Criminal Law
Annandale Criminal Law Attorney
Sometimes regular people make mistakes, and sometimes regular people are wrongly accused of criminal offenses in Virginia. These people should not be treated as criminals, but without the proper criminal defense, they often receive the worst possible treatment. At the Annandale offices of Lawrence T. Brooke, Attorney at Law, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of everyday people accused of everything from shoplifting to drug charges.
Criminal Defense for Everyday People
Contact Lawrence T. Brooke, Attorney at Law
Do not assume that your clean record and innocence will necessarily lead to an acquittal in the state courts of Virginia. It is vital you know your rights. You have the right not to incriminate yourself, you have the right to due process of law and you have the right to a criminal defense lawyer.
From our offices in Annandale, we often represent clients who have never faced criminal charges before. We know what a difficult time this can be for you and your family and we know how hard it can be to protect oneself without proper representation. There are many possible outcomes in every minor criminal case. The consequences can be anything but minor. You may end up with a permanent criminal record. You may lose your security clearance. My job is to find a way to minimize the damage to your life caused by these charges. We will make sure you are treated properly and your rights are protected. We handle the following criminal law cases for our clients:
- Assault & Domestic Assault: When it comes to domestic violence; If police are called they are required to arrest someone, anyone, even without any physical evidence. In many fights you have the right to defend yourself even if you hit first. An assault charge could haunt you for a very long time, so protect yourself today.
- Marijuana Possession: You may want to accept first offender treatment for Drug possession but if you do the arrest will never come off your record. The only way to keep you record clean is to fight your charge and win.
- Shoplifting: Even a simple shoplifting charge could affect your ability to get the security clearance needed for many jobs in the future.
- Drug Charges: Possession of more serious hard drugs result in felony charges. Even then there is a chance you could have the charges eventually dismissed by agreement.
The police should investigate and arrest people only when supported by evidence and a reasonable suspicion. Never let an arrest based on your ethnicity or race, or some other unrelated factor go unchallenged.
Contact Us
From our offices in Annandale, we protect the rights of clients throughout Fairfax County and Virginia. Located off two Beltway exits, our open and welcoming offices are here to answer your questions and help you understand your options during this difficult and unexpected time. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
