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Crowley Peritz Law
10560 Main Street Suite 501 Fairfax, VA 22030» view map
Criminal Defense Law
Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience

Our lawyers are experts in a variety of misdemeanor and felony crimes. We understand that choosing the best criminal lawyer for your case is not a simple task.

800-916-2741
1. Matthew Crowley Fairfax, VA
  Attorney at Law - VA, 2003
  American University J.D. 2003
2. AboutCrowley Peritz Law
  Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience
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Bernard F. Crane

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Criminal, Traffic, Business & Trade, DUI-DWI

Bernard Crane graduated from George Washington University with a triple major in Criminal Justice, Sociology and Dramatic Art. He earned his JD degree... (more)

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800-753-4991

10521 Judicial Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

Seth Quint Peritz

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Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor

Attorney Seth Peritz practices criminal defense in Virginia and federal courts. He has been practicing since 2016, starting as a graduate fellow at th... (more)

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703-337-3773

10560 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

Scott R. Sexauer

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Criminal, Divorce, Consumer Bankruptcy, Litigation

Customer Satisfaction is Our Top Priority

Scott R. Sexauer is a native of Northern Virginia. He obtained his undergraduate and law school degrees from George Mason University. He has been in... (more)

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703-459-9956

10521 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Matthew Richard Crowley

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Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor

Matthew Crowley is a respected criminal and traffic defense attorney. With more than 17 years of experience, and having practiced throughout every ju... (more)

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800-916-2741

10560 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

Mary Margret Nerino

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, White Collar Crime

Mary Nerino is a practicing lawyer in the state of Virginia who handles criminal cases. She has tried cases in assault, drug charges, domestic viol... (more)

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703-940-1577

3900 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Alex Gordon

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Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Felony

Defense of DUI and criminal cases in Fairfax and Prince William County

We know that all people make mistakes. We look at our job as to try to help our clients minimize the impact of these errors upon there lives. Alex... (more)

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800-895-4831

10509 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Michael Andrew Robinson

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Criminal, Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Estate

Recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as a top Traffic & DWI Criminal Attorney, Robinson Law, PLLC is committed to delivering the best Criminal Def... (more)

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800-905-1580

10486 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA 22030

Alan Jay Cilman

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Criminal, Business, Accident & Injury

Alan Cilman is a practicing lawyer in the state of Virginia.

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800-726-4921

10474 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030

Matthew Stephen Kensky

Criminal, Traffic

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703-591-1336

10505 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Guy F. White

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Criminal, Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts

With over 25 years of experience in law, Attorney White has a broad range of expertise. Handling of criminal, DUI and traffic offenses with extens... (more)

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571-428-2047

9300 Grant Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110

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LEGAL TERMS

BOOKING

A quaint phrase that refers to the recording of an arrested person's name, age, address and reason for arrest when that person is brought to jail and placed beh... (more...)

A quaint phrase that refers to the recording of an arrested person's name, age, address and reason for arrest when that person is brought to jail and placed behind bars. Nowadays, the book is likely to be a computer. Usually, a mug shot and fingerprints are taken, and the arrestee's clothing and personal effects are inventoried and stored.

MISTRIAL

A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on ... (more...)

A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on a verdict (a hung jury) If a judge declares a mistrial in a civil case, he or she will direct that the case be set for a new trial at a future date. Mistrials in criminal cases can result in a retrial, a plea bargain or a dismissal of the charges.

BURDEN OF PROOF

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convi... (more...)

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convince the judge or jury 'by a preponderance of the evidence' that the plaintiff's version is true -- that is, over 50% of the believable evidence is in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, because a person's liberty is at stake, the government has a harder job, and must convince the judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.

OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recogni... (more...)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recognizance.' Only those with strong ties to the community, such as a steady job, local family and no history of failing to appear in court, are good candidates for 'OR' release. If the charge is very serious, however, OR may not be an option.

DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

A signed statement, sworn to be true by the signer, that will make the signer guilty of the crime of perjury if the statement is shown to be materially false --... (more...)

A signed statement, sworn to be true by the signer, that will make the signer guilty of the crime of perjury if the statement is shown to be materially false -- that is, the lie is relevant and significant to the case.

PROSECUTE

When a local District Attorney, state Attorney General or federal United States Attorney brings a criminal case against a defendant.

PLEA BARGAIN

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crim... (more...)

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crime (or fewer charges) than originally charged, in exchange for a guaranteed sentence that is shorter than what the defendant could face if convicted at trial. The prosecution gets the certainty of a conviction and a known sentence; the defendant avoids the risk of a higher sentence; and the judge gets to move on to other cases.

JURY NULLIFICATION

A decision by the jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. Jury nullification has always been an option for ... (more...)

A decision by the jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. Jury nullification has always been an option for juries in England and the United States, although judges will prevent a defense lawyer from urging the jury to acquit on this basis. Nullification was evident during the Vietnam war (when selective service protesters were acquitted by juries opposed to the war) and currently appears in criminal cases when the jury disagrees with the punishment--for example, in 'three strikes' cases when the jury realizes that conviction of a relatively minor offense will result in lifetime imprisonment.

IMPEACH

(1) To discredit. To impeach a witness' credibility, for example, is to show that the witness is not believable. A witness may be impeached by showing that he h... (more...)

(1) To discredit. To impeach a witness' credibility, for example, is to show that the witness is not believable. A witness may be impeached by showing that he has made statements that are inconsistent with his present testimony, or that he has a reputation for not being a truthful person. (2) The process of charging a public official, such as the President or a federal judge, with a crime or misconduct and removing the official from office.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Magruder v. Com.

... Because the procedure provided in Code Â§ 19.2-187.1 adequately protects a criminal defendant's rights under the Confrontation Clause and because the defendants in these appeals failed to utilize that procedure, we conclude that they waived the challenges under the ...

McCain v. Com.

... 335, 340, 288 SE2d 475, 478 (1982). Under well-settled principles of law, police officers may stop a person for the purpose of investigating possible criminal behavior even though no probable cause exists for an arrest. Terry, 392 US at 22, 88 S.Ct. 1868. ...

McMorris v. Com.

... This was all contemporaneous. Therefore[,] the robbery statute applies." In refusing McMorris' petition for appeal, the Court of Appeals concluded that the evidence established that McMorris shared the criminal intent of those who did steal Ottey's telephone and other items. ...

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BOOKING

MISTRIAL

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OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)

DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

PROSECUTE

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JURY NULLIFICATION

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McCain v. Com.

McMorris v. Com.

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