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VIRGINIA THEFT & LARCENY LAWS
MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CASES
IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS
Virginia Theft/Larceny Defense Lawyers – Former Prosecutors & Former Law Enforcement
If you are being charged with a Virginia theft offense, you need an experienced Virginia theft/larceny defense lawyer to defend you. The SRIS, P.C. Virginia theft/larceny defense lawyers are former federal & Virginia state prosecutors & former Virginia law enforcement who defend clients charged with theft crimes in Virginia state courts or Virginia federal courts.
In Virginia, a theft/larceny crime can be either charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. AVirginia petty larceny (petit larceny) is a class 1 misdemeanor. Virginia grand larceny, Virginia credit card theft, Virginia embezzlement, etc felonies.
The SRIS, P.C. Virginia theft crimes defense lawyers know how to defend you because they have been on the “other side” and know what steps the prosecutor will take to convict you of a theft/larceny offense in Virginia. Also, our theft crimes defense lawyers know what the differentVirginia theft/larceny laws require to make a conviction stick. Do not face a Virginia theft/larceny charge without the benefit of an experienced Virginia larceny/theft defense attorney. A conviction of a theft/larceny charge can affect your security clearance, your job, your immigration status, etc. A conviction for any type of theft crime or crime of larceny is deemed to be a conviction of moral turpitude. Moral turpitude is any act that consists of lying, cheating or stealing. For example,an employee (even a 1099 contractor) who steals business from the company he/she works for can be charged with theft. Larceny does not have to be only theft of money. Larceny is theft of anything that has value.
Just because you have been charged with a theft/larceny charge in Virginia (even if they found the stolen goods on you), do not assume that you are guilty as charged. The Virginia theft/larceny laws require the prosecutor to prove certain facts to secure a Virginia larceny conviction. Not all Virginia theft/larceny defense lawyers know and understand the possible defenses to a larceny case. An experienced Virginia larceny defense lawyer will know what motions to file to properly defend you.
Some of the different Virginia theft/larceny charges are:
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Petit larceny, also called petty larceny
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Grand larceny
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Shoplifting
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Robbery/Burglary
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Auto theft/Carjacking
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Embezzlement
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Obtain Money or Goods By Falese Pretense
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Credit card fraud
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Recieve Stolen Goods
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Writing Bad Checks
Petit larceny (a.k.a petty larceny) is a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR in Virginia. The maximum penalty for a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia is 1 year in jail and/or a $2500 fine. Petty larceny (petit larceny) in Virginia can be something as simple as grabbing a five ($5) dollar bill from a person’s hand without their permission. Also, theft of goods or property in Virginia, having a value of less than two hundred ($200) from the owner can result in a conviction for petit larceny (petty larceny).
Any allegation of theft of goods worth two hundred dollars ($200) or more will result in being charged with grand larceny in Virginia. You can also be charged with grand larceny in Virginia, if you are accused of grabbing more than five dollars from the owner’s hand without their permission. Grand larceny is a very serious criminal theft charge in Virginia. The maximum penalty for a conviction of grand larceny in Virginia, is twenty years in jail. In our experience, Virginia juries do like thieves and are not lenient when it comes to handing out sentences for serious theft crimes such as grand larceny charges in Virginia, embezzlement in Virginia, receiving stolen goods in Virginia, writing bad checks in Virginia, shoplifting in Virginia, credit card fraud in Virginia, etc.
Virginia courts take shoplifting very seriously. A lot of people do not realize that shoplifting in Virginia is prosecuted very aggressively by Virginia prosecutors. You can be charged with shoplifting for something as simple as forgetting to pay for something and walking out of the store. Almost every store in Virginia has a loss prevention department dedicated to catching people for shoplifting. Some stores, even give bonuses to loss prevention departments based on the number of successful shoplifting busts. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding a Virginia shoplifting charge, you are facing a Virginia petit larceny (petty larceny) or Virginia grand larceny charge and you need the best defense lawyer possible to defend you.
