Virginia Criminal Defense

According to statistics compiled by the Virginia State Police, there were over 20,000 violent crimes reported in Virginia in 2007. That same year, theft of money and property accounted for a loss of nearly $50 million. While Virginia's overall crime rate ranks low among the 50 states, these totals can appear staggering and reinforce the reality that the nation's courts often don't have the time, resources or inclination to treat each criminal case the individual attention it deserves. If you're charged with a crime in Virginia, you are in trouble and you need help.

Being suddenly thrown into in the criminal court system can leave the accused feeling stripped of his/her dignity, especially in the cases of a first-time offender. If you or a family member has been charged with a crime in Virginia, you need a dedicated and professional criminal defense attorney with a proven history of fighting for the rights of the accused.

Don't let a single mistake or a moment of bad judgment effect the rest of your life. If the outcome of your case is important, call The Wilson Law Firm and put their experienced criminal defense lawyers to work for you immediately.


We handle all misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses in Virginia, including, but not limited to the following: 

Violent Offenses

• Murder / Manslaughter
• Malicious Wounding / Unlawful Wounding
• Assault and Battery 

Theft Offenses

• Robbery
• Burglary
• Grand Larceny / Petit Larceny
• Embezzlement
• Concealment / Shoplifting 

Drug Offenses

• Manufacturing drugs
• Distribution / Sale of drugs
• Possession of drugs
• Possession with Intent to Distribute drugs 

Fraud Offenses

• Bad Checks
• Forgery
• Uttering forged documents
• Obtaining money by false pretenses 

Sex Offenses

• Rape
• Forcible Sodomy
• Indecent Liberties
• Sexual Battery 

Weapons Offenses

• Possession of firearm by a felon
• Use of a firearm during commission of a felony
• Brandishing a firearm 

Juvenile Offenses

Juveniles commit the same offenses as adults, but the laws, rules and procedures for juveniles are different.  If your child has been accused of a crime, you need an experienced lawyer who is familiar with the Juvenile Court system in Virginia.

Make no mistake, just because you've been charged with a crime in Virginia doesn't mean the battle is lost. You have rights under the law and by hiring an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney you can put yourself in the best position for success. Don't make the mistake of trying to represent yourself in a criminal proceeding.  Hire a lawyer who taught the police.  As a Criminal Justice Academy Legal Instructor, Mr. Wilson did just that for more than a decade, and he can help you deal with this difficult situation.  If you trust us with your case, we will zealously protect your rights and diligently work to obtain the best possible outcome for you. 

Call The Wilson Law Firm at 703-361-6100 or toll free at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation. Put our experience to work for you.

The Wilson Law Firm is located in Manassas, Virginia and serves the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, including but not limited to: Prince William County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg, City of Winchester, Warren County, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Warrenton, Haymarket, Quantico and Front Royal.

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The lawyers of The Wilson Law Firm have traveled Virginia’s several interstates helping clients just like you - appearing in courts all across the Commonwealth of Virgnia - from Virginia Beach and Norfolk in the southeast, to Wise County in the southwest, all the way up I-81 to Frederick County / Winchester in the northwest, and all the way across Warren County, Fauquier County, Prince William County, and Fairfax County on the way to Arlington County and the City of Alexandria in the northeast. The Wilson Law Firm regularly serves Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, the towns of Haymarket and Quantico, Fauquier County / Warrenton, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County / Fredericksburg, Loudoun County / Leesburg, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Culpeper County, Warren County / Front Royal, Clark County / Berryville and Shenandoah County.

Blog for Virginia Criminal Defense

• An Experienced Manassas Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Mean All the Difference in the World to You
• How Can You Benefit From Hiring a Local, Experienced Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney?
• What Are the Differences Between Virginia State and Federal Drug Charges?
• Possible Defenses for Writing Bad Checks in Virginia
• What Does the Prosecution Have to Prove to Convict Someone of Embezzlement?
• What are the Penalties for Credit Card Theft in Virginia?
• Former Prosecutor in Winchester Arrested on Tampering Charges
• Do You Know What Penalties You May Face for a Virginia Drug Offense?
• Fairfax Bartenders Arrested for Fire-Breathing Act
• Serial Stabbing Suspect Arrested; Attacks Span Virginia, Michigan and Ohio
• DUI Checkpoint Yields Animal Cruelty Charge: Goat Found in Trunk
• Failed Defense Strategy: Fake Death Certificate
• Supreme Court Eliminates Life without Parole Sentencing, Expect in Homicide, from Juvenile Cases
• Woman Caught Shoplifting Complains to Police about her Treatment at the Grocery Store
• New Policy in Boston, MA: Officers will be Fired for Lying
• Manassas Bank Robber Strikes Again at Wachovia
• 18-Year Old Boy is Dead After Exchanging Gunfire with Police in Albemarle County
• Fauquier County Deptuties Attacked in Courthouse
• Fairfax County Man Arrested in Getaway Canoe
• Teens Charged as Adults in Robbery-Murder

