Virginia Criminal Laws

A primer on Virginia Criminal Defense

Virginia Criminal Defense in Virginia state & federal courts

Have you been charged with a Virginia criminal offense? Are you the target of a criminal prosecution in Virginia? In either event, you should seek assistance from a Virginia criminal lawyer. A conviction for a criminal offense in Virginia can have devastating consequences. A Virginia criminal charge will be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia.  Even a juvenile can be charged with a Virginia criminal offense.

Felony Defense

A felony criminal charge in Virginia can be charged under one of six classes. A class six felony in Virginia is the lowest felony charge a person can be charged with in Virginia. Virginia Criminal Code Section 18.2-10 lists the different penalties for each level of felony charge in Virginia.

Misdemeanor Defense

A misdemeanor charge charge in Virginia can be charged under one of four classes. A class four misdemeanor in Virginia is the lowest misdemeanor charge a person can be charged with in Virginia. Virginia Criminal Code Section 18.2-11 lists the different penalties for each level of misdemeanor charge in Virginia.

Regardless of the criminal charge you are facing in Virginia, you have options. Hiring the right Virginia criminal lawyer may make the difference between pleading guilty to the Virginia criminal offense as charged versus an acquittal, dismissal or lower charge.

Hiring a Virginia criminal attorney from SRIS, P.C. means that you do not have to face the Virginia criminal justice system alone. It also means that you have a Virginia criminal defense team working towards your defense.

The Virginia criminal defense law firm of SRIS, P.C. has seven Virginia criminal defense attorneys ready to defend you. The firm has Virginia defense attorneys who have prosecutorial experience as well as law enforcement experience. Also, you can count on never having to trust your criminal defense in Virginia to a lawyer only dabbles with criminal defense.

Our Virginia criminal lawyers will do their best to return your phone calls within eight hours.

If you need criminal defense help in any part of Virginia, do not hesitate to contact a SRIS, P.C. Virginia criminal lawyer today! We have offices in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area & Western Virginia.

Call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us on line.