Case Results
Results From a Small Sample of the Thousands of Cases Attorney Sheryl Shane Has Handled Over the Last 31 Years
Attorney Sheryl Shane has built a respected reputation over more than three decades by successfully defending clients facing a wide range of complex and serious criminal charges. Her extensive courtroom experience, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to justice have led to favorable outcomes in jurisdictions throughout Northern Virginia.
The case summaries below represent only a fraction of the thousands of matters Ms. Shane has handled throughout her career. They are provided to illustrate the depth of her experience and the level of advocacy she consistently delivers for individuals facing criminal, juvenile, and related legal challenges.
CASE 434
Client faced felony charges involving forgery, altering public records, tampering with DMV documentation, and forging a certificate of title. A jury trial was held and all charges were dismissed.
CASE 578
Initially charged with felony burglary, the client ultimately resolved the case by pleading to misdemeanor trespassing. No jail time was imposed.
CASE 994
Charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the client prevailed at trial through a motion to strike, avoiding a mandatory two-year prison sentence.
CASE 315
Client was acquitted of felony aggravated sexual battery.
CASE 1010
A motion to reconsider a felony conviction was granted, resulting in a more favorable outcome.
CASE 915
Felony probation violation and failure to appear charges were both dismissed.
CASE 1283
Felony controlled substance possession charge was dropped.
CASE 417
In a third-offense felony DWI trial at Circuit Court, the client was found not guilty.
CASE 1689
Client was found not guilty in a felony probation hearing.
CASE 1943
Charges of robbery and malicious wounding were reduced to grand larceny.
CASE 716
Felony drug possession charge was dismissed.
CASE 1141
Grand larceny, possession of burglary tools, and intent to distribute charges were all reduced to concealment on the day of the jury trial.
CASE 289
Two felony eluding charges were dismissed.
CASE 762
A protective order violation charge was dismissed.
CASE 118
Grand larceny charge was dropped.
CASE 543
Felony drug distribution and identity fraud charges were dismissed. Client pled to one count of public document forgery.
CASE 893
Several charges — including credit card larceny, fraud, and forgery — were dismissed. The client pleaded to one count of credit card larceny.
CASE 919
Charges of armed robbery and firearm use were reduced to unlawful wounding. Client received credit for time served.
CASE 979
Attorney Shane represented the client in a second felony probation violation. The client was found guilty but received no jail time and was released from probation.
CASE 1105
A jury trial resulted in a not guilty verdict for a robbery charge.
CASE 1755
Client was found not guilty by reason of insanity on multiple charges including attempted malicious wounding, felony destruction of property, and assault on officers.
CASE 036
Client initially faced mandatory five-year sentencing on felony drug and firearm charges. The case was amended, resulting in just a few months of incarceration.
CASE 359
Two felony failures to appear charges were dismissed.
CASE 1383
Client was found not guilty at trial on charges of attempted malicious wounding and assault.
CASE 931
A felony drug charge was handled through deferred disposition, with the potential for dismissal.
CASE 779
Client pled to one count of habitual false pretenses. Five felony charges were dismissed and no jail time was imposed.
CASE PRIVATE
Charge of strangulation was reduced to simple assault. The client was acquitted by jury.
CASE PRIVATE
Felony charge of assault and battery on a police officer ended with a not guilty verdict at jury trial.
CASE PRIVATE
The abduction charge was dismissed following a two-day trial.
CASE 402
Assault and battery charges were dismissed.
CASE 470
Protective order violation was dismissed.
CASE 445
Three felony marijuana charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. Client avoided jail time.
CASE 248
DWI charges and a civil refusal were both dismissed at trial.
CASE 569
Charges including burglary, destruction of property, and assault were dismissed.
CASE 954
Marijuana charge was dismissed.
CASE 079
Marijuana charge was dismissed.
CASE 171
Marijuana charge was reduced to a misdemeanor trespass.
CASE 931
Felony drug charge resulted in a withheld finding of guilt.
CASE 019
Second DWI within five years was reduced to a first offense. Client received credit for five days served and was granted a restricted license with unsupervised probation.
CASE 8040
An obstruction of justice charge was dismissed.
CASE 929
Reckless driving charge was reduced to defective equipment in Circuit Court.
CASE PRIVATE
Three felony grand larceny charges in Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court were dismissed.
CASE 3142
Underage alcohol possession charge was reduced to a Class 3 trespass — a better result than the client’s co-defendants.
CASE 1780
First-offense DWI/DUI charge was dismissed.
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Whether you are facing a family law matter, juvenile case, criminal charge, or seeking post-conviction relief, Attorney Sheryl Shane is dedicated to advocating for your rights with unwavering commitment and personalized attention.
If you are seeking an experienced trial lawyer who brings legal acumen, compassion, tenacity, and real-world perspective to every case, the Law Office of Sheryl Shane stands ready to help.