Do not take any type of theft charged lightly, because a larceny conviction will follow you for the rest of your life.
The following are some of Virginia theft/larceny laws in Virginia:
Petit Larceny (petty larceny) is defined by Virginia State Law 18.2-96. Virginia Code Section 18.2-96 also states how a person convicted of petit larceny in Virginia will be punished.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-96 states that
Any person in Virginia, who:
1. Commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of less than $5, or
2. Commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than $200, except as provided in subdivision (iii) of § 18.2-95, shall be deemed guilty of petit larceny, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Grand larceny is defined by Virginia State Law 18.2-95. Virginia Code Section 18.2-95 also states how a person convicted of grand larceny in Virginia will be punished.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-95 states that
Any person who (i) commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of $5 or more, (ii) commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of $200 or more, or (iii) commits simple larceny not from the person of another of any firearm, regardless of the firearm’s value, shall be guilty of grand larceny, punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not less than one nor more than twenty years or, in the discretion of the jury or court trying the case without a jury, be confined in jail for a period not exceeding twelve months or fined not more than $2,500, either or both.
Shoplifting is defined by Virginia State Law 18.2-103.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-103 – Concealing or taking possession of merchandise; altering price tags; transferring goods from one container to another; counseling, etc., another in performance of such acts.
Whoever, without authority, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own or another’s use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, or of defrauding the owner of the value of the goods or merchandise, (i) willfully conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store or other mercantile establishment, or (ii) alters the price tag or other price marking on such goods or merchandise, or transfers the goods from one container to another, or (iii) counsels, assists, aids or abets another in the performance of any of the above acts, when the value of the goods or merchandise involved in the offense is less than $200, shall be guilty of petit larceny and, when the value of the goods or merchandise involved in the offense is $200 or more, shall be guilty of grand larceny. The willful concealment of goods or merchandise of any store or other mercantile establishment, while still on the premises thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to convert and defraud the owner thereof out of the value of the goods or merchandise. Embezzlement
Embezzlement is defined by Virginia State Law 18.2-111.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-111 – Embezzlement deemed larceny; indictment.
If any person wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle any money, bill, note, check, order, draft, bond, receipt, bill of lading or any other personal property, tangible or intangible, which he shall have received for another or for his employer, principal or bailor, or by virtue of his office, trust, or employment, or which shall have been entrusted or delivered to him by another or by any court, corporation or company, he shall be guilty of embezzlement. Proof of embezzlement shall be sufficient to sustain the charge of larceny. Any person convicted hereunder shall be deemed guilty of larceny and may be indicted as for larceny and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in § 18.2-95 or § 18.2-96.
Our Virginia theft/larceny attorneys provide legal representation to clients all throughout Virginia including but not limited to:
Manassas City, VA, Fairfax City, City of Manassas Park, Town of Dumfries, Town of Haymarket, Alexandria City, Falls Church City, Town of Herndon, Town of Vienna, Dale City, Woodbridge, Mclean, Centreville, Chantilly, Leesburg, Warrenton, Alexandria City, Amisville, Ashburn, Baileys Crossroads, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Dale City, Dumfries, Franconia, Fredericksburg, Ft. Myer, Great Falls, Greenway, Gainesville, VA, Haymarket, Herndon, Independent Hill, Leesburg, Lincolnia, Lorton, Manassas, Manassas Park, Mc Lean, Merrifield, VA, Montclair, Oakton, Occoquan, Pimmit Hills, Potomac, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Triangle, Vienna, Warrenton Woodbridge. Amelia County, Arlington County, Caroline County, Chesterfield County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County , Fairfax County , Fauquier County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Isle of Wight County , James City, King and Queen County, King William County, Loudoun County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, Prince William County, Richmond County, Henrico County, Southampton County; Spotsylvania County, Virginia; Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Warren County, York County, Alexandria city, Bristol city, Virginia; Chesapeake city, Fairfax city, Falls Church City, Fredericksburg City, Hampton City, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Petersburg City, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City, Richmond City, Staunton City, Suffolk City, Virginia Beach City, Eastern & Western District of Virginia Federal Courts, Alexandria Federal Court, Richmond Federal Court, Virginia Beach Federal Court, Newport News Federal Court, Roanoke Federal Court, Abingdon Federal Court.
