An experienced criminal law firm, Johnson & Flores, P.C. has represented clients on a wide spectrum of Misdemeanor and Felony charges. Our firm always puts the client’s best interests and personal liberties above all else. Our law firm will work tirelessly to provide you with the best possible outcome given the facts of the case and criminal charges against you.

When you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how trivial you may feel the charge may be, your freedom is still on the line. You cannot afford to delay, you must retain an experienced Virginia criminal attorney from the moment you are charged.

Misdemeanors

These criminal charges have a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Your trial is typically on the date listed on your warrant, summons or ticket.  Misdemeanor charges range from Assault & Battery (fights) to Reckless Driving (no, it's not a traffic ticket, it is a criminal charge). It is imperative that you contact an attorney as soon as possible so that we can properly prepare your case prior to your court date. The defense is usually only permitted one continuance in a case, so we prefer not to waste it due to a timing issue.

Felonies

Felony charges can be the most difficult matters anyone can face. Convictions can result in some very serious and negative ramifications, so it pays to have an experienced trial defense attorney on your side.  Currently, Johnson and Flores is only handling a limited number of felony cases.  We limit the number of felony cases we accept each month so that our attorneys can focus on each individual case and give it their full attention.

We take each case very seriously. A felony case requires the attorney to set aside a significant amount of time to focus on the case investigation and witness credibility.  Trial preparation for felony cases is more involved than in misdemeanor cases! When compared with the possible loss of liberty (incarceration for several months), our fees are very reasonable and reflect the actual attorney hours worked on the case, in order to prevent the felony conviction.

Felony charges can range from 1 year in prison, to life in prison. These charges typically entail a multi-step judicial process. The first step is the Pre-liminary Hearing that is heard in the General District Court on the date listed on your warrant. The prosecution need only prove probable cause (more likely than not) that the crime charged in the warrant took place. This is a lower standard than the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard that is required at trial. 

If your case is certified in the General District Court, you must be present at Term Day in the Circuit Court for the setting of your trial date. Your trial will take place in the Circuit Court. You have the option of a Jury trial or a Non-Jury trial. We will discuss which option will best serve you given the facts of your case.

Johnson & Flores represents clients on the following criminal charges:

DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving	Drug Charges
Reckless Driving	Theft/Extortion/Burglary/Robbery
Assault/Battery	Resisting Arrest
Sex Crimes	Parole Violations
Larceny/Theft	other Felonies
Money Laundering/Fraud	other Misdemeanors