Library for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• What are the differences in infractions, misdemeanors and felonies?   
  In Virginia, criminal offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are violations of public order and they are not criminal.
• 4 Critical Things a Manassas Criminal Defense Lawyer Provides   
  Find out the four critical things that a Manassas criminal defense lawyer at the Wilson Law Firm can do for you that will help your case results.
• Arrested in Virginia? A Manassas, VA Criminal Defense Attorney May Improve Your Situation   
  There are many things a Northern Virginia criminal defense attorney can provide you. Read this article to find out what a lawyer does in your criminal case.
• Drug Defenses a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer Wants You to Know About   
  An experienced VA criminal defense attorney may have defenses available in your case. Read this article and call a Manassas drug defense lawyer today.
• Not Enough Money in Your Account? Writing Bad Checks in Virginia May Land You in Jail   
  Arrested for bad checks in Virginia? Find out why you need to hire an experienced Northern Virginia criminal defense lawyer immediately.
• How is Burglary and Breaking and Entering Punishable in Virginia?   
  If you have been arrested for burglary or breaking and entering in northern Virginia, call a VA criminal defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm at 703-361-6100
• What are the Penalties for Embezzlement Felony Charges in Virginia?   
  If you have been arrested for embezzlement in Northern Virginia, there may be possible defenses that an experienced criminal defense attorney can use to lessen your jail time and charges. Contact a Manassas, Virginia criminal defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm to discuss your case at (703) 361-6100 for a free consultation.
• Possible Defenses for Credit Card Fraud Offenses in Virginia   
  If you have been arrested for credit card theft in Virginia, there may be possible defenses that will help lower your charges. Call a Manassas, Virginia criminal defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm to discuss your case. We can help you by investigating your case, interviewing witnesses and preparing a strong case for you. Call today at (703) 361-6100 for a free consultation.
• What You Should Know About Drug Manufacturing Crimes in Virginia - Including Possible Defenses   
  Drug manufacturing is a criminal offense and is punishable by jail time and heavy fees. There may be defenses that an experienced drug defense attorney may use in your case to get your charges lessened. If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Virginia, you need to contact an experienced Northern Virginia criminal defense lawyer today at (703) 361-6100 for a free consultation.
• Possible Defenses for a Virginia Assault and Battery Case   
  If you have been arrested on assault and battery charges in northern Virginia, contact the Manassas, Virginia criminal defense attorneys at the Wilson Law Firm today at (800) DUI-LWYR. Hiring an experienced lawyer who is knowledgeable in Virginia Assault and Battery law will help you fight these charges. Call today for your free consultation.
• Warrantless Arrests   
  The question of whether officers in Virginia have authority to arrest, without a warrant, for misdemeanor criminal offenses is a complicated one which many police officers, lawyers and judges simply do not understand.
• Under Virginia Criminal Law, if I am arrested will I be taken into custody or released on a summons.   
  The Virginia Criminal Law and Virginia Criminal Procedure relating to whether a suspect will be taken into custody and held or given a ticket (Virginia Uniform Summons) and released is complicated and requires consideration of both the severity of the offense and the specific offense alleged.
• Under Virginia Criminal Law, in what circumstances can an officer arrest a suspect without a warrant?   
  The law in Virginia relating to an officer's authority to arrest a suspect without a warrant is complicated and involves consideration of both the severity of the alleged offense and the specific offense involved.
• Distinguishing Felony, Misdemeanor & Traffic Offenses Under Virginia Criminal Law   
  A discussion of what the differences are between Traffic Violations, Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses and Felony Criminal Offenses under Virginia Criminal Law.

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Frequent Questions for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• Can I be arrested for refusing to sign a summons in Virginia?

• Can police arrest without a warrant in Virginia?

• Are police required to make an arrest when in an Assault and Battery case?

• Can a misdemeanor be removed from my record?

• Can I be taken to jail at a pre-trial hearing?

• Can I expunge my Virginia criminal conviction (sex, drugs, violence, theft, property, etc.)?

• What does "released on summons" mean?

  
  

   

• I was shocked to discover that so many Virginia lawyers claim to be Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Can any Virginia lawyer claim to practice Criminal Defense in Virginia?
• I've been arrested and accused of a crime and I have to go to court for an arraignment.  What should I expect at an arraignment in Virginia?
• What happens after a suspect is arrested and taken into custody by police in Virginia?

• If I am arrested by police and taken into custody for a criminal offense in Virginia, do I have to stay in jail until my trial or can I get released before trial?

• What factors do Virginia magistrates look to when deciding whether to release someone from pre-trial incarceration, and if so, on what conditions?

• If the magistrate decides to hold me in jail without any bond until my trial date in Virginia, or sets conditions which I can not meet, is that decision final? 
• In Virginia, to be released from pre-trial confinement, will I need to use the services of a bail bond agent? 
• Do I need a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer to represent me in my Virginia criminal case?
• Can I get a Public Defender or Court Appointed Attorney to represent me on my criminal case in Virginia?
• Under Virginia Criminal Law, in what circumstances are law enforcement officers authorized to arrest a suspect without an arrest warrant?

• In Virginia, if I am suspected of committing a crime, will I be given a ticket (Virginia Uniform Summons) and allowed to go on my way or will I be taken into custody and transported to jail?

• How are misdemeanor criminal offenses punished under Virginia criminal law?
• How are felony criminal offenses punished under Virginia criminal law?

Case Results for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• Manassas, VA Criminal Defense Lawyer Gets Felony Drug Charge Reduced
• Client of Manassas, VA Lawyer Acquitted in Home Invasion - Part 2 of 2
• Client of Manassas, VA Lawyer Acquitted in Home Invasion - Part 1 of 2
• Manassas, Virginia Lawyer Gets Attempted Murder Charge Dropped - Part 2 of 2
• Manassas, Virginia Lawyer Gets Attempted Murder Charge Dropped - Part 1 of 2

Web Resources for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• Pardons

  Description: Virginia legislation only allows expungments of criminal records where charges are dismissed or nolle prosequi based on merit of the specific case. In certain exceptional situations criminal records may be pardoned by a Virginia Governor.

• Restoration of Rights

  Description: Persons convicted of a felony in Virginia lose certain rights as residents. To have some of these rights restored following a specific amount of time after completion of probation, persons may petition a Virginia Governor.

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