Our Virginia theft/larceny lawyers and staff speak various languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
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Virginia DUI Laws Fairfax Richmond Beach Manassas Lynchburg Fredericksburg
VIRGINIA DUI LAWYER & VIRGINIA DWI ATTORNEY
MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CASES
IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS
The Virginia DUI/DWI attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Virginia DUI/DWI lawyers of SRIS, P.C. focus a significant portion of their practice towards defending clients charged with a Virginia DUI or Virginia DWI charge. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. Virginia DUI lawyer or Virginia DWI attorney, please simply contact us on line or by phone. A Virginia DUI/DWI lawyer from the our firm will consult with you regarding your DUI/DWI and advise you about your options.
The following are the attorneys who handle Virginia DUI/DWI cases:
Virginia DUI laws: Adult
VA DUI Code §18.2-266 – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs.
When operating a motor vehicle, boat or water craft in Virginia, you are legally considered driving or operating under the influence if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. You may be considered under the influence with a lower BAC if your ability to operate a motor vehicle, boat or water craft is impaired. If your driving is affected because your are under the influence of any drug, you may face the same penalty as driving under the influence of alcohol.
VA DUI Code § 18.2-270 – Penalties
A second DUI offense within five years in Virginia carries a mandatory jail sentence of at least five days and up to 30 days. A third DUI offense will be prosecuted as a 6 felony. If your BAC is 0.20% or higher at the time of the first or second offense, you face additional mandatory jail time.
VA DUI Code § 18.2-270 – Transporting Children While Driving Under the Influence.
You are subject to a extra penalty in Virginia if you have children under age 18 in the motor vehicle when you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There is an additional fine of up to $1000 and up to 80 hours of community service for second conviction.
VA DUI Code § 46.2-301.1 – Vehicle Impoundment
The vehicle you are driving in Virginia will be immediately impounded or immobilized for 30 days if you are caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following conviction. The owner of the vehicle may petition the court for release of the vehicle. Anyone who knowingly permits operation of their motor vehicle by a person known to have a revoked or suspended license for an alcohol-related offense can be charged with a 1 misdemeanor.
VA DUI Code § 46.2-391.2- Administrative License Revocation
Your driver’s license in Virginia will be automatically revoked by the arresting officer for seven days if your BAC is 0.08% or higher or if you refuse to take a breath test. You no longer have the option of requesting a blood test instead of a breath test for an alcohol related offense.
VA Drinking While Driving Code § 18.2-323.1 – Open Container
You may be charged with drinking while operating with an open container of alcohol in Virginia if your are stopped by law enforcement and you have an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment and the contents have been partially removed, and you exhibit signs that you have been drinking. The passenger area means the area designed to seat the driver and passengers and any area within the driver’s reach, including an unlocked glove compartment.
DUI Laws: Under 21
Virginia IS TOUGH - on underage drinkers driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
VA Underage Code § 18.2-266.1 – Equal Penalties
Persons under age 21 who drive while under the influence of drugs or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher in Virginia are subject to the same penalties as persons age 21 or older.
VA Underage Code § 18.2-266.1 – Zero Tolerance for Under 21
If your are under age 21 in Virginia, and you drive with a BAC of at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% in Virginia, you will receive a fine of up to $500 and a six-month driver’s license suspension.
