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Massachusetts OUI Drugs (OUID) Defense
Former Prosecutors Defend OUI Drug Cases
A Massachusetts OUI charge based on drugs in your system is as serious as drunk driving offense in Massachusetts. Regardless of whether you have taken a legal prescription drug — operating a vehicle under the influence of ANY drug that is affecting your driving will result in a DUI/OUI charge in Massachusetts. If the drug is an illegal substance such as marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamine, heroin or other controlled substance, and it is found in your possession, you may also be charged with possession of a controlled substance in Massachusetts.
If you have been charged with an OUI Drugs offense in Massachusetts, it is critical that you contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI drugs defense attorney to defend you.
Massachusetts OUI Drugs Defense Lawyer in Boston & Cambridge
Since a breathalyzer test is not going to determine whether you are on a drug that is affecting your driving, it is not likely that a Massachusetts police officer will administer a breathalyzer if he thinks you are guilty of an OUI as a result of drugs being in your system. The police officer will first ask you to do some field sobriety tests to determine if you there is a basis for a Massachusetts OUI/DUI charge. If he believes he has sufficient facts to charge with an OUI based on drugs being in your system, he will arrest you for an OUI with Drugs (OUID).
A conviction for OUI with drugs will result in the same harsh penalties as a DUI or OUI offense in Massachusetts. An OUI with drugs will result in the loss of your license for a period of time, depending on if you had an earlier DUI conviction on your record, or if an accident occurred before you were arrested.
Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI drugs defense lawyer if you are charged with an offense of this nature.
We have offices in Boston & Cambridge to better serve you.
- MA BUI Defense
- MA Child Endangerment OUI/DUI Defense
- MA DUI/OUI Drugs Defense
- MA DUI/OUI First Time Offense
- MA Field Sobriety Tests
- MA OUI Penalties
- MA OUI/DUI Accident Defense
- MA OUI/DUI Suspended License
- MA Refusal of Breathalyzer
- MA RMV Hearings
- MA Under 21 DUI/OUI Defense
Massachusetts Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Defense Attorney
Former Prosecutors Defending BUI Offenses
A Massachusetts BUI (Boating Under The Influence) offense is as dangerous as any OUI/DUI offense. The penalties for a BUI conviction in Massachusetts are extremely severe and you may receive a very large fine as well as possible jail time, depending upon the details of the BUI incident.
Many of our Massachusetts clients enjoy watercraft sports and spend time on the water for recreation, fishing and enjoying the outdoors and the water. Likewise, Massachusetts law enforcement is equally interested in catching anyone who is drinking alcohol while boating. A BUI offense in Massachusetts is very similar to a DUI in Massachusetts.
Many people are not aware that Massachusetts has some of the strictest and draconian laws regarding boating under the influence.
If you have been arrested and charged with Boating Under the Influence (BUI), it is critical that you contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts BUI defense attorney to defend you against a BUI charge in court.
Massachusetts BUI Defense Lawyer
The penalties for a Massachusetts BUI charge are extremely severe. Operating a watercraft in Massachusetts with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher will result in a BUI arrest.
The penalties for a Massachusetts BUI are as follows:
• A first offense BUI conviction penalties – Maximum of 30 months in prison and a fine of $1,000. Both your driver’s license and your boat registration will be for a year.
• Subsequent BUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties.
• A BUI that results in serious bodily injuries to another person can result in a maximum jail sentence of 10 years and a fined of $5,000.
If you have been arrested and charged with a BUI in Massachusetts, you are in serious legal trouble, and are facing prison time.
Do not take a Massachusetts BUI charge lightly. Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts BUI defense lawyer to defend you immediately.
We have offices in Boston & Cambridge to better serve you.
VIRGINIA SEX CRIME DEFENSE
FORMER PROSECUTORS & POLICE OFFICERS
If you are charged with a sex crime in Virginia, do you need just a plain old criminal lawyer or do you need a lawyer who has specific experience in defending clients charged with a sex crime.
Would you rather go to a general physician for a heart problem or go to a cardiologist?
The laws in Virginia are constantly changing and you need a lawyer who is current with the specific laws that apply to your case.
The field of sex crimes defense requires a lot of experience. You need a Virginia lawyer who is aware of what type of treatment provider is necessary for a sex crime.
You also need a Virginia sex crime defense lawyer who can understands what a judge will likely do if you take a plea vs. take the case to trial.
Lastly, you need a Virginia sex crime defense attorney who has actually taken a sex crime case to trial before a jury.
If you are facing a sex crime in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia sex crime defense lawyers for help.
A SRIS Law Group Virginia Sex crime defense lawyer will discuss the case with you and advise you of your options.
Call today to speak with a Virginia sex crime defense attorney to discuss your case and your future.
Offices in: Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg & Manassas.
Types of Sex Crimes Cases We Handle:
- Sexual Battery
- Aggravated Sexual Battery
- Indecent Liberties With A Minor
- Solicitation of A Minor
- Rape
- Object Sexual Penetration
Former Prosecutors & Police Officers
Defending YOU In Virginia
If you are facing a child pornography charge in Virginia, you need an extremely skilled child pornography defense attorney.
So who is an extremely skilled child pornography attorney in Virginia?
An extremely skilled child pornography attorney must understand:
How software like limewire works.
How the FBI or local law enforcement is going to try and build their child pornography case.
How the US Attorneys Office or the prosecutor in Virginia is going to try and prove its case.
How the viewing of child pornography is an addiction.
What types of experts are necessary to defend a child pornography case?
These are just some of the concepts a skilled Virginia child pornography defense attorney must possess.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia child pornography defense attorneys defend against the following types of child pornography cases in Virginia:
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Production of Child Pornography
- Financing Child Pornography
- Distribution of Child Pornography
- Possession of Obscenity
- Production of Obscenity
If you are seeking an aggressive Virginia child pornography defense lawyer to defend you, contact us for help.
VIRGINIA IMMIGRATION LAWYERS & MARYLAND IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
We Represent Clients Before the Maryland Immigration Board of Appeals, Maryland Immigration Courts, Maryland Federal Courts, Virginia Immigration Board of Appeals, Virginia Immigration Courts & Virginia Federal Courts
You Only Get One Chance – Get It Right the First Time!
The United States immigration attorneys in Virginia & US immigration lawyers in Maryland at SRIS, P.C., handle temporary visas, permanent visas, deportation law, naturalization law, citizenship and asylum law issues for individuals. Our US immigration lawyers in Virginia & US immigration attorneys in Maryland are familiar with the wide variety of immigration concerns (legal and otherwise) that you face. To set up an appointment, contact us by sending us an e-mail or give us a call anytime via our toll free phone number.
The US Immigration attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia & Maryland.
In Virginia, our offices are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore.
Please click on the state if you wish to see the BCIS offices in Virginia & Maryland.
At SRIS, P.C., our Maryland immigration lawyers & Virginia immigration attorneys understand how important it is for our immigration clients to get the best result possible.
Our Maryland immigration attorneys & Virginia immigration lawyers and staff at the Virginia & Maryland offices are fluent in a variety of languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
For over a decade, we have represented Virginia immigration clients & Maryland immigration clients on immigration-related matters.
We assist individuals with a variety of immigration issues such as temporary visas, permanent visas & other immigration issues, such as:
- Family visa matters, including green cards (permanent resident status) through marriage
- Fiancé visas
- Temporary work visas and permanent residence visas through employer sponsorship
- Adjustment of status
- Extension of visitor visa status
- Change of non-immigrant status, e.g., to and from visitor visa, student visa, temporary worker visa, etc.
