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FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
DON’T BECOME A CONVICTED FELON
The consequences of a felony conviction in Virginia, Massachusetts or Maryland are rather severe. The term felony is used to identify very serious criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If you are charged with a felony offense in Virginia, Massachusetts or Maryland, it would be a grave mistake to not hire a defense attorney.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us on our on line form immediately.
A number of different crimes are classified as felonies. Some examples of felony crimes are murder, burglary, arson, drug distribution of controlled substances, most sex crimes (rape, solicitation of a minor over the internet, child pornography), grand larceny. In most states a third offense of drunk driving is deemed to be a felony.
Some of the other consequences of being convicted of a felony that most people don’t realize at the time of conviction are: loss of your right to vote, extreme difficulty in finding employment, the loss of right to carry firearms, etc.
If you have been charged with a felony and have the court appoint you an attorney, then you don’t get the benefit of having an attorney of your choice. Very few people understand how devastating a felony conviction is and how badly it will affect your life. Contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. immediately to meet with one of our Maryland, Massachusetts or Virginia felony defense attorneys who is experienced in defending clients charged with a felony. A SRIS, P.C. felony defense lawyer will work with you to defend you.
Our felony 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 criminal attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts; however our criminal lawyers handle felony defense only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the felony criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with felony criminal defense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
VIRGINIA FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE, MARYLAND FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE & MASSACHUSETTS FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
DON’T BECOME A CONVICTED FELON
If you are convicted of an offense that is deemed to be a felony in Virginia, felony in Massachusetts or felony in Maryland, the consequences are rather severe. The term felony is used to identify very serious criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If you are charged with a felony in Virginia, felony in Massachusetts or felony in Maryland, it would be a grave mistake to not hire an experienced criminal felony defense attorney.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has 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 in Boston.
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, felony in Maryland or felony in Massachusetts, call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us on our on line form immediately.
Please click on the state if you wish to see the penalties for a felony in Virginia or felony in Maryland or felony in Massachusetts.
A number of different crimes are classified as felonies in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Some examples of felony crimes are murder, burglary, arson, drug distribution of controlled substances, most sex crimes (rape, solicitation of a minor over the internet, child pornography), grand larceny. In most states a third offense of drunk driving is deemed to be a felony.
Punishments for a person convicted of a felony in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts can range from probation to lengthy jail terms. Some of the other consequences of being convicted of a felony that most people don’t realize at the time of conviction are: loss of your right to vote, extreme difficulty in finding employment, the loss of right to carry firearms, etc.
Do not go to court without a felony defense lawyer if you have been charged with a felony. Contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. immediately to meet with one of our Maryland felony defense lawyers, Massachusetts felony defense attorneys or Virginia criminal defense attorneys who is experienced in defending clients charged with a felony. A SRIS, P.C. criminal defense lawyer will work with you to defend you. You can call us, email, or complete our fast on line form and get the protection you need and deserve today.
Our felony 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 criminal attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts; however our criminal lawyers handle felony defense only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the felony criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with felony criminal defense in Virginia, felony criminal defense in Maryland or felony criminal defense in Massachusetts.
VIRGINIA FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE, MARYLAND FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE & MASSACHUSETTS FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
DON’T BECOME A CONVICTED FELON
If you are convicted of an offense that is deemed to be a felony in Virginia, felony in Massachusetts or felony in Maryland, the consequences are rather severe. The term felony is used to identify very serious criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If you are charged with a felony in Virginia, felony in Massachusetts or felony in Maryland, it would be a grave mistake to not hire an experienced criminal felony defense attorney.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has 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 in Boston.
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, felony in Maryland or felony in Massachusetts, call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us on our on line form immediately.
Please click on the state if you wish to see the penalties for a felony in Virginia or felony in Maryland or felony in Massachusetts.
A number of different crimes are classified as felonies in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Some examples of felony crimes are murder, burglary, arson, drug distribution of controlled substances, most sex crimes (rape, solicitation of a minor over the internet, child pornography), grand larceny. In most states a third offense of drunk driving is deemed to be a felony.
Punishments for a person convicted of a felony in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts can range from probation to lengthy jail terms. Some of the other consequences of being convicted of a felony that most people don’t realize at the time of conviction are: loss of your right to vote, extreme difficulty in finding employment, the loss of right to carry firearms, etc.
Do not go to court without a felony defense lawyer if you have been charged with a felony. Contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. immediately to meet with one of our Maryland felony defense lawyers, Massachusetts felony defense attorneys or Virginia criminal defense attorneys who is experienced in defending clients charged with a felony. A SRIS, P.C. criminal defense lawyer will work with you to defend you. You can call us, email, or complete our fast on line form and get the protection you need and deserve today.
