Criminal Law

Federal, state, and local criminal matters

Clients accused of criminal conduct need prompt action, an understanding of their legal rights, strong representation to help them deal with law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as navigate the Virginia court system.  They come to Leffler & Mosley to represent them in a wide range of criminal matters, such as:

Leffler & Mosley helps their clients understand the charges, plans for likely outcomes, and recommends actions for best case scenarios.  When they hire Leffler & Mosley to represent them in criminal cases, clients receive constant communication and the kind of treatment they would expect from family.

Conspiracy

Conspiracy crimes involve an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime or engage in an illegal act.  Such crimes can include:

  • Money laundering
  • Drug manufacture
  • Weapon manufacture

Crimes against the person

  • Murder and manslaughter
  • Malicious wounding
  • Unlawful wounding
  • Abduction
  • Assault and battery—both felony and misdemeanor
  • Firearms offenses
  • Concealed weapons offenses
  • Robbery
  • Extortion
  • Criminal sexual assault

Crimes against property

  • Arson
  • Larceny—both felony & misdemeanor
  • Embezzlement & fraudulent conversion
  • Trespass
  • Damage to property
  • Computer crimes
  • Shoplifting

Crimes involving fraud

  • Forgery
  • Impersonation
  • False pretenses
  • Bad checks
  • False representations to obtain property or credit
  • Credit card offenses

Crimes involving health and safety

  • Possession and distribution of marijuana and all other illegal drugs—both felony and misdemeanor
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Dangerous use of firearms or other weapons
  • Drinking while operating a motor vehicle
  • Open container offenses

Crimes involving morals and decency

  • Gambling
  • Charitable gaming
  • Sexual offenses
  • Prostitution
  • Family offenses
  • Crimes against children
  • Obscenity and related offenses

Crimes against peace and order

  • Unlawful assembly
  • Abusive and insulting language
  • Unlawful telephone use
  • Disorderly conduct

Crimes against administration of justice

  • Perjury
  • Bribery and related offenses
  • Contempt of court
  • Obstruction of justice
  • False police reports

Expungements

In some circumstances in Virginia, criminal records may be expunged, that is, sealed and removed from public view.  Such circumstances could include dropped charges, acquittal, or pardon.  If a client’s record may legally be expunged, Leffler & Mosley lawyers can help petition the court for relief.

Experience. Trust. Confidence.

Leffler & Mosley earns the respect of its peers, judges, and clients each day in Virginia’s civil and criminal courts.  Contact Leffler & Mosley now.  The firm takes emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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