- Asylum
- Criminal alien issues
- Deportation/removal proceedings
- Overseas consular processing
- Student visas
- U.S. citizenship and naturalization
Our Virginia Immigration Lawyers & Maryland Immigration Law Attorneys handle all aspects of immigration law filings and case preparation, including:
- Preparing documents so they are in accordance with government guidelines and regulations
- Providing you with detailed instructions about the documents that you will need to provide
- Walking you through every step of the process and making sure you are always well-informed
- Offering estimates concerning the time frame you can expect
- Handling all interactions with government agency personnel
Federal litigation in the U.S. courts
Immigration Litigation in United States Federal Courts of Virginia & United States Federal Courts of Maryland
The SRIS, P.C. U.S. immigration attorneys in Virginia & US immigration lawyers in Maryland have been representing clients before the Virginia federal courts & Maryland federal courts since the late 1990s. Our US immigration attorneys in Virginia & US immigration lawyers in Maryland pursue our client’s cases aggressively and have thorough understanding of immigration laws, immigration procedure & keep abreast of the latest immigration developments.
If you require immediate assistance with an appeal and a stay of deportation due to the denial of your application for a particular visa status by the State Department or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was unjust or that processing of the visa is being needlessly delayed, please call us toll free at 888-437-7747 for a consultation with a Maryland immigration lawyer or Virginia immigration attorney from our US immigration litigation legal team.
Writs of Mandamus – Habeas Corpus – Petitions for Declaratory Relief
The Maryland immigration lawyers & Virginia immigration attorneys at SRIS, P.C, regularly file writs and appeals in order to win release for their immigration clients who have been detained or seek approval of desired immigration status for applicants in the U.S. District Courts in Virginia & U.S. District Courts in Maryland. If your case has been delayed for one year or more by the USCIS, you should seriously consult with us regarding filing a Writ of Mandamus complaint with the Federal Court. Federal Courts require the USCIS to explain why it has delayed approval of a case within sixty days of the complaint being filed, and often these cases are resolved within a thirty to sixty-day period. Due to the high volume of applicants in the Washington D.C. Metro area, Virginia & Maryland, USCIS has been at a minimum, slow if not downright unreasonable in its delays in approving cases pending before it for approval.
Whether it is a Writ of Mandamus, a Writ of Coram Nobis or some other form of federal relief, when you meet with one of our US immigration lawyers in Virginia or US immigration attorneys in Maryland, we will discuss your immigration case and your immigration options to gain the necessary relief. Our experience has been that federal agencies are more likely to comply with the law in your case if they know that attorneys with a history of successful federal litigation represent you.
Deportation defense
Virginia & Maryland Deportation Defense Attorneys
The U.S. immigration attorneys of the law firm of SRIS, P.C., have an outstanding track record of defending clients threatened with deportation or detention. If you are faced with deportation and removal proceedings in Virginia or Maryland, we strongly urge you to call us toll free at 888-437-7747, email us or complete our fast on line form for a consultation.
Excellence in Immigration Defense
Our team of immigration attorneys in Virginia & immigration lawyers in Maryland have more than 15 years of experience in cancellation of removal proceedings, waivers of inadmissibility and deportability, and withholding of removal. We also assist in post-conviction remedies and file writs of Habeas Corpus in the U.S. District Court to stop a deportation. Our representation includes appeals of decisions with the Board of Immigration Appeals in Virginia & Board of Immigration Appeals in Maryland, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States if necessary.
In addition to meeting with immigration clients at our offices in Virginia & Maryland, in person or via telephone and tele-video conferencing, our immigration defense attorneys travel predominantly to South Asia to represent our clients.
A Defense tailored for Each Client
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may initiate deportation proceedings for a variety of reasons. A visa holder’s criminal conviction, an unfavorable decision in an asylum application or a denial of a visa petition may cause ICE to issue a notice to appear in immigration court. Our Maryland immigration attorneys & Virginia immigration lawyers are dedicated, experienced and have a record of victories.