Our felony 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 criminal attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts; however our criminal lawyers handle felony defense only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the felony criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with felony criminal defense in Virginia, felony criminal defense in Maryland or felony criminal defense in Massachusetts.
Virginia Felony Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, the punishment can range from probation to death. If you are convicted of a felony in Virginia and are sentenced to a period of incarceration, you may serve the time in a Virginia state correctional facility. A felony charge in Virginia has much more severe repercussions that a misdemeanor offense in Virginia. To obtain a general overview of the repercussions, please click on the term felony.
Call the Virginia criminal lawyers of SRIS, P.C. to discuss your felony charge. We are very experienced at defending clients charged with a felony in Virginia. Once you contact us a Virginia felony defense attorney from our firm will talk with you about your case and discussion your options with you. The Virginia felony defense lawyer will then advise you as to how he/she can best help you.
We have six offices in Virginia to better serve you. Our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Call us today for help. You can reach us at 888-437-7747, email, or complete our on line form and we will contact you. Don’t wait to get help.
To obtain a general overview of felony charges, please click here
To learn more about the laws pertaining to felony charges in Maryland or Massachusetts, please click on the state.
The following are the different classes of felonies in Virginia and the punishment for each class of felony in Virginia.
VA Code § 18.2-10. Punishment for conviction of felony; penalty
The authorized punishments for conviction of a felony are:
(a) For Class 1 felonies in Virginia, death, if the person so convicted was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense and is not determined to be mentally retarded pursuant to § 19.2-264.3:1.1, or imprisonment for life and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000. If the person was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense or is determined to be mentally retarded pursuant to § 19.2-264.3:1.1, the punishment shall be imprisonment for life and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(b) For Class 2 felonies in Virginia, imprisonment for life or for any term not less than 20 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(c) For Class 3 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than five years nor more than 20 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(d) For Class 4 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than two years nor more than 10 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(e) For Class 5 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
(f) For Class 6 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than five years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
(g) Except as specifically authorized in subdivision (e) or (f), or in Class 1 felonies in Virginia, for which a sentence of death is imposed, the court shall impose either a sentence of imprisonment together with a fine, or imprisonment only. However, if the defendant is not a natural person, the court shall impose only a fine.
For any Virginia felony offense committed (i) on or after January 1, 1995, the court may, and (ii) on or after July 1, 2000, shall, except in cases in which the court orders a suspended term of confinement of at least six months, impose an additional term of not less than six months nor more than three years, which shall be suspended conditioned upon successful completion of a period of post-release supervision pursuant to § 19.2-295.2 and compliance with such other terms as the sentencing court may require. However, such additional term may only be imposed when the sentence includes an active term of incarceration in a correctional facility.
For a felony offense in Virginia prohibiting proximity to children as described in subsection A of § 18.2-370.2, the sentencing court is authorized to impose the punishment set forth in subsection B of that section in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
Our Virginia felony defense attorneys and staff with offices in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond & Virginia Beach, speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Feel free to call us, email or contact us on through our on line form.
VIRGINIA RECKLESS DRIVING EXPLAINED BY FORMER VIRGINIA PROSECUTOR
Virginia reckless driving tickets can be issued for fourteen (14) different types of driving behavior in Virginia. Our Virginia reckless driving attorneys will explain the different Virginia reckless driving violations and the penalties that each of the different Virginia reckless driving charges carry. A Virginia reckless driving conviction can result in either a misdemeanor or felony conviction. Most people who are charged with reckless driving in Virginia do not realize that reckless driving is a criminal act and therefore can result in an actual jail term in addition to a loss of driving privileges and high fines. If a death were to occur as a result of reckless driving violation in Virginia, then a person may be convicted of a felony and thereafter be classified as a convicted felon. If a felony conviction were to occur, then in addition to any actual prison confinement, the person will also lose a significant number of their constitutional rights. Since a Virginia reckless driving conviction is a criminal act, a person may become ineligible for certain professions such as a police officer, airline pilot, etc. Even, security clearances may be jeopardized as a result of a conviction.
Clients are always counseled to take a Virginia reckless driving uniform summons seriously. A lot of drivers do not realize that a Virginia reckless driving summons carries with it a promise to appear in court. The first time most people realize that a reckless driving charge in Virginia has a mandatory appearance component is when the Virginia police officer or Virginia state trooper advises them that by virtue of the fact that they are signing the Virginia reckless driving summons, they are promising to appear on the court date stated on the uniform summons. For most out of state drivers, this is yet another onerous factor of being charged with a Virginia reckless driving violation.
