If you’re facing charges involving assault and battery, drug offenses, fraud or financial crimes, alcohol-related crimes, theft or homicide, then you need a criminal defense attorney by your side.
A good criminal defense attorney will help you navigate the legal troubles ahead, safeguard your constitutional rights and ensure that you’re given a fair hearing.
How to Know When You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney
You need a criminal defense attorney when you’re charged with any of the following crimes:
Assault and Battery
You need a criminal defense attorney when you’re facing assault and battery charges. Assault and battery is the combination of two violent crimes. Assault means the threat of violence while battery means physical violence. However, this distinction exists only in places where assault is regarded as threatened violence and not actual violence per se.
Drug Offenses
A lot of illicit drugs are banned in various jurisdictions around the world. Some of these drugs include cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Many federal and state authorities prohibit the cultivation, distribution, trafficking or possession of these drugs. So, having anything to do with any of these drugs is very dangerous and capable of putting you behind bars for many years to come.
Fraud or Financial Crimes
If you’re charged with fraud or financial crimes, then you need a criminal defense attorney to come to your aid. Such crimes usually involve obtaining by false pretense and using the proceeds for personal gain. Common forms of fraud or financial crimes include credit/debit card fraud, forgery, insurance fraud and wire fraud.
Alcohol Crimes
Just like drugs, alcohol can aid in the commission of crimes. The four major offenses related to alcohol are driving under the influence, open container, minor in possession of alcohol and public intoxication. DUI is one of the most common but grievous alcohol-related offenses and it could put you behind bars longer than necessary if convicted.
Theft
Theft is the act of taking something from someone unlawfully. It involves stealing someone’s property and permanently depriving them of it. However, the nature and gravity of the theft charges brought against you usually determine the number of years you’ll spend in jail if you’re eventually convicted.
Homicide
Homicide is the killing of one person by another, whether it’s premeditated or unintentional. Homicide is a grievous crime punishable by law. However, state-sanctioned executions and self-defense cases resulting in the death of another party may be an exception.
Whether you’re facing charges involving assault and battery, drug offenses, fraud or financial crimes, alcohol-related crimes, theft or homicide, a criminal defense attorney is the first person to run to. Otherwise, you risk putting yourself in great danger that could deplete your resources and even put you behind bars for the rest of your life.
How Lewis Law Can Help
Lewis Law is a reputable law firm, which specializes in criminal cases like arson, assault and battery, drug possession and distribution, fraud and forgery, malicious wounding, marijuana possession, petit and grand larceny, possession/concealment of firearms and other dangerous weapons, probation violations, prostitution or robbery.
Lewis Law has won over 94% of cases in more than 1,000 court appearances and succeeded in securing the reduction of the sentences of over 340 of those cases. We’re an experienced and innovative criminal defense and injury law firm in Northern Virginia.
Get your free consultation today. For more information or inquiries, call our toll-free number (703) 591-4507 or visit our office at 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA 22030.