VA DUI Code § 18.2-270.1 – Ignition Interlock System
If convicted of a second DUI offense within five years of a first offense in Virginia, you will lose your license for three years. You must use an ignition interlock for six months for more on every motor vehicle you own or co-own whether you apply for a restricted license (after one year) or a full license (after three years, applies to both adult and under 21)
VA Underage Code § 4.1-304 – Persons to Whom Alcoholic Beverage May Not Be Sold
If you sell alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21 in Virginia, you are subject to a fine up to $2,500 and 12 months in jail.
VA Underage Code § 4.1-305 – Underage Possession of Alcohol
If you are under age 21 and you are in possession of an alcoholic beverage in Virginia, you face a fine of up to $2,500 and 12 months in jail.
VA Underage Code §4.1-306 – Purchase Alcohol for Underage Persons
If you purchase alcoholic beverages for a person you know to be under age 21 in Virginia, you face a fine of up to $2,500 and 12 months in jail.
VA Underage Code §4.1-309 – Drinking/Possessing Alcohol on School Grounds
Drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages on public school grounds in Virginia can result in a fine of up to $1000 and six months in jail.
VA Underage Code §4.1-305B – Misrepresentation of Age
If you are unde age 21 in Virginia and you use or attempt to use an altered, fictitious or simulated document or student ID to establish a false age in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages you will:
- be fined at least $500 but not over $2,500
- be required to perform at least 50 hours of community service
- face up to 12 months in jail, and
- be subject to suspension of your driver’s license for up to 12 months
Query: LAWS OF Virginia driving under the influence of alcohol
- Mandatory jail sentences for misdemeanor and felony charges
- Different Blood Alcohol content levels.
A person who has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath in Virginia as indicated by a chemical test administered is under the influence of alcohol,
VA DUI Code § 18.2-270. Penalty for driving while intoxicated; subsequent offense; prior conviction
| Offense | Sentence of confinement | Mandatory minimum confinement | Mandatory minimum fine | |
| 1st DUI in VirginiaClass 1 misdemeanor | BAC 0.15 – 0.20Five days | $250 | ||
| BAC More than 0.2010 days | ||||
| 2nd DUIwithin less
than 5 years |
Not less than 1 month nor more than 1 year | Twenty days | BAC 0.15 – 0.20 additional period of 10 days | $500 |
| BAC More than 0.20Additional period of 20 days | ||||
| 2nd DUI in Virginiawithin 5- 10 | For not less than one month | Ten days | BAC 0.15 – 0.20 additional period of 10 days | $500, |
| BAC More than 0.20Additional period of 20 days | ||||
| Class 6 felony3rd DUI in Virginia
committed within 10 years |
90 days | |||
| 3rd DUI in VirginiaCommitted
within 5-years |
6 months | $1,000 | ||
| 4th orsubsequent DUI in Virginia offense
within 10- years |
otherwise modified by the court, shall remain on probation and under the terms of any suspended sentence for the same period as his operator’s license was suspended, not to exceed 3 years. | one year | $1,000 | |
VA DUI Code § 18.2-270. Penalty for driving while intoxicated in Virginia; subsequent offense; prior conviction
Except as otherwise provided herein, any person violating any provision of § 18.2-266 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of $250. If the person’s blood alcohol level as indicated by the chemical test administered as provided in this article was at least 0.15, but not more than 0.20, he shall be confined in jail for an additional mandatory minimum period of five days or, if the level was more than 0.20, for an additional mandatory minimum period of 10 days.
B. 1. Any person convicted of a second offense committed within less than five years after a first offense under § 18.2-266 shall upon conviction of the second offense be punished by a mandatory minimum fine of $500 and by confinement in jail for not less than one month nor more than one year.Twenty days of such confinement shall be a mandatory minimum sentence.
2. Any person convicted of a second offense committed within a period of five to 10 years of a first offense under § 18.2-266 shall upon conviction of the second offense be punished by a mandatory minimum fine of $500, and by confinement in jail for not less than one month. Ten days of such confinement shall be a mandatory minimum sentence.