If convicted of a reckless driving charge in Virginia, it is at a minimum a class one (1) misdemeanor pursuant to section 18.2-11 of the Virginia Code and at the maximum in reckless driving violations resulting in death, a class six (6) felony pursuant to section 18.2-10 of the Code of Virginia. For most people, it is hard to comprehend that what is normally considered a serious traffic offense at worst in most states is a criminal act in Virginia. Frequently, drivers who possess a CDL or juveniles who are charged with a Virginia reckless driving violation are incredulous that they are facing such severe consequences for a first time offense of reckless driving in Virginia.
Another fact that most people do not realize about a charge of reckless driving in Virginia is the disparity in the way different counties in Virginia dispose of reckless driving offenses. Some Virginia counties may be so lenient as to allow a person who is charged with this offense to attend driving/traffic school for dismissal whereas another Virginia county will not even consider the option of traffic school. However, a number of jurisdictions are starting to take a standard position as to the disposition of Virginia reckless driving offenses and it is unfortunately not the lenient approach.
The following are some of the different Virginia reckless driving offenses as explained by a former prosecutor. Every single one of these offenses will result in six DMV demerit points on the operator’s driving record and may remain on the person’s driving record for as long as 11 years.
Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-862 is the statute that addresses driving in excess of the speed limit. This statute has two different ways it can violated:
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Driving a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth at a speed of twenty miles per hour or
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Driving in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.
Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-852 codifies the essence of reckless driving and is the catch-all general rule. This statute does not take into account the speed the vehicle is traveling. A number of Virginia Courts have held that “the essence of the offense of reckless driving lies not in the act of operating a vehicle, but in the manner and circumstances of its operation.” Any driving behavior on a highway that endangers the life, limb or property of any person shall be reckless driving.
Simply driving a vehicle that is not under proper control due to faulty brakes can result in a person being charged with a violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-853.
Driving with too many passengers in car may cause an officer to charge the driver with a violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-855 if the officer believes that number of passengers in the car is causing the driver’s view to be obstructed or interferes with the driver’s control of the vehicle.
If two motor vehicles travel abreast of each other in a single lane, this is a violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-857.
One of the most commonly charged offenses during rush hour traffic in the morning is the passing of a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children. Passing a stopped school bus in violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-859 is viewed very dimly by judges due to the danger it poses to the children.
Something as minor as failing to give adequate and timely signals can result in being charged with Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-860 . It is very important to give proper signals when making a turn, slowing down or stopping when traveling on the highway.
Always keep in mind that even if the speed limit is 55 mph or 60 mph on most of the highways in the Commonwealth, it is still important to take into account the traffic and weather conditions of any road that you are traveling on. Even if you are not exceeding the speed limit, but the trooper believes you are traveling in a manner such that it exceed a reasonable speed based on the circumstances and traffic conditions at the time, you can be charged with Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-861.
Any driving behavior that endangers life, limb or property of any person on a driveway of a church, school, recreational facility or business property that is open to the public or industrial establishment is violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-864.
One of the most severely prosecuted offenses is racing. Police target minors aggressively and the courts are very handed when sentencing individuals who are convicted of racing in violation of Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-865 . The law provides that in addition to any other penalties provided by law, the driver’s license of the person convicted of racing shall (meaning mandatory) be suspended by the court for not less than six months and may be suspended for up to two years. Additionally, if the prosecutor can prove to the court that the driver broke the law by engaging in a race in violation of Virginia Code Section 46.2-865 and did so in a manner so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life, causes seriously bodily injury to another person, the driver can be convicted of a class 6 felony pursuant to Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-865.1. The statute requires the person to have their license suspended for no less than one year and no more than three years. Even a person who aids or abets any such race may be convicted of a class one misdemeanor pursuant to Virginia reckless driving code section 46.2-866. Violation of Virginia Code Section 46.2-865 can also result in having that person’s vehicle seized and disposed of pursuant to VA reckless driving code section 46.2-867.
VA reckless driving code section 46.2-868 is the statute that codifies the additional penalties of a conviction of the Virginia reckless driving offenses.
If you have been charged with a Virginia reckless driving violation in the Virginia general district court or Virginia juvenile district court, please do not wait to find out what penalties the Virginia court may impose on you. Secure the services of an extremely experienced Virginia reckless driving lawyer who is experienced at defending clients charged with this type of a driving offense. If you wish to retain the services of Mr. Sris, who is a former prosecutor or any of the other highly skilled attorneys of SRIS, P.C. contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C today by phone, email or on line form . You can be assured that you will benefit from having a Virginia reckless driving lawyer who really understands the law, the court system and is in court almost everyday defending clients charged with similar charges. Don’t let a Virginia reckless driving ticket cause you to lose your job or liberty. SRIS, P.C. has six offices in Virginia. They are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Prince William, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
