Felony & Misdemeanor Offenses

At Biberaj & Snow, Buta Biberaj, Matthew Snow, and Eric Demetriades are experienced criminal defense lawyers who can provide legal representation for all criminal violations, including misdemeanor, felony and drug offenses. We draw upon our combined 25 years of criminal trial experience in Leesburg and Loudoun County Virginia to aggressively, professionally and successfully defend the rights of our clients, both adults and juveniles.

Anyone, even you, can be charged with a criminal offense. It may be brought by mistake or misidentification, by your association with others, or by right. If you believe yourself to be exposed to criminal prosecution, be it during an investigation, arrest or formal charging, you should immediately seek the assistance of an experienced attorney. A knowledgeable attorney can counsel you through the legal process, ensure that your Constitutional rights are protected, mitigate your exposure and establish your innocence.

Criminal offenses are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. The distinction between them is based upon severity of possible punishment: misdemeanors are punishable by less than 1 year in jail; felonies are punishable by more than 1 year in prison. In addition, a misdemeanor or felony is divided into one of the following classes:

Misdemeanors	Felonies
Class 1: 0 - 12mos; up to $2,500 fine	Class 1: Death
Class 2: 0 - 6 mos; up to $1,000 fine	Class 2: 20yrs - Life; up to $100,000 fine
Class 3: up to $500 fine	Class 3: 5yrs - 20yrs; up to $100,000 fine
Class 4: up to $250 fine	Class 4: 2yrs - 10yrs; up to $100,000 fine
	Class 5: 1yr - 10yrs; up to $2,500 fine
	Class 6: 0yrs - 5yrs; up to $2,500 fine
Class "U": "unclassified" offense (misdemeanor or felony), which means the range of punishment does not fit a standard class - set by statute.

For more information, please visit our Articles page. Some of the articles that may be of interest to you include, but are not limited to:

From Arrest to Trial: The Virginia Criminal Court Process

Biberaj & Snow attorneys are all active members of Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) and the Loudoun Criminal Defense Bar (LCDBA).

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Disclaimer: This information is intended for general interest only. It is not intended to be nor should it be deemed as legal advice. Please consult with one of our experienced attorneys at Biberaj & Snow for the best advice specific to your needs.

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Felony & Misdemeanor Offenses