Alleviating The Unknown Facing a criminal charge is scary, particularly when you don’t know the full repercussions you could face. I know the law. I can help alleviate your concerns and find the best options available for your situation. Contact Me Today Handling Traffic Ticket, DUI And Drug Crime Defense For Southwest Virginia Individuals facing traffic or criminal charges likely have a lot of questions and concerns. How many points will I receive on my driver’s license? Will I go to jail? An experienced criminal defense attorney can help answer these and many other pressing questions you have to help alleviate the unknown. A defense lawyer can also provide much needed support and help to mitigate the consequences you face. A Criminal Defense Attorney Who Knows Both Sides Of The Law Clemonslawps I am solo practitioner Will Clemons. For almost a decade, I have handled countless criminal defense cases, many similar to yours. At the Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, I was an assistant commonwealth’s attorney and then an assistant public defender at the Pulaski Public Defender’s Office. I know both sides of the law and am familiar with many of the players involved in the process. Defense Against A Wide Range Of Charges Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony, I can help defend against: Traffic tickets, such as speeding or failure to obey a traffic signal Criminal traffic violations, such as DUI and reckless driving Drug offenses, such as marijuana and methamphetamine possession and distribution I understand your concerns and your anxiety about an indefinite future. When you meet with me I will answer all of your questions and explain the options for your situation. Whether you are a college student facing a DUI charge, truck driver facing a license suspension or parent of a teen who got caught up in the law, I can utilize my experience to help you.
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