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Fairfax, Virginia Underage Drinking Defense Lawyers

The legal drinking age is 21 in Virginia. If a person under the age of 21 drinks or purchases alcohol, they will be subject to criminal sanctions in Virginia.

Virginia takes underage drinking & underage possession of alcohol very seriously.

To learn more about the laws that pertain to underage drinking and the penalties associated with underage drinking in Fairfax, Virginia, contact the Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyers of the SRIS Law Group, P.C.

Our Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience in representing clients who are charged with underage drinking & underage possession of alcohol in Virginia.

A conviction for underage drinking or underage possession of alcohol can have not only serious criminal implications, but may also have serious financial and long term consequences.

DO NOT TAKE AN UNDERAGE DRINKING CHARGE IN VIRGINIA LIGHTLY.

Contact an experienced Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyer.

Note to anyone 21 years of age or older – If you buy alcohol for a person under the age of 21 or host a party and let someone under the age of 18 drink, you too will face criminal charges. The most common charge in Virginia for these types of violations is contribution to the delinquency of a minor. Again, this also is a very serious charge and should not be taken lightly. Judges in Virginia do not tolerate people who encourage delinquent behavior and tend to impose severe penalties.

If you wish to speak with a SRIS Law Group, P.C. Fairfax, Virginia underage drinking defense attorney or Fairfax, Virginia underage possession of alcohol, please call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us via our on line form.

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Fairfax, Virginia Attorneys Defending Rape Charges

Rape in Virginia is the non-consensual sexual intercourse that is achieved by the use of physical force, threat of injury, or other duress. If the alleged victim of a rape claims that there was a lack of consent due to the effects of drugs and/or alcohol, thereby preventing the alleged victim from saying no, a person can be charged with rape.

Any time non-consensual intercourse occurs that is committed by the use of physical force, threat of injury or other duress, it is deemed to be rape in Virginia.

Thus, rape can occur between a boyfriend and a girlfriend who have an existing relationship. This is commonly referred to as “date rape”. A rape can occur even between a husband and wife. This is commonly referred to as “marital rape.”

Another form of rape is “statutory rape”. In Virginia, it is unlawful for an adult to engage in sexual intercourse with a person who is under the age of 18 or under the age of consent. The age of consent is determined by the law of each individual state. Statutory rape is deemed to be a strict liability crime. Whether there was consent or not, is irrelevant.

If you wish to speak with a Fairfax, Virginia rape defense attorney who defends clients charged with rape, please call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us via our on line form.

Our Fairfax, Virginia rape defense attorneys who provide defense to those charged with rape and staff in Virginia speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

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Virginia Larceny, Virginia Embezzlement, Virginia Shoplifting

Larceny (theft) is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In Virginia, 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 in Virginia.

If a person is accused of shoplifting in Virginia, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny. The value of the stolen property in Virginia will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny.

Virginia still spells petty larceny as petit larceny.

In Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is a felony.

If you wish to speak with a Fairfax, Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our on line form.

If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, please click on Virginia Larceny Crimes Defense.

Our Fairfax, Virginia theft/larceny defense attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia 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 Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting offenses in Virginia.

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Fairfax, Virginia Drug Defense Lawyer
Heroin Cocaine Marijuana Marihuana

Virginia has laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). The drug laws in Virginia were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers. If you have been charged with drug related offense in Fairfax,Virginia contact us today to speak with a Fairfax, Virginia drug lawyer.

It is against the law in Virginia to possess, use, manufacture or distribute schedule I, schedule II, schedule III & schedule IV substances unless specifically authorized to do so by law.

The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug’s possession.

Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in Virginia.

A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).

Virginia has drug laws that prohibit using juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.

The Fairfax, Virginia drug attorneys of the SRIS Law Group, P.C. defend clients who are charged with drug offenses in both Virginia state courts & Virginia Federal courts. One of the most commonly charged and prosecuted offenses in possession of marijuana.

Possession of marijuana is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia and is frequently charged by police officers in Virginia.

