Criminal Law

When an individual has been charged with criminal conduct, it is important to seek out and to obtain experienced and competent legal advice. Your future will depend upon it. Sherwin Jacobs has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years in both the federal and state courts. He is knowledgeable and experienced in working with federal, state and local prosecutors.

All aspects of the case will be reviewed. Issues regarding improper or illegal search and seizure, failure to properly provide a defendant's Miranda warnings, improperly obtained confessions and lack of probable cause to arrest are just a few of the issues surrounding any criminal case which need to be scrutinized. Other cases may involve illegal entry by law enforcement into a residence, an illegal motor vehicle search, improperly obtained confessions, improperly gathered evidence or wrongful traffic stops. It is at these times that the rights of the individual are paramount and they must be protected.

Over the years Sherwin Jacobs has on many occasions successfully argued these issues and more in both the trial and the appellate courts of Virginia; the rights of the individual were upheld and the charges were dismissed.

Federal and state drug cases
Federal and state felonies and misdemeanors of all types
Traffic violations including DUIs, reckless driving and driving without a license

There is no consultation fee for matters involving criminal law.