3. Upon conviction of a second offense within 10 years of a first offense, if the person’s blood alcohol level as indicated by the chemical test administered as provided in this article was at least 0.15, but not more than 0.20, he shall be confined in jail for an additional mandatory minimum period of 10 days or, if the level was more than 0.20, for an additional mandatory minimum period of 20 days. In addition, such person shall be fined a mandatory minimum fine of $500.
C. 1. Any person convicted of three offenses of § 18.2-266 committed within a 10-year period shall upon conviction of the third offense be guilty of a Class 6 felony. The sentence of any person convicted of three offenses of § 18.2-266 committed within a 10-year period shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days, unless the three offenses were committed within a five-year period, in which case the sentence shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of confinement for six months. In addition, such person shall be fined a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000.
2. The punishment of any person convicted of a fourth or subsequent offense of § 18.2-266 committed within a 10-year period shall, upon conviction, include a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of one year. In addition, such person shall be fined a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. Unless otherwise modified by the court, the defendant shall remain on probation and under the terms of any suspended sentence for the same period as his operator’s license was suspended, not to exceed three years.
3. The vehicle solely owned and operated by the accused during the commission of a felony violation of § 18.2-266 shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. After an arrest for a felony violation of § 18.2-266, the Commonwealth may file an information in accordance with § 19.2-386.1. If the information is filed, the Commonwealth shall notify the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles that the property is subject to seizure. The Commissioner shall act upon such notification pursuant to the provisions for certification and notice applicable to a seizure under § 19.2-375, except that the Commissioner shall serve the written notice of the seizure upon the registered owner and lienor in accordance with the requirements of § 8.01- 296. Any seizure shall be stayed until conviction and the exhaustion of all appeals at which time, if the information has been filed, the Commonwealth shall immediately commence seizure of the property in accordance with § 19.2-386.2.
D. In addition to the penalty otherwise authorized by this section or § 16.1-278.9, any person convicted of a violation of § 18.2-266 committed while transporting a person 17 years of age or younger shall be (i) fined an additional minimum of $500 and not more than $1,000 and (ii) sentenced to a mandatory minimum period of confinement of five days.
E. For the purpose of this section, an adult conviction of any person, or finding of guilty in the case of a juvenile, under the following shall be considered a conviction of § 18.2-266: (i) the provisions of § 18.2-36.1 or the substantially similar laws of any other state or of the United States, (ii) the provisions of §§ 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, former § 18.1-54 (formerly § 18-75), the ordinance of any county, city or town in this Commonwealth or the laws of any other state or of the United States substantially similar to the provisions of § 18.2-51.4, or § 18.2-266, or (iii) the provisions of subsection A of § 46.2-341.24 or the substantially similar laws of any other state or of the United States.
Our Virginia DUI attorneys & traffic lawyers provide legal representation to clients all throughout Virginia including but not limited to:
Manassas City, VA Fairfax City, City of Manassas Park, Town of Dumfries, Town of Haymarket, Alexandria City, Falls Church City, Town of Herndon, VA Town of Vienna, Dale City, Woodbridge, Mclean, Centreville, Chantilly, Leesburg, Warrenton, Alexandria City, Amisville, Ashburn, Baileys Crossroads, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Dale City, Dumfries, Franconia, Fredericksburg, Ft. Myer, Great Falls, Greenway, Gainesville, Haymarket, Herndon, Independent Hill, Leesburg, Lincolnia, Lorton, Manassas, Manassas Park, Mc Lean, Merrifield, Montclair, Oakton, Occoquan, Pimmit Hills, Potomac, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Triangle, Vienna, Warrenton, Woodbridge. Amelia County, Arlington County, Caroline County, Chesterfield County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County , Fairfax County , Fauquier County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Isle of Wight County , James City, King and Queen County, King William County, Loudoun County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, Prince William County, Richmond County, Henrico County, Southampton County; Spotsylvania County, Virginia; Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Warren County, York County, Alexandria city, Bristol city, Virginia; Chesapeake city, Fairfax city, Falls Church City, Fredericksburg City, Hampton City, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Petersburg City, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City, Richmond City, Staunton City, Suffolk City, Virginia Beach City.
