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.

Blog for Virginia Criminal Defense

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• Fauquier County Deptuties Attacked in Courthouse
• Fairfax County Man Arrested in Getaway Canoe
• Teens Charged as Adults in Robbery-Murder
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• Former Virginia Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Racketeering
• Goochland County Fugitive Arrested without Incident
• Suspect Flees Police Custody in Goochland County Magistrate’s Office
• Judge William Alexander to Preside over Lawsuits filed by Families of Slan VA Tech Students
• Appeal of DC Area Sniper John Allen Muhammad Rejected
• Miami Law Requires Sex Offenders to Live Under a Bridge. Could Virginia Be Next?

Library for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• Warrantless Arrests   
  Description: 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.   
  Description: 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?   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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:

• 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?
• What are the differences between a felony criminal offense, a misdemeanor criminal offense and traffic violation under Virginia criminal law?
• How much does it cost to hire The Wilson Law Firm to represent me on a criminal case in Virginia?

Case Results for Virginia Criminal Defense:

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

Web Resources for Virginia Criminal Defense:

• 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.

• 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.

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