If you need an experienced and qualified Maryland immigration lawyer or Virginia immigration attorney to help you and your family live and stay in the United States, contact SRIS, P.C., today. As a rule, we make a sincere effort to respond to all phone calls within 8 hours, maximum.
We have offices in Virginia & Maryland to better serve you. To view our different office locations , please click on the link.
Our immigration attorneys are licensed to handle immigration cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however we handle immigration matters only in Virginia & Maryland at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the immigration lawyers who assist clients with individual immigration cases in Virginia & immigration cases in Maryland.
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MASSACHUSETTS DISORDERLY CONDUCT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
DEFEND CLIENTS CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN MASSACHUSETTS
You are accused of perhaps drinking too much and then getting loud, boisterous, and cussing out somebody. This will probably result in you being charged with disorderly conduct in Massachusetts. You may end up in jail and a stiff fine. Don’t let this happend to you. Our Massachusetts disorderly conduct defense attorneys regularly represent clients who are charged with disorderly conduct. The Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have an office in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. disorderly conduct defense attorney in Massachusetts, please simply contact us via e-mail, phone, or by filling out our on-line form. A Massachusetts disorderly conduct defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will gladly consult with you regarding your matter.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE:
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Phone: 888-437-7747
To obtain a general overview of disorderly conduct defense, please click here.
To learn more about the laws pertaining to disorderly conduct defense in Virginia or Maryland, please click on the state.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT LAWS IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
Section 59. Ordinances or regulations relating to streets, reservations, or parkways; alcoholic beverages; profanity; arrest without warrant (top)
Section 59. Whoever remains in a street or elsewhere in a town in wilful violation of an ordinance or by-law of such town or of any rule or regulation for the government or use of any public reservation, parkway or boulevard made under authority of law by any department, officer or board in charge thereof, whoever is in a street or elsewhere in a town in wilful violation of an ordinance or by-law of such town or of any rule or regulation for the government or use of any public reservation, parkway or boulevard made under authority of law by any department, officer or board in charge thereof, the substance of which is the drinking or possession of alcoholic beverage, and whoever in a street or other public place accosts or addresses another person with profane or obscene language, in wilful violation of an ordinance or by-law of such town, may be arrested without a warrant by an officer authorized to serve criminal process in the place where the offence is committed and kept in custody until he can be taken before a court having jurisdiction of the offence.
MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
DEFENDING CLIENTS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN MASSACHUSETTS
Robbery, whether committed while armed or unarmed is treated very seriously in Massachusetts. Robbery is one of the few offenses in Massachusetts that can result in being punished with a life sentence. If you have been charged with robbery in Massachusetts, you must at least consult a Massachusetts robbery lawyer to determine how you can be defended against such a serious offense. The Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have an office in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. Massachusetts robbery defense attorney who can defend you against such a serious charge, please simply contact us via phone, or by filling out our on-line form.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE:
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Phone: 888-437-7747
ROBBERY OFFENSES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
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Entry of dwelling place; persons present within; weapons; punishment
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Armed robbery; punishment
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Robbery by unarmed person; punishment; victim sixty or older; minimum sentence for repeat offenders
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Stealing by confining or putting in fear
MA Code Section 18C. Entry of dwelling place; persons present within; weapons; punishment (top)
Section 18C. Whoever knowingly enters the dwelling place of another knowing or having reason to know that one or more persons are present within or knowingly enters the dwelling place of another and remains in such dwelling place knowing or having reason to know that one or more persons are present within while armed with a dangerous weapon, uses force or threatens the imminent use of force upon any person within such dwelling place whether or not injury occurs, or intentionally causes any injury to any person within such dwelling place shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of not less than twenty years.
MA Code Section 17. Armed robbery; punishment (top)
Section 17. Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon, assaults another and robs, steals or takes from his person money or other property which may be the subject of larceny shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years; provided, however, that any person who commits any offense described herein while masked or disguised or while having his features artificially distorted shall, for the first offense be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than five years and for any subsequent offense for not less than ten years. Whoever commits any offense described herein while armed with a firearm, shotgun, rifle, machine gun or assault weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five years. Any person who commits a subsequent offense while armed with a firearm, shotgun, rifle, machine gun or assault weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 15 years.