Our Virginia DUI lawyers & traffic attorneys and staff speak various languages, includingEnglish, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
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VIRGINIA PROSTITUTION & SOLICITATION DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CASES
STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS
In Virginia, sex related offenses such as Prostitution, Pandering, and Solicitation are illegal. They are serious offenses that carry life changing consequences. The Virginia law offices of SRIS, P.C.have a number of excellent Virginia prostitution defense attorneys & solicitation defense lawyers in its offices in Fairfax, Manassas, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia .
Prostitution is the practice of engaging in sexual activity, usually with individuals other than a spouse or a friend, in exchange for money or other valuables.
Pandering is the act of recruiting a prostitute or soliciting customers for a prostitute. A pimp commits the crime of pandering.
Solicitation is the act of asking, inducing or directing someone to engage in sexual activity in exchange for money. Solicitation is commonly known as Solicitation for Prostitution.
Prostitution may be of either sex and may engage in heterosexual or homosexual activity but most prostitution has been by women with men as clients. Prostitution is a crime throughout almost all of the United States.
In Virginia, in cases involving solicitation for prostitution, most clients are arrested in so called “sting operations”. These operations usually involve a woman (in some cases an undercover cop/decoy) acting as the prostitute soliciting drivers from the side of a roadway. Also lately, the stings have been set up on very popular and heavily trafficked web sites such as centralized networks of online urban communities, featuring free classifieds advertisements. The female decoy is generally very attractive and does her best to lure unsuspecting and unwary men to pull over and engage her in a brief conversation. After a brief verbal exchange the prostitute attempts to get the person to say the magic words — SEX AND MONEY. Once the unsuspecting person agrees to the sex act for money the person is usually arrested immediately or after pulling into a parking lot or inside of a hotel room.
In Virginia, both the prostitute and the “John” are aggressively prosecuted for prostitution and solicitation. Innocent citizens with no criminal history can find themselves accused and arrested of one of these crimes simply by being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Prostitution and solicitation are crimes that may be charged as felonies or misdemeanors. Both of these sex crimes carry a lasting social stigma and serious legal consequences. In some states, because of overwhelming pressure from the public many prosecutors will stop at nothing to get a conviction. Punishment on these cases can range from community service, AIDS testing, fines, counseling to jail time.
There are many defenses available to these crimes. Contacting a skilled SRIS, P.C. Virginia criminal lawyer as soon as possible allows the attorney to evaluate the evidence and witnesses to be questioned immediately after the event, providing the best opportunity for a successful defense.
In Virginia, law enforcement has attacked the prostitution problem from a different angle — by focusing on massage parlors, bawdy houses and escort agencies. Regular raids and stings of these businesses occur on a regular basis with cops posing as customers intent on testing the boundaries that various escorts and masseuses may or may not be willing to cross during their one hour long companionship. With the advent of the Internet both escorts and prostitutes found a new way of accessing new business. Their growing popularity on the Internet has not gone unnoticed by law enforcement.
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The Virginia solicitation and prostitution defense lawyers at the Law Office of SRIS, P.C. provide criminal defense for those individuals accused of solicitation, prostitution, and other sex crimes in Virginia. Please contact a SRIS, P.C. Virginia prostitution defense lawyer or Virginia solicitation defense attorney to discuss the facts of your case. A SRIS, P.C. Virginia prostitution defense attorney or Virginia solicitation lawyer will discuss the facts of your case to advise you as to how we can help you.
If you have been arrested or charged with an act of prostitution or solicitation you need to contact the prostitution defense attorneys at SRIS, P.C.
