A felony charge in Virginia is a charge for which a person, if convicted, can be sentenced to more than one year in prison.  A felony conviction, further, results in the loss of certain civil rights, including the right to possess a firearm, the right to vote, the right to sit on a jury, and the right to hold public office.  In addition to the formal penalties, a felon often finds it more difficult to obtain a good job or to obtain certain occupational licenses.

Felonies frequently prosecuted in our local state courts include drug possession and distribution, malcious wounding, felony sexual assault charges, and various forms of grand larceny and credit card fraud.

If you have been charged with a felony, you need to retain the services of a trusted and experienced lawyer.  Even if you believe you are guilty, there may be some avenues your lawyer can use to avoid a felony conviction on your record or to avoid a lengthy prison sentence.  You will need a good lawyer - especially if you are not guilty - as innocent people can be convicted if their interests are not well-represented in court.

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