MA Code Section 19. Robbery by unarmed person; punishment; victim sixty or older; minimum sentence for repeat offenders (top)
Section 19. (a) Whoever, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, by force and violence, or by assault and putting in fear, robs, steals or takes from the person of a person sixty years or older, or from his immediate control, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
Whoever, after having been convicted of said crime, commits a second or subsequent such crime, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years. Said sentence shall not be reduced until two years of said sentence have been served nor shall the person convicted be eligible for probation, parole, furlough, work release or receive any deduction from his sentence for good conduct until he shall have served two years of such sentence; provided, however, that the commissioner of correction may, on the recommendation of the warden, superintendent, or other person in charge of a correctional institution, or the administrator of a county correctional institution, grant to said offender a temporary release in the custody of an officer of such institution for the following purposes only: to attend the funeral of next of kin or spouse; to visit a critically ill close relative or spouse; or to obtain emergency medical services unavailable at said institution. The provisions of section eighty-seven of chapter two hundred and seventy-six relative to the power of the court to place certain offenders on probation shall not apply to any person seventeen years of age or over charged with a violation of this subsection.
(b) Whoever, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, by force and violence, or by assault and putting in fear, robs, steals or takes from the person of another, or from his immediate control, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
MA Code Section 21. Stealing by confining or putting in fear (top)
Section 21. Whoever, with intent to commit larceny or any felony, confines, maims, injures or wounds, or attempts or threatens to kill, confine, maim, injure or wound, or puts any person in fear, for the purpose of stealing from a building, bank, safe, vault or other depository of money, bonds or other valuables, or by intimidation, force or threats compels or attempts to compel any person to disclose or surrender the means of opening any building, bank, safe, vault or other depository of money, bonds, or other valuables, shall whether he succeeds or fails in the perpetration of such larceny or felony, be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
ATTORNEYS DEFENDING
Virginia Larceny, Virginia Embezzlement, Virginia Shoplifting, Virginia Credit Card fraud, Maryland Larceny, Maryland Embezzlement, Maryland Shoplifting, Maryland Credit Card fraud, Massachusetts Larceny, Massachusetts Embezzlement, Massachusetts Shoplifting & Massachusetts Credit Card fraud
Larceny (theft) is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, theft/larceny in Maryland or theft/larceny in Massachusetts, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, the law defines larceny as either grand larceny or petty larceny. The term grand larceny vs. petty larceny is used to identify the minimum threshold value of the item stolen. If a person is accused of shoplifting, in Virginia, shoplifting in Maryland or shoplifting in Massachusetts, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny. The value of the stolen property in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny. Virginia still spells petty larceny as petit larceny. In some states, such as Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is treated as a felony.
If you wish to speak with a Maryland criminal larceny defense lawyer, Massachusetts criminal larceny defense attorney or Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our offices in Virginia are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Our offices in Maryland are located in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our office in Massachusetts is located in Boston.
If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, larceny in Maryland and larceny in Massachusetts, please click on the following links:
Virginia Larceny Crimes Defense
Maryland Larceny Crimes Defense
Massachusetts Larceny Crimes Defense
To better serve you, we have larceny defense lawyers in Virginia, larceny defense lawyers in Maryland and larceny defense lawyers in Massachusetts. Please click on the link to view our different office locations.