Here are some of the different types of Virginia offenses the Commonwealth of Virginia may charge you with in the prosecution of prostitution, solicitation or pandering:
VA Code § 18.2-346. Being a prostitute or prostitution
A. Any person in Virginia, who, for money or its equivalent, commits adultery, fornication or any act in violation of § 18.2-361, or offers to commit adultery, fornication or any act in violation of § 18.2-361 and thereafter does any substantial act in furtherance thereof, shall be guilty of being a prostitute, or prostitution, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Any person in Virginia, who offers money or its equivalent to another for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts as enumerated above and thereafter does any substantial act in furtherance thereof shall be guilty of solicitation of prostitution and shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
VA Code § 18.2-355. Taking, detaining, etc., person for prostitution,etc., or consenting thereto
Any person in Virginia, who:
(1) For purposes of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse, takes any person into, or persuades, encourages or causes any person to enter, a bawdy place, or takes or causes such person to be taken to any place against his or her will for such purposes; or,
(2) Takes or detains a person against his or her will with the intent to compel such person, by force, threats, persuasions, menace or duress, to marry him or her or to marry any other person, or to be defiled; or,
(3) Being parent, guardian, legal custodian or one standing in loco parentis of a person, consents to such person being taken or detained by any person for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse; is guilty of pandering, and shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
VA Code § 18.2-29. Criminal solicitation; penalty
Any person in Virginia, who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person to commit a felony other than murder, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. Any person age eighteen or older who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person under age eighteen to commit a felony other than murder, shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony. Any person who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person to commit a murder is guilty of a felony punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a term not less than five years or more than forty years.
VA Code § 18.2-357. Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute
Any person in Virginia, who shall knowingly receive any money or other valuable thing from the earnings of any male or female engaged in prostitution, except for a consideration deemed good and valuable in law, shall be guilty of pandering, punishable as a Class 4 felony.
VA Code § 18.2-356. Receiving money for procuring person
Any person in Virginia, who shall receive any money or other valuable thing for or on account of procuring for or placing in a house of prostitution or elsewhere any person for the purpose of causing such person to engage in unlawful sexual intercourse or any act in violation of § 18.2-361 shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
VA Code § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty
A. If any person in Virginia, carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the anus or by or with the mouth, or voluntarily submits to such carnal knowledge, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as provided in subsection B.
B. Any person who performs or causes to be performed cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus or anal intercourse upon or by his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, brother or sister, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony. However, if a parent or grandparent commits any such act with his child or grandchild and such child or grandchild is at least 13 but less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, such parent or grandparent is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
C. For the purposes of this section, parent includes step-parent, grandparent includes step-grandparent, child includes step-child and grandchild includes step-grandchild.
VA Code§ 18.2-350. Confinement of convicted prostitutes and persons violating §§ 18.2-347 through 18.2-349
Every person convicted of being a prostitute in Virginia, and every person convicted of violating any of the provisions of §§ 18.2-347 through 18.2-349 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; provided, however, that in any case in which a city or county farm or hospital is available for the confinement of persons so convicted, confinement may be in such farm or hospital, in the discretion of the court or judge.
VA Code § 18.2-348. Aiding prostitution nor illicit sexual intercourse
It shall be unlawful in Virginia, for any person or any officer, employee or agent of any firm, association or corporation, with knowledge of, or good reason to believe, the immoral purpose of such visit, to take or transport or assist in taking or transporting, or offer to take or transport on foot or in any way, any person to a place, whether within or without any building or structure, used or to be used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation or prostitution within this Commonwealth; or procure or assist in procuring for the purpose of illicit sexual intercourse, or any act violative of § 18.2-361, or to give any information or direction to any person with intent to enable such person to commit an act of prostitution.
VA Code § 18.2-347. Keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place; “bawdy place” defined
It shall be unlawful in Virginia, for any person to keep any bawdy place, or to reside in or at or visit, for immoral purposes, any such bawdy place. Each and every day such bawdy place shall be kept, resided in or visited, shall constitute a separate offense. In a prosecution under this section the general reputation of the place may be proved.
