Manassas Criminal Defense Laws

The Daugherty Law Firm in Manassas, Virginia concentrates its practice in criminal defense in Manassas. Our attorneys are well equipped to protect our clients' rights and defend their rights in a court of law. 

Most crimes fall under two main categories: felonies and misdemeanors.

Felonies consist of major crimes that cause bodily harm to someone, or major thefts and fraud.  Criminal law in Manassas treats felonies seriously.  These crimes typically result in prison sentences of more than one year. Felonies incur hefty fines and extended probation periods. Capital punishment for willful and deliberate murder is legal in Virginia.  According to the Richmond Journal of Law, 75% of the Virginians surveyed in a Gallup Poll favor the death penalty. Since juries are composed of Commonwealth citizens, you need an experienced attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm to handle your felony charge.

Minor crimes that do not involve large-scale theft or physical harm to another person qualify as misdemeanors. These crimes are not as serious as felonies, but the sentences can result in up to one year of jail, minor fines, and probation. In addition to the judge-ordered sentences, a criminal conviction will mar your job record, may influence your potential earning capacity, and result in a suspension of your driver’s license. Many traffic violations qualify as misdemeanors.

Do not attempt to handle your own Manassas criminal defense. With these serious personal damages looming around a criminal charge, you need the best representation in Virginia—attorneys who understand local Manassas criminal laws, as well as the local law enforcement and court processes.  Click here to contact the attorneys at The Daugherty Law Firm as soon as you are suspected of a criminal act.

The Daugherty Law Firm's lawyers are experienced in trying criminal defense cases including: