Drug Charge Defense Lawyers for Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Woodbridge, Manassas, Stafford and Fredericksburg, Virginia
The defense lawyers at Livesay & Myers, P.C. represent clients on drug charges of all types, including charges of manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance, as well as simple possession of a controlled substance.
Virginia has fairly high maximum penalties for simple drug possession charges and much higher penalties for drug distribution and/or possession with the intent to distribute. But the highest penalties are reserved for certain "continuing criminal enterprise" cases.
The penalties for these drug crimes in Virginia vary by drug type, the amount sold or possessed, and whether it is a first or subsequent offense-- but in general are quite high. Also, many of these offenses have mandatory minimums, giving judges little discretion on sentencing. Given that Virginia has eliminated parole, conviction on drug charges can be devastating. Therefore, it is critical that anyone facing these charges in Virginia hire an experienced criminal attorney as early as possible in the process.
Our Drug Crimes Lawyers
Livesay & Myers has a team of criminal lawyers across offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Fredericksburg, defending clients on drug charges throughout Northern Virginia. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today. |