As used in this Code, “bawdy place” shall mean any place within or without any building or structure which is used or is to be used for lewdness, assignation or prostitution.
We have Virginia prostitution lawyers and solicitation attorneys and offices located in Fairfax, Manassas, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA, but our Virginia prostitution/solicitation defense attorneys provide legal representation to clients all throughout Virginia including but not limited to:
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It is important to seek a SRIS, P.C. Virginia sex offense lawyer if you have been charged with a sex crime. A sex crime conviction carries serious consequences, but there are solutions and defenses to these sex offense charges. The Virginia sex offense law lawyers of SRIS, P.C. have offices inFairfax, Manassas, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach and have extensive experience in firmly defending individuals charged with sex crimes in Virginia. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. sex crimes lawyer, please simply contact us via email or phone. A sex crimes attorney of SRIS, P.C. will gladly consult with you regarding your matter.
Why is it important to have legal representation?
Legal representation is critical in sex crimes cases because with the social sentiment following anyone accused of a sex crime, you need a sex offense law attorney who is not affected by public opinion, and who can advise you of rights and protections you may be unaware of. Regardless of the charge, you deserve an opportunity to explain your side of the story, and clear your good name.
A sex offense law lawyer of the Virginia Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. will question every part of the charge to force the prosecution to prove every element of its sex offense case. The Virginia sex offense law attorneys of SRIS, P.C. pledge to give relentless, aggressive representation to challenge every facet of the case so that you have the best defense possible.
The Virginia sex offense law lawyers at SRIS, P.C., represent and defend clients in a wide range of sexual offense law cases, including: rape, child molestation, date rape, FMS (False Memory Syndrome), indecent exposure, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, sex offender registration, possession of child pornography, sexual battery, lewd conduct, spousal rape, and statutory rape.
Clients receive individualized attention and professional legal representation.
At the Virginia Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., our sex offense law attorneys handle each legal matter tailored to the personal needs, concerns, and best interest of our clients. You can expect prompt replies to e-mails and phone calls . Our sex offense law attorneys in Virginia are committed to offering honest and sound advice. Most important, our Virginia sex offense law lawyers will defend and advocate your case aggressively and vigorously in the courtroom.
The Virginia sex crimes attorneys and law offices of SRIS, P.C., are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia, but our sphere of activity is statewide.
Our Virginia sex crimes attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
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The SRIS Law Group Virginia traffic ticket lawyers defend traffic tickets & speeding tickets throughout Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area & Western Virginia.
When you hire a Virginia traffic lawyer, you receive the experience and backing of a Virginia law firm that has a statewide presence throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia traffic law violations can have serious criminal consequences.
Although people don’t think of Virginia traffic violations as crimes, charges such as reckless driving, driving on suspended, etc can have serious criminal consequences. These crimes in Virginia are class 1 misdemeanors resulting in up to 12 months in jail and or up to a $2500 fine. Your license may be suspended when you receive several minor tickets or, in some cases, one serious ticket.
A conviction of a traffic offense such as reckless driving, speeding, or driving with a suspended license will result in fines. It could also affect your driving record as well as increase your insurance rates. The Virginia traffic law attorneys of SRIS, P.C., have the experience you need to prevent that from happening.
The Virginia traffic lawyers of SRIS, P.C. assist its clients with a variety of traffic violations, including: driving without a license, driving with a suspended license, speeding, aggressive driving, as well as reckless and careless driving.
Our Virginia traffic law attorneys have experience with difficult cases.
You should know many rights are available to you that are associated with Virginia traffic law violations, including the right to question the prosecution’s witnesses in court, even if they are Virginia police officers. The Virginia traffic law lawyers at SRIS, P.C. have the experience you need when you face traffic offense charges.
The Virginia traffic law attorneys and law offices of SRIS, P.C., are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia, but our sphere of activity is statewide including but not limited to:
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Our Virginia attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
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