Virginia Assault & Battery Lawyer
Serving Fairfax, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington, and Alexandria
The Commonwealth of Virginia takes assault and battery charges very seriously. From domestic violence allegations to aggravated, malicious wounding charges, you want a criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights, using negotiation and litigation to get you the best possible results. At the Fairfax law offices of Karen Scarborough, we have over seventeen years of experience protecting the rights of the accused.
Karen Scarborough, Attorney at Law ∙ Criminal Defense Lawyer
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There are a variety of charges that fall under the general category of assault and battery, and they range from felonies to misdemeanors. An assault and battery charge is only a misdemeanor, but there are more serious charges, such as unlawful wounding, that are felonies. In all our cases, we conduct extensive investigations, preparing all witnesses for trial. We also attempt to reduce the charges you face, in order to minimize the potential consequences. She has obtained hundreds of dispositions for her clients that resulted in a dismissal of the charges. We represent clients in the following assault cases:
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Aggravated Assault
- Malicious Wounding
- Unlawful Wounding
- Gang Related Charges
In addition to handling cases in criminal court, we are familiar with the challenges of juvenile assault and battery cases as well.
Domestic Violence
Ms. Scarborough will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and your freedom. Moreover, she will fight to get you acquitted of the charges. Through her sound analysis of the evidence both for and against you she can determine if it in your best interest to arrange a plea agreement or proceed to trial. She has obtained hundreds of dispositions for her clients that resulted in a dismissal of the charges. She will keep you informed of your alternatives for dismissal or minimizing charges.
Her clients often hold top-level security clearances that can be jeopardized if a client is convicted. Her experience and effective approach in defending a client charged with these offenses more often than not, results in no criminal conviction, therefore no criminal record. She has sound experience in representing parents charged with Child Abuse or Neglect with a large number of dispositions resulting in reuniting the family, and the children being returned to the parents
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You can fight your assault and battery charge. At the Fairfax, Virginia law offices of Karen Scarborough, we have been protecting the rights of the accused for over seventeen years. Contact us today for a free initial phone consultation and find out how we can help you.
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