When you are facing misdemeanor or felony criminal charges, you quickly become aware of the importance of a qualified Virginia criminal defense lawyer. From questioning and investigation through an arrest, courtroom appearances and trial, your rights and reputation are in jeopardy every step of the way. However, when you hire a criminal attorney to represent you before the court, you are taking a critical step in building a successful defense.
Attorney Steve Duckett is an experienced litigator who is committed to providing the strongest possible legal help against misdemeanor and felony charges including assault, DUI, reckless driving, and more. When you need a Virginia criminal lawyer, you can put your trust in Steve Duckett. Conviction of any crime carries serious consequences. Even misdemeanors, often considered "minor" offenses, carry penalties including up to one year in jail.
For anyone looking at the possibility of a year behind bars, that punishment is anything but minor. Felony conviction carries a penalty exceeding one year in prison - in some cases, lifetime incarceration.
Attorney Steve Duckett is an experienced litigator who is committed to providing the strongest possible legal help against misdemeanor and felony charges including assault, DUI, reckless driving, and more. When you need a Virginia criminal lawyer, you can put your trust in Steve Duckett. Conviction of any crime carries serious consequences. Even misdemeanors, often considered "minor" offenses, carry penalties including up to one year in jail.
For anyone looking at the possibility of a year behind bars, that punishment is anything but minor. Felony conviction carries a penalty exceeding one year in prison - in some cases, lifetime incarceration.
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Steve Duckett was born and raised in Northern Virginia and has lived there all of his life, barring his time in college and law school.
Mr. Duckett graduated from the University of Richmond with a Political Science and Economics degree in 1994.
Since receiving his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana, he has practiced criminal law exclusively in the various courthouses of Northern Virginia, and is admitted to all courts in the Commonwealth.
Known for his proactive, innovative trial techniques and excellent client relations, Steve Duckett has experience successfully representing people from all walks of life, including CEO's, professional athletes, White House and Congressional staff, and many others.
Mr. Duckett graduated from the University of Richmond with a Political Science and Economics degree in 1994.
Since receiving his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana, he has practiced criminal law exclusively in the various courthouses of Northern Virginia, and is admitted to all courts in the Commonwealth.
Known for his proactive, innovative trial techniques and excellent client relations, Steve Duckett has experience successfully representing people from all walks of life, including CEO's, professional athletes, White House and Congressional staff, and many others.
The team at Steve Duckett Attorney at Law believes in giving back to our community.
That is why we frequently look for new ways to give back, such as our annual scholarship program or sponsoring local events.
For a list of our recent and upcoming community outreach initiatives, continue reading below.
Attorney Steve Duckett is proud to sponsor a scholarship that encourages awareness and active discussion about nature conservation in the digital age.
This $1,000 award will be given to one student who actively showcases his or her interest in saving the environment.
That is why we frequently look for new ways to give back, such as our annual scholarship program or sponsoring local events.
For a list of our recent and upcoming community outreach initiatives, continue reading below.
Attorney Steve Duckett is proud to sponsor a scholarship that encourages awareness and active discussion about nature conservation in the digital age.
This $1,000 award will be given to one student who actively showcases his or her interest in saving the environment.
Virginia is one of many states that combines assault and battery in the criminal context.
In the civil law world, assault refers to the act of threatening harm, and battery refers to the actual harm caused in an attack.
Virginia has simplified the law so that assault charges are designed to cover both concepts.
To prove that a defendant has committed an assault, a Northern Virginia prosecutor must prove several elements.
The prosecutor must prove that you intended to inflict harm on a person and that you took the necessary steps to make that harm happen.
In the civil law world, assault refers to the act of threatening harm, and battery refers to the actual harm caused in an attack.
Virginia has simplified the law so that assault charges are designed to cover both concepts.
To prove that a defendant has committed an assault, a Northern Virginia prosecutor must prove several elements.
The prosecutor must prove that you intended to inflict harm on a person and that you took the necessary steps to make that harm happen.
When you are charged with domestic violence in the Commonwealth of Virginia, it can seem as though your whole world is suddenly crashing down.
As if the domestic violence incident and the circumstances surrounding it aren't dire enough, the penalties associated with a domestic violence conviction could result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction on your permanent record, along with fines, jail time, probation, restraining orders or all of the above.
Such a conviction, particularly if it's classified as a felony, could make current and future employment, as well as obtaining a loan or housing, extremely difficult.
As if the domestic violence incident and the circumstances surrounding it aren't dire enough, the penalties associated with a domestic violence conviction could result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction on your permanent record, along with fines, jail time, probation, restraining orders or all of the above.
Such a conviction, particularly if it's classified as a felony, could make current and future employment, as well as obtaining a loan or housing, extremely difficult.
If you have been charged with a drug crime in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you probably have many questions.
Will you be required to serve a jail sentence?
If convicted, will you be faced with a misdemeanor or felony?
Will you be forced to pay fines, perform community service, or participate in a drug rehabilitation program?
What will your life be like from now on?
Will you lose your job, and perhaps have difficulty obtaining employment or even housing in the future?
While these are valid concerns for anyone facing drug charges in Virginia, your first order of business should be to determine how to fight the charges.
Will you be required to serve a jail sentence?
If convicted, will you be faced with a misdemeanor or felony?
Will you be forced to pay fines, perform community service, or participate in a drug rehabilitation program?
What will your life be like from now on?
Will you lose your job, and perhaps have difficulty obtaining employment or even housing in the future?
While these are valid concerns for anyone facing drug charges in Virginia, your first order of business should be to determine how to fight the charges.
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