Attorneys from Zweig & Associates concentrate their practice in criminal defense. Our criminal defense lawyers are well equipped to protect our clients' rights and defend their rights in a court of law. Most crimes fall under two main categories: felonies and misdemeanors.FeloniesFelonies consist of major crimes that cause bodily harm to someone, or major thefts and fraud. Criminal law in Virginia treats felonies seriously. Once charged, if an individual is convicted of a felony these crimes typically result in prison sentences of more than one year. Felonies incur hefty fines and extended probation periods. Capital punishment for willful and deliberate murder is legal in Virginia.
Misdemeanors are crimes for which an individual faces a maximum period of incarceration of up to twelve (12) months in jail and may be required to pay up to a two thousand five hundred dollar ($2,500.00) fine. If convicted, an individual can be placed on probation and can be required to perform community service, submit to random urine screens and can be required to participate and complete substance abuse counseling. Courts can order persons convicted of misdemeanors to pay restitution to victims for money and property stolen and not recovered. In addition to the judge-ordered sentences, a criminal conviction will damage your job record, may influence your potential earning capacity, and could result in a suspension of your driver’s license. Many traffic violations qualify as misdemeanors. Do not attempt to handle your own criminal defense. Individuals charged with crimes need representation in Virginia from attorneys who understand local criminal laws, as well as the local law enforcement and court processes. Contact the criminal defense attorneys at Zweig & Associates as soon as you are charged with a crime or as soon as you believe you may be suspected of committing a crime. The sooner you call the sooner the criminal defense attorneys at Zweig & Associates can begin working to protect you:
- Misdemeanors and Felonies
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession with Intent to Distribute
- Felonies
- Credit Card Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Obtaining Money by False Pretenses
- Grand Larceny
- Petit Larceny
- Embezzlement
- Juvenile law
- Murder/homicide
- Manslaughter
- Parole and probation
- Sexual assault
- Sex crimes
- Rape
- Carnal Knowledge
- Sexual Battery
- Aggravated Sexual Battery
- Indecent Exposure
- Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Traffic violations
- Habitual offenders
- Restoration of driving privileges
- White-collar crimes
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