Larceny With Intent to Sell or Distribute: Va. Code § 18.2-108.01

Burglary: Va. Code § 18.2-89, § 18.2-90, § 18.2-91, §18.2-92, §18.2-93

Embezzlement: Va. Code § 18.2-111

Destruction of Property: Va. Code § 18.2-137

Robbery: Va. Code § 18.2-58

Carjacking: Va. Code § 18.2-58.1

Arson: Va. Code § 18.2-77 et. seq.

Trespass: Va Code § 18.2-119

Drug & Alcohol Crimes
Weapons Offenses

Willfully Discharging a Firearm Within or at a Building: Va. Code § 18.2-279

Brandishing a Firearm: Va. Code § 18.2-282

Carrying Weapon in Airport: Va. Code § 18.2-287.01

Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Va. Code § 18.2-308

Carrying Loaded Firearm in Public: Va. Code § 18.2-287.4

Receipt of a Stolen Firearm: Va. Code § 18.2-108.1

Use of A Firearm in Commission of Felony: Va. Code § 18.2-53, 53.1

Possession of a Firearm with a Controlled Substance: Va. Code § 18.2-308.4

Reckless Handling of a Firearm: Va. Code § 18.2-56.1

Allowing Child Access to Firearm: Va. Code § 18.2-56.2

Shooting or Throwing at Occupied Vehicle: Va Code § 18.2-154

Shooting in or Across a Street: Va. Code § 18.2-286

Shooting from a Vehicle: Va. Code § 18.2-286.1

Cyber/Computer Crimes

Virginia Computer Crimes Act: Va. Code § 18.2-152.1-152.16

Punishment and Procedure

Felonies and Misdemeanors- Penalties: Va Code § 18.2-10, § 18.2-11.

Virginia Bond Motions

Expungements: Va. Code § 19.2-392.1 et. seq.

Gun Rights Restoration: Va. Code § 18.2-308.2

Substantial Risk Orders and Virginia’s Red Flag Law: Va. Code § 19.2-152.14, 152.14

Failure to Appear: Va. Code § 19.2-128

How To Get a Protective Order: Va. Code § 19.2-152.10

Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry: Va. Code § 9.1-900 et. seq.

Virginia Deferred Disposition for Misdemeanors

Deferred Dispositions for Drug Cases: Va. Code § 18.2-251