Have You Been the Victim of a Crime?

Our Fairfax Victims’ Rights Lawyers Are Ready to Help

If you’ve been the victim of a crime, you might be wondering about your legal rights and responsibilities. You may also be wondering if justice will be served and what resources are available to you. Carroll & Nuttall, PLLC is here to help you navigate the legal system, ensure you understand victims’ rights in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and give you a voice in court. We can also help you access valuable resources via the Virginia Victims Fund and all other avenues that are available to you.

We understand it can be hard to talk about what happened to you, but when you confide in us, we will stand by your side through the entire legal process. The lawyer you speak to during your initial consultation will be the one who represents your best interests in court.

Call us at (703) 952-5801 to start getting to know your advocate today.

Victims’ Rights in Virginia

All crime victims are entitled to fairness, dignity, respect, and sensitivity in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Under § 19.2-11.01 of the Code of Virginia, the victims and witnesses of crimes are also afforded certain rights.

Victims have rightsto:

After experiencing a crime, dealing with the legal system can be the last thing you want to go through. As such, you may want to retain an advocate to help you protect your rights and navigate courtroom proceedings and restitution.

Understanding Restitution

Crime victims can suffer countless physical and emotional losses. The defendant may be ordered to repay you, or you may be eligible for restitution under the Virginia Victims Fund. If someone stole from you, the Commonwealth may also return your property once criminal proceedings end.

You may be entitled to restitution for:

To qualify for restitution under the Virginia Victims Fund, you must report the crime promptly and cooperate with law enforcement agencies and the courts. You must also be innocent of illegal activity and provocation at the time of the crime. In many cases, you can receive restitution even if the defendant (person who allegedly committed the crime) is not convicted.

While no amount of money will change what happened, having the right financial resources can alleviate economic burdens and make it easier to move forward.

How Our Victims’ Rights Attorneys Can Help

You may be asked to testify in court or make a statement under oath to help prosecutors convict the defendant. This can be a stressful experience without an advocate or attorney on your side.

Our Fairfax victims’ rights attorneys can help you:

• Address subpoenas
• Prepare to testify in court
• Speak to the deputy district attorney and the judge
• Communicate at a sentencing hearing
• Calculate and collect restitution