Criminal/Traffic Law

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

  • Being accused of a crime can be one of the most stressful experiences in someone's life. Your freedom, family, reputation and dignity are often at stake. I have extensive experience representing those accused of committing crimes in Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William County and across the state of Virginia. I will help you through every step of the process and make sure that your rights and freedom are protected.

     

    

    FELONIES
    • Grand Larceny
    • Unauthorized Use
    • Breaking and Entering
    • Receiving Stolen Property
    • Destruction of Property
    • Robbery
    • Forgery
    • Fraud
    • Uttering
    • Felony DUI
    • Habitual Offender
    • Firearms Charges
    • Possession of Marijuana
    • Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana
    • Distribution of Marijuana
    • Malicious Wounding
    • Aggravated Malicious Wounding
    • Possession of Cocaine
    • Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine
    • Distribution of Cocaine
    • Possession of Ecstasy
    • Unlawful Wounding
    • Prescription Fraud
    • False Pretenses
    • Embezzlement
    • Assault and Battery on Law Enforcement
    • Violation of Probation
    • Arson
    • Appeals
    MISDEMEANORS
    • Assault and Battery
    • Domestic Assault
    • Larceny
    • Trespassing
    • DUI/DWI
    • Obstruction of Justice
    • Possession of Marijuana
    • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
    • Contempt of Court
    • Violation of Probation
    • Bad Checks
    • Tampering with an Automobile
    • Failure to Appear
    • Concealment
    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    • Extradition
    • Fugitive Warrants
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Underage Possession of Alcohol
    • Possession of a Concealed Weapon
    • Embezzlement
    • Fraud
    • Appeals
    • Bond Hearings
    • Shoplifting
    • Eluding the Police
    • False Identification
    • Filing False Police Reports
    • Stalking
    • Drunk in Public

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    TRAFFIC OFFENSES

     

         DUI/DWI

     

    Most serious traffic offenses often result in the loss of liberty (jail sentences), the loss of driving privileges (suspended operator's license), hefty fines (up to $2,500), or a combination of the same.  DUI/DWI convictions can carry the following penalties:

     

    • Incarceration in Jail for Up to 12 Months
    • Criminal Record (DUI Conviction)
    • A Fine of up to $2500.00
    • Supervised Probation
    • Loss of Driving Privileges for up to 12 months
    • Ignition Interlock
    • ASAP              

     

    There are enhanced mandatory minimum punishments for persons convicted of DUI

    with an elevated B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Content). These include a mandatory term of incarceration of 5 days in jail for a DUI conviction where the  B.A.C. level is  between .15 and .20 and a mandatory term of incarceration of 10 days in jail for a

    DUI conviction where the B.A.C. level is above .20.

     

    In addition to the DUI punishments listed above, persons convicted of a second or subsequent DUI face enhanced punishment which can include additional loss of license, additional jailtime and other court requirements.


    Persons charged with third or subsequent DUI can be convicted of a felony depending on the circumstances. A felony DUI conviction can lead to long term incarceration and permanent revocation of your right to drive in Virginia.

    Effective DUI defense is complicated and requires a strong understanding of both the science and the law that exists at the core of every DUI case. Each case is unique and each case has its potential defenses and potential weaknesses.  Having a skilled DUI Lawyer represent you can have a significant impact on your case.

     

     

          Reckless Driving

     

      In Virginia, Reckless Driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor, carries up to 12 months in jail

    and a maximum fine of $2,500.00.  The greatest concern for most people is the risk of loss of licence.

     

       Reckless driving takes many forms in Virginia, and can include:

     

    • driving recklessly/in a manner so as to endanger life, limb or property (46.2-852)
    • excessive speed (20 mph over the speed limit/over 80 mph) (46.2-862)
    • failure to properly signal (46.2-860)
    • faulty breaks (46.2-853)
    • passing at crest of hill/on curve (46.2-854)
    • driving with an obstructed view (46.2-855)
    • passing two vehicles (46.2-856)
    • passing a stopped school bus (46.2-859)

     

       In addition to the above penalties, a conviction for reckless driving results in the assessment of 6 demerit points with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

     

       Many people fail to realize, until its to late, the serious consequences that can accompany a charge of reckless driving. Having a skilled lawyer to represent you in Court can have a significant impact on your case

 

 

 

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