What to know if charged with firearm or gun offense (2 min.)
Your life or the life of a loved one is on the line. The most important decision you can make is which attorney will handle your defense.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, your whole world has been turned upside down. KP&M can help you make sense of the complicated rules of court and criminal procedure. KP&M’s attorneys have successfully defended criminal defendants in state and federal courts throughout Virginia. We have obtained jury acquittals as well as court dismissals of serious felony charges in both federal and state courts. KP&M can provide an aggressive, experienced attorney to work for you. Our attorneys defend all types of criminal charges, including:
Drug offenses
Firearm offenses
Assault and battery/malicious wounding
Health care fraud/bank fraud/ money laundering
Robbery
Breaking and entering
Drug and firearm offenses carry some of the harshest penalties and are actively prosecuted by state and federal law enforcement. For more information on drug and firearm offenses, please see our Drug Offenses page.
Assault and battery is a misdemeanor charge that typically arises out of a simple argument that escalates to a physical altercation. Self-defense is a typical defense to such charges but will depend on which party is the physical aggressor. The amount of force used is also an important factor. Malicious wounding is a felony offense and typically requires the use of a weapon or means of causing great bodily harm. Both offenses carry serious penalties, including jail time. KP&M can analyze your case and help you or your loved one put forth the best possible defense.
Health care fraud and bank fraud charges often involve complex schemes of billing or financial reporting and carry serious penalties. In today’s uncertain financial landscape, the FBI and state financial fraud investigators often prosecute these crimes and have vast resources at their disposal. KP&M’s knowledgeable and aggressive attorneys can help you quickly level the playing field and protect all that you and your family have worked for. If you have been charged with a financial fraud you need attorneys on your side that will fight for you, your family and your reputation.
Robbery and breaking and entering are both felony offenses that carry serious jail sentences upon conviction. Often, the prosecutor will attempt to use forensic evidence (fingerprints, DNA evidence, hair fibers, etc.) to prove the case. The prosecutor may also use evidence of prior similar crimes or a confession to law enforcement officers. The attorneys at KP&M know how to analyze and attack such evidence in order to get the best possible result in your case.