Virginia Beach, Virginia, Criminal Law Lawyers
Have you ever struggled to accomplish a task on the first try, and found you were better on the second try? Were you even better on the third or fourth attempt?
At the Virginia Beach, Virginia, criminal law and criminal defense law firm of The Law Offices of Patrick D. Lowder, P.C., we're past the beginning stages in our handling of criminal defense. In fact, our two-member attorney team has handled hundreds of cases, and has a combined 35 years of experience. When we take your case, we are prepared at the onset to use all available legal options and to fight for your acquittal or negotiate for greatly reduced charges. Have you been accused of:
- Shoplifting, petite larceny or grand larceny? A theft of $200 or less can lead to one year in jail and a $2,200 fine, as well as restitution expense and two to three years of probation. Legal consequences increase with larger monetary amounts. We have handled many theft cases.
- Assault and battery? We can provide aggressive defense of all assault-related charges, including malicious wounding, assault by mob, simple assault, unwanted touching, sexual battery, aggravated assault, rape and assault on a law enforcement officer. We are familiar with court sentencing guidelines and are experienced at negotiating with prosecutors regarding violent crimes.
- Destruction of property and trespassing? Charges of damaging cars and other property, and of trespassing, are common. If you face charges of property destruction, of trespassing on posted property or of returning to a mall or home you have been ordered to avoid, we can help.
In their combined experience, firm attorney Patrick Lowder and of-counsel attorney David Hay have handled hundreds of criminal cases; we are familiar with commonwealth attorneys and judges, and Mr. Lowder brings expertise in the chemical analysis of evidence. For more information on how we can help you fight your criminal charges, contact our firm for a free initial phone consultation.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding criminal law and criminal defense, contact our firm. We accept credit cards, charge reasonable rates, offer payment plans, speak French and work with Spanish interpreters whenever needed. We are conveniently located right off I-264 next to Mount Trashmore. To contact us, call 757-962-1189 or 757-428-8488.
