Brambleton, VA Criminal Defense Attorneys

Experienced Lawyers Representing Clients in Criminal Cases in Brambleton

The consequences of a criminal conviction in Virginia can follow you for the rest of your life. Virginia carries some of the most severe penalties for criminal offenses in the nation, even for misdemeanor charges. Jail time is a very real possibility for certain crimes, and once you serve your sentence, you may struggle to find employment with a conviction on your record. A criminal defense attorney can help you develop a strong defense, using sound strategies to have the charges against you reduced or dropped altogether.

Attorney Michael Robinson of Robinson Law, PLLC proudly represents the people of Brambleton as a criminal defense lawyer with years of experience. As a former prosecutor for Fauquier County, he has stood on both sides of the bench, giving him an in-depth perspective on how your case will be treated in court. When you work with Robinson Law, PLLC, you can take comfort knowing that your case is in the hands of proven professionals.

Assault and Battery

In Virginia, the crime of assault and battery is prosecuted at different levels depending on the circumstances. Assault-related crimes include:

• Simple Assault: This refers to an attempt to cause someone else physical harm. Intimidation or threats may fall under the category of simple assault.
• Assault and Battery: This refers to threatening and subsequently causing harm to another person.
• Aggravated Malicious Wounding: This refers to intentionally attacking another person with the intent to cause serious bodily harm, death, or disfigurement.

These offenses range from misdemeanors to felonies, with the potential for added penalties under certain conditions. If an act of assault and battery was motivated by race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other markers of identity, then an offense may be charged as a hate crime, and the sentence could be extended by six months or more.

DUI/DWI

In Virginia, driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated comes with harsh penalties on a conviction, with a possible one-year jail sentence just for a first offense. As serious as this charge is, our criminal defense attorney can work to have your sentence reduced or dismissed with sound argumentation.

You can be charged with DUI if a police officer determines that you are impaired based on observable evidence or when measurements of blood alcohol content (BAC) show that you are legally intoxicated. Specifically, you can face DUI charges if your BAC measures at .08% or higher. While DUI/DWI is typically considered a misdemeanor offense, you can be charged with a felony for a third conviction within a 10-year period.

Other Crimes

The attorneys at Robinson Law, PLLC represent defendants in cases involving a variety of other criminal charges, such as:

• Reckless driving
• Drug crimes, including possession with intent to distribute
• Larceny and theft
• Sex crimes, including rape and prostitution
• Domestic violence

If you have any questions about a pending criminal charge, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are available 24/7, as we recognize that our clients' legal troubles are often urgent and time-sensitive. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, or a traffic offense, we are ready to assist with your case.

Meet With a Brambleton, VA Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with a criminal violation in Brambleton, the smartest way you can respond is to get in contact with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. With over 350 5-star reviews across the web, Robinson Law, PLLC has garnered a reputation for knowledgeable and reasoned defense, as our attorneys have saved clients from harsh sentences time and time again. With over 50 years of combined experience, the lawyers at our firm walk into every criminal case with full confidence. Call us at 703-844-3746 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.