Ask Attorney Sheryl Shane

04/11/2026

Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane, located in the heart of Fairfax County, with easy access to the surrounding counties.
When charged with a crime in the Commonwealth of Virginia, your lawyer should really review possible defenses and mitigating factors with you based on the facts and evidence of your case. Some things to consider, depending on the alleged crime(s) are:

1. Alibi
2. Claim of Right
3. Duress
4. Entrapment
5. Self- Defense
6. Right to Arm
7. Accident
8. It never happened
9. Mental illness
10. Autism

Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane serving The Fairfax County Criminal Courthouse, located just across the street, as well as courthouses in the surrounding counties of Prince William, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Fauquier.

Fairfax areas served include: Tysons, Vienna, Oakton, Annandale, Reston, Fairfax City, Springfield, Braddock, Chantilly, Herndon, McLean, Centreville, Lorton, George Mason, Burke, Fairfax Station, Mount Vernon, and Great Falls.

Vienna, Herndon, and Fairfax City have their own district courts. Fairfax County Judges preside.

04/05/2026

Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney Near Me – A Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane

Are you facing a serious criminal charge?
Who do you want to defend you?

Choice No. 1 or Choice No. 2
1) A large firm which passes cases to junior attorneys, or
2) Someone like Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane who runs a solo boutique-style business – providing personal hands-on representation throughout the entire process to her clients. An attorney with 31 years plus courtroom experience. A lawyer who knows how to be strong and aggressive and soft and well-spoken when required. An attorney who will take challenges that others may not want to handle.
A criminal attorney who is very familiar with local Fairfax court policies and procedures and feels at ease in the courtrooms. An attorney who has practiced before judges and dealt with prosecutors consistently and over a long period of time.
Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane has a long history handling tough, serious, and complex cases. She maintains high quality star reviews across the internet even taking into consideration she represents tough to win cases – because she believes everyone deserves a fair chance.

Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane serving Fairfax areas such as Fairfax City, Vienna, Oakton, Tysons, Springfield, Burke, Great Falls, McLean, Fairfax Station, Annandale, Falls Church, and Alexandria.

03/28/2026

COURTHOUSE EXPERIENCE AND FAMILIAR WITH LOCAL PROCEDURES

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SHERYL SHANE – provides services as a criminal defense attorney in the Northern Virginia counties including but not limited to Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, Alexandria, Stafford, Warren, Wi******er, Frederick, and Spottsyvania. Not only does this criminal lawyer handle the main courthouses – but she also services some of the smaller city and town local courts - such as Fairfax City, Falls Church, Vienna, and Herndon.

31+ YEARS LITIGATING IN THE COURTS

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY practices at The General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, Circuit Court and Court of Appeals.
Focus on Serious Felonies and simple misdemeanors.
Best thought: Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Let me guide you with a strong hand through this scary process and let’s work together to attain the best result.
Feel free to come in for a consult. Let’s get to know one another. Let’s build upon my win/win record to help you!
Attorney Sheryl Shane – Fairfax Criminal Attorney

02/28/2026

What do you need from your criminal lawyer?

02/01/2026

Quick note for the day:

What should you do if being criminally investigated or you have been charged with a crime in The Commonwealth of Virginia?

Whether you are guilty or not – hire a great criminal defense attorney fast. Pick someone you trust who will be a straight talker with you – an attorney who explains the facts, the law, and the strategy. Learn the procedures. Choose an attorney who provides a solid hands-on approach. Keep updated at all times.

Next, step back and let your defense attorney be your guide. Ask questions – but be patient. Understand that although you want everything done today – the process may take some time. Especially if you want to win….and understand that patience is a virtue and is very important here.

Lastly, follow Attorney Sheryl Shane’s lead and her advice - and observe what great outcomes may be in store for you!

Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane

Serving Northern Virginia Commonwealth Courts

01/16/2026

What happens if you are driving way above the speed limit as to constitute reckless driving and then all of a sudden you hear police siren and look back in rear view mirror and see law enforcement’s lights flashing – they are telling you to stop – you push your foot harder on the gas pedal – you are now being chased – you try to get off the high way to get away– you hit a street sign – the collision is bad – you take off and run into private back yards…. If you are caught and no one is killed - you are possibly looking at Criminal statutes:

Reckless Driving: Va. Statute 46.2-862
Eluding: Va. Statute 46.2-817
Hit & Run: Va. Statute 46.2-894

You need a seasoned criminal defense attorney – a fighter!
Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane serving Northern Virginia counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford, Frederick, Fauquier, Arlington, and Alexandria.

Attorney Sheryl Shane handles serious felonies as well as simple misdemeanors.

Telephone (703) 582-8119 or 703 503 4448.

The Defense You Need When Everything’s at Stake.

01/10/2026

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SHERYL SHANE
“This Attorney just read an article relating to the Fairfax Police using a police activated drone to investigate a man making threats with a bow and arrow in an outside public area.
The equipment used is meant to provide a quicker response time and provides real time footage.
The reality is that law enforcement may be able to gather evidence easier to build a case or de-escalate matters and save lives and health. The challenge is the invasion of privacy. There are cameras everywhere now documenting our everyday lives. Where does it begin and where does it end?
What do you think? Should we be filmed every move we make? What happened to consent?
Attorney Sheryl Shane serves in the Virginia Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford, Fauquier, and Frederick.

01/07/2026

The December holidays of 2025 have come to end and we have entered the New Year of 2026. It is a start of new beginnings for some but unfortunately there are those who have been charged with different types of larceny and fraud who now have been summoned to appear in court. If you or someone you know requires the best criminal defense representation for cases involving:
• Larceny from a person valued over $5.00
• Simple larceny of goods over $1,000.00
• Selling or receiving stolen goods
• Simple larceny of goods under $1,000.00 of value (excluding
directly from a person)
• Concealment or shoplifting
• Larceny of a firearm
• Refusal to return leased property
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle
• Larceny by false pretense
• Fraud
• Obtaining goods by false pretences
• Forgery
• Uttering
• Embezzlement
Please feel to call Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane. She possesses 31+ years of legal experience under her belt. An extremely high success rate. And she serves the entire Northern Virginia area.

12/19/2025

Question: What does it mean to be charged with Criminal Eluding in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

Answer: Under Virginia Code Ann. 46.2-817 – once a driver of a motor vehicle receives a visible or audible signal from a law enforcement officer to stop his or her vehicle – he or she must obey. To disregard may turn into a crime. One may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. You may also lose your privilege to drive not only by the court but also by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Virginia Criminal Attorney - Sheryl Shane serves courts in the counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Stafford, Loudoun, Frederick, and Alexandria.

Tel. (703) 582-8119

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12/17/2025

Does The Commonwealth of Virginia have an Implied Consent Statute?

Yes, Virginia Code Ann. 18.2-268.2 addresses Implied Consent to post arrest testing to determine alcohol or drug or both in one’s blood if you are suspected to be driving under the influence. An officer may charge that the suspect is deemed to have consented to a breadth or blood test after being arrested for a DUI or DWI. The accused should be given opportunity to observe the analysis process. The tests should be administered in a timely manner.

Virginia Criminal Attorney Sheryl Shane serves in the counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, and surrounding areas.

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