Criminal defense. Devine & Connell accepts cases of clients accused of every type of offense, from minor traffic matters to white-collar crime to murder. The attorneys at Devine & Connell frequently represent clients charged or suspected of crimes, including allegations of:

Larceny/theft/concealment
Assault
Forgery
Credit card offenses
Drug possession and distribution
Malicious wounding
Arson
Rape and sex offenses
Robbery
Firearm offenses
Fraud
Murder/manslaughter
Stalking
Malicious wounding
Burglary/burglarious tools
Embezzlement
Destruction of property
Computer crimes
False documents
Conspiracy

Traffic law. Devine & Connell accepts cases of clients accused of every type of traffic offense. If your driving privileges have been terminated or suspended, Devine & Connell can assist you in restoring your right to drive. The attorneys at Devine & Connell routinely represent clients charged with minor and serious traffic offenses, including charges of:

Driving under the influence/while intoxicated (DUI/DWI)
Reckless driving
Driving after having been declared an habitual offender
Driving on a suspended license
Speeding
Hit & run
Eluding police

Collateral consequences of criminal charges. In many cases, Devine & Connell can assist clients who face collateral consequences of criminal convictions or charges. Devine & Connell may pursue habeas corpus, expungement, pardon, restoration of driving privileges, or other avenues to relieve or mitigate the effects of criminal convictions or charges upon the lives of clients. Devine & Connell can advise clients of the potential impact of criminal charges, convictions, or even defenses on clients' immigration status.

Appeals. Devine & Connell accepts appeals to the Court of Appeals of Virginia, Supreme Court of Virginia, and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Recent cases include appeals of perjury, attempted capital murder, aggravated malicious wounding, larceny, and rape convictions, as well as denial of a Freedom of Information Act request.