Criminal, DUI, Traffic:

Blessing and Bell has a varied criminal practice with experience in representing people on matters such as capital murder, drug offenses, theft, assault, driving under the influence and traffic tickets. On any criminal matter we will explain the offense, what is necessary for the Commonwealth to prove in order to obtain a conviction, the range of punishment and where applicable preliminary (probable cause hearings), indictments, grand juries, jury trials, judge trials, the sentencing guidelines and plea negotiations.

At the time we discuss your problem with you, it would be helpful to have the following:
  • A copy of the traffic summons and/or criminal warrant against you.
  • Bond information.
  •  In the case of a DUI, blood or breath test results.
  • A copy of your 11-year driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles (even if you have not been driving for eleven years).
  • Your written summary of how you came to be charged.
  •  Names and addresses of any witnesses.
  • A summary of your criminal record, if you have one.

Fees are based upon the severity of the charges, number of charges, and facts of the case, among other factors.

When a person is arrested for a crime in the counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Linen burg, Nottoway, or Prince Edward for an offense where jail time could be received, they will most likely be taken to Piedmont Regional Jail.

Contact Information for Piedmont Regional Jail Telephone Number: (434) 392-1601
 Inmate mailing address;  P.O. Drawer 388, Farmville, Virginia  23901

Other Local Jails:

Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
510 Ninth Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
Phone Number: 434-847-3100  

Charlotte County Jail.
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
Phone Number: 434-542-5141  

Mecklenburg County Jail.
P.O. Box 390
Boydton, Virginia  23917
Phone Number: 434-738-6171  

Powhatan County Jail.
State Farm, Virginia  23160
Phone Number: 804-598-4251  

Riverside Regional Jail.
1000 River Road
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone Number: 804-524-6600

Expungements:

Criminal charges can have a serious impact on your life – even if the charges are ultimately dismissed.  An arrest on your record may limit your ability to find a job, gain admission to a school or obtain housing.  Expungements can reduce the long-term consequences of your arrest, making it more difficult for potential employers or landlords to access the information and use it against you.

At Blessing and Bell, we help people who have been charged with crimes seal their criminal records through expungement.  Contact our office to day to discuss your options with our criminal defense attorneys.

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