If you wish to speak with a Virginia larceny defense attorney, Maryland larceny defense attorney & Massachusetts larceny defense attorney please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
Our Maryland theft/larceny defense attorneys, Massachusetts theft/larceny defense attorneys & Virginia theft/larceny defense attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle larceny cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however we only defend theft/larceny cases in Virginia, theft/larceny cases in Maryland & theft/larceny cases in Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud offenses in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS – MASSACHUSETTS
REPRESENTING CLIENTS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURTS OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Massachusetts Federal Defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. assist clients with criminal defense and traffic defense before the following Federal courts of Massachusetts:
Boston, MA Federal Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Worcester, MA Federal Courthouse
595 Main Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
Springfield, MA Federal Courthouse
1550 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
The Massachusetts Federal criminal and traffic defense attorneys of Massachusetts represent clients before the federal courts of Massachusetts primarily in the areas of:
| Criminal Defense | Traffic Defense |
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE
LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA & MASSACHUSETTS
When you are charged with a federal offense, small or large, the stakes are high. Federal offense can result in much more harsher penalties that you could face in state court. You can be charged with a federal offense and investigated by the FBI, DEA, ICE, IRS, or any number of other Federal agencies including the Park Police if you are charged with a crime on federal property. Federal crime is an activity that has been criminalized by the US Congress. The attorneys in our firm who help defend you from federal charges know and understand the level of commitment necessary to represent you. The attorneys know how serious the penalties can be for a person charged with a federal crime.
If you have been charged with a federal crime, call us immediately so that we can advise you as to the best course of action to take. Federal Courts tend to move cases along a lot faster than most state courts do. You can contact us either via email or by phone. Because of the serious nature of federal offenses and the anxiety caused by being charged with a federal offense, we make sure you can contact us by phone between the hours of 8:30 AM and 9:00 PM EST. You can also contact us by email or our on-line form.
Currently, we have federal defense attorneys and offices in Virginia & Maryland & Massachusetts.
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In Virginia, we have offices in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
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In Maryland, we have offices in Rockville & Annapolis.
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In Massachusetts, we have an office in Boston.
The attorneys in our firm who assist clients charged with federal offenses don’t pretend to handle every type of federal crime. We are very specific as to what we handle and don’t handle. We only handle the following types of cases in federal court:
Traffic Offenses
Sex Offenses
Drug Crimes
Gang Defense
Firearm offenses
We help you understand your legal exposure, whether you have been the target of an FBI investigation or charged by a criminal indictment. Some things all clients who are charged with a federal offense must be aware of when hiring a lawyer are the following:
- A lawyer who is familiar with the federal rules of evidence, federal rules of criminal procedure, trial procedure, and the federal court system in general.
- A lawyer should also be familiar with federal sentencing procedures, and with the recent Supreme Court rulings which affect sentencing.
- A federal defense lawyer who is familiar with the U.S. Attorney’s office which is handling the case.
If you would like to see where the Federal courthouses are located click on the state for that Federal court.
Why hire a us?
It is highly recommended that any person hiring a lawyer to assist with federal criminal charges or grand jury proceedings retain a lawyer who has significant experience with the federal system. Federal criminal defense tends to involve cases which are more difficult to defend, and the cost of defense is often very high. The attorneys in our firm who handle federal criminal defense lawyer can help you assess the nature and purpose of the investigation, and why you are being approached. When appropriate, one of our federal criminal defense lawyers can be present during any questioning, act as an intermediary between you and the investigating authorities, or advise you to exercise your Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. If appropriate, we may be able to work out a deal where you will cooperate with the investigation, in return for more favorable treatment when the investigation is concluded. In appropriate cases your lawyer may also be able to secure a letter of declination, in which the U.S. attorney formally declines to prosecute you in relation to a particular offense or investigation also known as a Queen’s letter. There is no such thing as a highly qualified federal criminal defense lawyer who dabbles in federal court matters. If you are involved in the federal criminal system, make sure your lawyer, or at least one of the lawyers who will be serving on your defense team, has extensive experience with the defense of federal criminal charges. As previously noted, federal criminal defense tends to be very expensive. You will be paying for experience – so make sure you get it.
Our federal criminal defense attorneys and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our federal attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Massachusetts, however our federal attorneys handle legal matters in federal court only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
E-MAIL, PHONE (888-437-7747), ON-LINE FORM.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the federal criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with federal criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
