If you or a loved one has been arrested or accused of a crime in Virginia, we urge you to exercise your Constitutional right to remain silent and seek legal advice immediately. Attorney William M. Ryland of Ryland & Merchak served as a prosecutor for over ten years, and has the ability and experience to defend the toughest criminal case. Our law firm handles cases ranging from driving under the influence and traffic offenses to the most serious felonies. Examples of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges include:

• Arson
• Assault and battery
• Burglary and robbery
• Drug and narcotic crimes
• Domestic battery and domestic violence
• Driving on suspended license
• Drunk driving - DUI-DWI
• Federal and state criminal charges
• Felonies and misdemeanors
• Firearms and weapon offenses
• Habitual offenders
• Juvenile offenses
• Murder and manslaughter
• Sex offenses
• Theft offenses and property crimes
• Traffic charges
• White collar crimes

We understand that individuals and families facing drunk driving charges in Virginia are probably feeling angry and frightened about what has taken place. Those feelings are understandable because the consequences of a drunk driving conviction in Virginia are serious. Possible sanctions include:

• Alcohol highway safety school
• Arrest and alcohol treatment costs
• Cancellation of insurance
• Community service and probation
• Criminal record
• Fines and forfeitures
• Increased insurance rates
• Jail or prison sentence
• Suspension or loss of driver's license
• Vehicle forfeiture or loss

In addition to drunk driving charges, we also defend individuals charged with a variety of state and local traffic offenses in Virginia. Examples include:

• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Accidents
• Driving on suspended license
• Operating without insurance
• All other driving violations

We offer clients throughout Northern Virginia the following:

• Initial consultations with an attorney
• Personal care and attention
• Contingent fees in injury cases - no recovery means no attorney fees
• Affordable hourly and fixed fees in other cases

Ryland & Merchak, P.C. serves clients in Manassas Park, Stafford, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington in northern Virginia. We also serve clients in Prince William County, Loudoun County and Fauquier County. To learn more about the lawyers at Ryland & Merchak please contact us at our office in Woodbridge, Virginia today, 703-491-6400.