Charlottesville, Virginia Criminal Defense
Tested Virginia Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer with offices in Charlottesville and Lake Monticello
What we do for criminally charged defendants
Tucker Griffin Barnes understands the emotional turmoil that surrounds an arrest. We make it our mission to reduce the stress as much as possible. André Hakes, our Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer, thoroughly investigates every charge, keeps you updated on all of your available options and the status of your case, and works toward the best possible outcome.
Clients trust our Charlottesville criminal defense attorney for her skills and proven record of success when their situation seems hopeless.
She aggressively defends clients in a wide range of criminal matters throughout Virginia, including the following types of felonies and misdemeanors:
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Recent Awards and Recognition:
- Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2011 Daily Progress.
- Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, 2011 C-Ville.
- Voted Charlottesville's "No.1 Family Lawyer," 2010 Albemarle Family Magazine.
- Recognized in BestAttorneyOnline.com for "Best Accident & Injury Law Firms" in Va.
- Recognized in Guaranteed Lawyers for our "Personal Injury Practice."
- Recognized in the Super Lawyers "Virginia Rising Stars" list.
- Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's 2011 "Directory of Distinguished Attorneys."
Recent local headlines resulting from several successful criminal defense cases
[The results obtained under one set of circumstances cannot be a predictor of future results.]
- Man found innocent of embezzling from Little League - Daily Progress, May 6, 2010
- FREE MAN: Morris avoids 2nd murder trial - The Hook, August 27, 2009
- Unenforceable: Unshoveled sidewalk cases thrown out - The Hook, March 16, 2010
[The results obtained under one set of circumstances cannot be a predictor of future results.]
Our Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer
Frequently asked questions about Virginia criminal law
The police asked me to come down to the station and just talk with them. Should I?
Do not speak with the police until you have an attorney. Miranda rights don't apply until you are actually in custody or arrested. To avoid them, the police "ask" you to come down to the station "voluntarily" to "clear things up."
They put you in a little room with hidden cameras and microphones, where you are being videotaped without your knowing it. They use psychological interrogation techniques to get you to say things that may hurt you later in court.
They are allowed to lie to you.
You are not allowed to lie to them. How do you protect yourself? Don't talk. Get a lawyer.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a maximum of 12 months in jail. Felonies are more serious crimes for which the maximum penalty exceeds 12 months, and for which time is usually served in a prison system, rather than the local jail.
Behaviors punishable only by fine, such as traffic tickets, are sometimes not considered crimes at all, but "infractions".
Should I contact an attorney if I am under investigation but have not been charged?
Absolutely. Representation at an early stage in a case can sometimes prevent charges from being filed. Also, having had an attorney early, during the pre-charging investigation, can greately increase your chances of winning in court if you are charged later.
What is your fee structure?
We handle cases on a flat fee or hourly basis. We will often be able to talk to you on the phone and quote you a flat fee for misdemeanors, traffice infractions and pre-charging felonies. In some charged felony cases, we can quote a fee over the phone. In others, we may need to meet with you or your family and gather further information. We do consultations at an hourly rate - currently $250/hour. At the end of the consultation, we can determine the appropriate fee structure for your case, and you can evaluate our services and decide if you want to hire us to defend your case.
Tucker Griffin Barnes - Where deep insight equals powerful advantage.
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Please contact Tucker Griffin Barnes in Charlottesville, VA, or Lake Monticello, VA, when you need legal advice. We have helped people in many areas of the law, including those injured in an automobile accident, car accident, tractor trailer accident and on the job.
We are a full-service law firm and represent clients in matters ranging from personal injury, workers compensation, and Social Security Disability to criminal law, divorce, and real estate.
Our geographic reach is broad. We provide legal services all over the state of Virginia, but especially to locations in our immediate area: Charlottesville, Crozet, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Scottsville, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Stanardsville, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Albemarle Co., Greene Co., Madison Co., Culpeper Co., Orange Co., Fluvanna Co., Louisa Co., Nelson Co. and Augusta Co.
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