Understanding Your Rights and Options in a Virginia Criminal Case
It can be difficult to find the correct, current information about criminal law in Virginia. We share these library articles to help you learn more about your charge, possible legal options, the court system, and more. Our criminal defense attorneys want to help every person maintain their dignity and protect their rights as they traverse the court system. We hope these articles will help you take the first step to doing just that.
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Talk to a VA Criminal Defense Lawyer Before You Try an Entrapment Defense The police may have set you up, but can you use an entrapment defense in your Virginia criminal case? Find out what you need to know here. -
Criminal Defense Lawyers for Gun and Weapons Charges in Fairfax and Northern Virginia There are more than 30 different gun crimes in Virginia. Learn about common gun offenses and penalties and find out what to do if you are charged with a crime. -
Seeking An Expungement In Fairfax County?
Our Attorneys Can Help Could your criminal charges be expunged in Virginia? Learn about the standards and how to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer for help. -
What Happens After You are Released From Prison in Virginia? What will happen after your criminal sentence ends? Learn about Virginia Department of Correction supervision programs and how to protect your future. -
Misdemeanor Classifications and Penalties in Virginia In Virginia, misdemeanors range from Class 1 through 4 with Class 1 misdemeanors being the most serious punishable by up to a year in jail, $2500 fine, or both. -
Is Gambling Legal in Virginia? Virginia law prohibits some forms of gambling. Learn what the law says, the potential penalties for violating the Virginia gambling laws, and more here. -
Extortion Crimes, Consequences, and Defenses in Virginia Are you facing extortion charges in Virginia? Learn about the crime, potential penalties, possible defenses, and how to contact an extortion defense lawyer. -
Human Trafficking Crimes, Penalties, and Defense Human trafficking charges may be complex and involve multiple laws. Learn about the possible charges and why to contact a Virginia defense lawyer. -
What You Need to Know If You’re Charged With Email Hacking in Virginia Hacking into someone else’s email account is not a harmless prank. It is a crime. Learn about the law, penalties, and potential defenses. -
What Makes a Hate Crime a Hate Crime? Virginia and federal laws prohibit hate crimes. Learn about these laws and how to contact a hate crime defense lawyer if you face hate crime charges.