Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Attorneys - Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts

Licensed in Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), D.C. & Massachusetts (MA)

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, your future is at stake. You face a complex criminal justice system that will ensure at best that your constitutional due process rights are met.

You are told that you have a right to a criminal defense lawyer and that if you cannot afford a criminal lawyer, one will be appointed to you. You have to decide whether you are going to hire a private criminal defense attorney of your choice in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts or whether you are going to get a lawyer who is simply appointed to you. The good news is, you do not have to worry about who is going to fight for you. The Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia criminal defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. will help you assess your case, explain to you all your options and rights and help you determine what is best for you.

Very often, criminal cases in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, may have flaws or weaknesses that the prosecution does not want you to know. These flaws in a criminal case will allow an experienced SRIS, P.C. criminal defense lawyer in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts to exploit those weaknesses and either have the criminal offense lowered to a lesser criminal charge or have the case dismissed or win an acquittal for you at trial. The SRIS, P.C. criminal defense attorneys in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts are very skilled at negotiating pleas as well. They will plea bargain on your behalf to obtain the best result possible even if the prosecution's case is pretty solid. This plea bargaining will result in you receiving either a lesser punishment for the criminal offense that is charged, a lesser criminal charge or in some instances a dismissal of the criminal charge in lieu of community service.

The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a criminal defense firm in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, that has offices in each state.

Frequently, our clients in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, are not sure whether the proper criminal process was followed. A SRIS, P.C. Massachusetts, Maryland or Virginia criminal defense attorney who practices in the jurisdiction you have been charged in will know how police officers usually handle arrests in that locality and will be able to determine if they followed the proper criminal procedure or not. If the proper criminal process was not followed, our criminal defense lawyers in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts may be able to get the charge dismissed at a suppression hearing or use that weakness to obtain a lower criminal charge on your behalf. It is for this reason, you must hire a criminal defense attorney who practices before the local criminal courts of that jurisdiction.

The Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers of SRIS, P.C. Can Help Defend You Against the Criminal Justice System

The SRIS, P.C. criminal defense lawyers in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts will take the time to explain to you some of most common mistakes that can occur in a case like yours and how to use those mistakes to your advantage.

Remember there is no substitute for the benefit you will get from receiving the advice of a criminal lawyer who is familiar with the criminal statutes and criminal court system in the jurisdiction you have been charged in. That is why we have provided you with an easy to fill out criminal case evaluation on line form. You can also call us toll free at 888-437-SRIS (7747) to discuss your case with a SRIS, P.C. criminal lawyer in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts. When you contact our office, you will have the opportunity to talk with the appropriate local criminal defense lawyer and be able to decide what you should do next to get the peace of mind you so badly deserve.

Juvenile Criminal Defense

What are the main types of juvenile cases defended by SRIS, P.C.in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts?

Delinquent - A child who is alleged to be a juvenile delinquent is a child who is accused of an act which would be a crime if committed by an adult.
Traffic violations - Cases involving juveniles accused of traffic violations such as reckless driving ticket, racing, driving without a license, speeding tickets, etc.

These types of cases originate in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court of Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.

Clients frequently ask us, what happens in the Massachusetts, Maryland or Virginia Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court if my son or daughter is charged with a criminal or traffic offense?

Any person who is under the age of eighteen (18) and is alleged to have committed an act that would be a crime if done by an adult will have his/her case originate in the juvenile and domestic relations district court as a delinquent act by a juvenile.

Notification process of wrong doing - The juvenile will be notified to appear before a judge for an advisement where the charges will be explained. The law requires that one or both of the juvenile's parents or legal guardian be present during all proceedings, or an attorney must be appointed for the minor to ensure that the child's right are being protected.

If the juvenile is over the age of 14 and the delinquent act by the juvenile is serious enough, the prosecuting attorney may ask the juvenile court judge to transfer the case to circuit court where the juvenile will be prosecuted as an adult. This is called certifying the juvenile as an adult.

All people who are accused of a crime or delinquent act are entitled to an attorney. Even a juvenile has the right to a lawyer. The court may appoint a lawyer to represent the juvenile if the juvenile's family cannot afford a lawyer.

Please remember that due to the heavy criminal case load in the criminal justice system today, important deadlines may be missed that can dramatically affect your criminal defense options. Do not take a chance with your criminal defense. If you call us today, you be assured that your call will be returned within eight (8) hours Monday - Friday.

Contact us for a skilled, effective criminal defense. You can either call one of our offices in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts or send us an e-mail.

In Virginia, we have offices in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, we have offices in Rockville & Annapolis.
In Massachusetts, we have an office in Boston.

Click on the state that applies to you to read more about our criminal practice in that particular state.

Remember the Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia criminal defense attorneys at SRIS, P.C. , are always ready to help. Contact SRIS, P.C. today for help from a Virginia criminal defense lawyer, Maryland criminal defense lawyer or Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer. As a rule, we make a sincere effort to respond to all phone calls within 8 hours, maximum.

You are welcome to come meet with us at an office that is closest to you in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.

We have several office locations to conveniently serve you.

Our criminal defense attorneys are licensed to handle criminal cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts. However, our criminal defense attorneys handle criminal defense only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.

Our attorneys who provide criminal defense and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

Please click on attorneys to learn more about the criminal defense lawyers who handle criminal defense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.

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The following are some of the different questions asked by our clients who have been charged with criminal charges. The following are the responses that we have given our clients in the past to these questions. Our answers are based on our years of defending criminal cases before the courts of Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.