If you wish to consult with a Fairfax,Virginia drug defense attorney of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us via our on line form. A Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.

Our staff and attorneys in Fairfax, Virginia speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese and Mandarin & Malaysian.

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Fairfax Virginia Criminal Gang Defense Crimes Lawyers Attorneys

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Gang Crimes and Gang Enhancement

Our Fairfax, Virginia gang defense attorneys regularly defend clients who are accused of being a member of a criminal gang and are being accused of:

• Murder
• Drug Charges
• Gun Charges
• Robbery
• Prostitution

If you have been accused of being a criminal gang member in Fairfax, Virginia you need an attorney who is not going to back down and can think creatively as to the defenses that can be raised in your defense.

If you wish to talk with a Fairfax, Virginia criminal gang defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us via our on line form.

DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE ACCUSED OF A GANG RELATED CRIME

A gang related criminal charge in Fairfax, Virginia has much more serious ramifications if the person accused of committing the crime is alleged to be also a gang member. The penalties and jail time are greater simply because the crime is deemed to be gang related.

Prosecutors and police officers frequently charge a person as a gang member in Fairfax, Virginia even if they are not a part of a criminal gang. Do not let yourself be labeled as a gang member. If you let the justice system label you as a gang member, this label will follow you for the rest of your life and result in much more scrutiny and penalties. Many times, simply being friendly with someone who is already labeled as a gang member can result in the Fairfax police and the Fairfax prosecutor labeling you as a gang member.

The Fairfax, Virginia gang defense attorneys of the SRIS Law Group, P.C. who defend clients charged with being part of a criminal street gang or gang related crimes aggressively defend clients charged with these offenses.

A lot of people simply want to be a part of a community and some of the members of that community may be part of a criminal street gang. That does not necessary mean that all members of that community are committing crimes and are actual members of a criminal street gang.

 Unfortunately, that does not stop the police in Virginia from labeling all members of that community as a gang member.

The Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. are not afraid to represent clients who are charged with being part of a gang or committing a gang related crime.

The media frequently portrays anybody who is accused of a being a gang member as a violent, evil person. This results in people having severe negative impressions of that person. Our Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense attorneys are not swayed by the media or public opinion. We believe every client deserves the strongest defense we can mount on their behalf regardless of their affiliation to a group of people.

We take the time to educate the court and the prosecutor that our client is a family member, an honest hard working person trying to earn a living and a member of the community. We also impress upon the court that our client is not a gang member and the fact that our client is an individual who deserves the same level of fairness from the justice system.

Our clients realize that it is critical to have a criminal gang defense attorney in Virginia who is comfortable defending clients accused of being a gang member.

If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of being a criminal gang member in Virginia, please click on Virginia Gang Defense.

Our Fairfax, Virginia attorneys who provide criminal gang defense and staff in Virginia 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 street gang defense lawyers who assist clients with criminal street gang charges in Fairfax, Virginia.

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Credit Card Theft – Credit Card Fraud

Credit Card fraud in Virginia is treated as a very serious crime.

Credit card fraud occurs when a person fraudulently obtain, takes, signs, uses, sells, buys or forges someone else’s credit or debit card or their card information.

Another form of credit card fraud is selling something to someone knowing that the credit card being used to pay for the item or services is illegally obtained or being used without authorization.

Each time a credit card or debit card transaction occurs without authorization of the real owner can constitute as a new criminal act in Virginia. Thus, if an illegally obtained credit card is used for five different transactions, each transaction is criminal act. Therefore, each of five transactions can result in a separate charge in Virginia.

Due to the high rate of credit card fraud in Virginia, unlike other types of theft crimes in Virginia, regardless of the value of the transaction, each transaction is usually classified as a felony.

If you wish to speak with a Fairfax, Virginia criminal credit card fraud defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us via our on line form.

Our Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense attorneys who provide credit card fraud defense and staff in Virginia 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 Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with credit card fraud crimes in Virginia.

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