Virginia Wrongful Conviction Lawyer

Virginia Wrongful Conviction Attorney

Thousands of people have been wrongly convicted across the country in a system overly focused on finality and defined by official indifference to innocence and error. That includes in the state of Virginia. If you or a loved one has experienced this, a Virginia wrongful conviction lawyer can help.

The number of innocent people incarcerated in the United States is unknown, but some studies suggest a rate of 6% of the prison population. The rate of exonerations continues to rise, revealing an unreliable system of criminal justice. A lack of accountability for police and prosecutors, reliance on junk science and mistaken eyewitnesses are significant contributors to wrongful convictions that have undermined the credibility of our system and ruined the lives of innocent men and women.

Experienced Wrongful Conviction Representation

In and outside of the courtroom, Pfeiffer Rudolf fights to secure accountability for wrongful convictions across the US.  Throughout the decades of our firm’s operation, we have successfully helped many past clients secure compensation for wrongful convictions, and our many professional partnerships with various nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups have helped victims of wrongful convictions reintegrate back into normal life.

Our firm excels at resolving challenging cases, and we often are required to thoroughly examine years or even decades of legal records in our efforts to seek some measure of justice. When you are attempting to right the wrong of an unjust conviction, the process is extremely challenging, time-consuming, and demanding for all parties involved.

Pfeiffer Rudolf works closely with our clients to carefully examine all the details of their cases and accurately determine the reason behind their wrongful convictions. Many wrongful convictions are revealed to be the results of official misconduct, or intentional and/or reckless actions by law enforcement. Whatever your case requires, trust our firm to represent you through all stages of your case.

Understanding Wrongful Convictions

If you have been wrongfully convicted of any crime in the state, it is easy to feel as though the system has failed you or that the parties involved in your case have conspired against you unfairly. Wrongful convictions happen for many reasons, including:

• Mistaken identity. Many people have unfortunately been subjected to wrongful prosecution simply because they matched the description of a subject and/or were in the wrong place at the worst possible time.
• False allegations. Unfortunately, many people are prosecuted simply because they have been falsely accused of a crime. The criminal justice system seeks to minimize or prevent harm to victims whenever possible, and this typically means siding with accusers whenever illegal misconduct has been alleged.
• Problems with evidence. Any evidence that is to be used against a defendant charged with a crime must be credible, admissible, and collected in a lawful manner. Wrongful prosecutions can occur when evidence was mishandled, tainted, or collected in an unlawful manner.
• Official misconduct. It is possible for wrongful prosecution to occur due to intentional misconduct by police. Mishandling or planting evidence, illegally coercing confessions, incentivizing witnesses, or violating a suspect’s constitutional rights are just a few examples of how official misconduct might lead to wrongful prosecution in the United States.

What to Expect From Your Virginia Wrongful Conviction Lawyer

Pfeiffer Rudolf has the professional resources, skills, and experience to handle the most challenging wrongful conviction cases in the state. When you secure our firm’s representation, we will do everything we can to help you approach the proceedings ahead of you with confidence. Our firm has successfully represented many wrongful conviction cases, and we are ready to leverage this experience for you.

Pfeiffer Rudolf can provide the comprehensive and compassionate legal counsel you need, whether you are seeking justice on your own behalf or on behalf of a wrongfully convicted family member. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.