Alexander John Gordon’s Answers

Alexander has answered 26 questions

• What's going to happen to me now that I've missed court twice?

  Asked by a user in Midlothian, VA - over 1 year ago.

  As a Virginia attorney who has helped a great number of clients in Juvenile Court in Northern Virginia, the likelihood of the Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court judge issuing a bench warrant is...

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• Should I pay the civil demand?

  Asked by a user in Falls Church, VA - about 1 year ago.

  I would guess that you were charged criminally and have a court date in criminal court. Talk to your lawyer. Your payment may be used as an admission of the theft. Wait until your lawyer gives you advice

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• Can I represent myself and ask for a diversion program if it is a first offense petty larceny charge?

  Asked by a user in Lynchburg, VA - over 1 year ago.

  Unfortunately, each county in Virginia has its own diversion program. To get responsible advice, contact a lawyer in Lynchburg that does criminal defense. Even diversion programs may leave things...

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• Hit and Run w/ suspended license. Is there enough evidence??

  Asked by a user in Fairfax, VA - over 1 year ago.

  As as attorney who has practiced in Northern Virginia for 12 years, I would strongly encourage you to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney. You and your boyfriend could face serious...

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• Can one judge change the sentence of another if judge is retired

  Asked by a user in Bluefield, VA - about 2 years ago.

  The long suspension of your driving privileges was probably the result of a conviction for Driving with a Suspended License as a Habitual Offender. Habitual Offender status is incredibly difficult...

• What are the conditions of the 251 First Offender Program in Virginia? I was issued a court summons for poss. of marijuana.

  Asked by a user in Blacksburg, VA - 24 days ago.

  I disagree with the advice provided by the student lawyer and the previous counsel. A dismissal after completion of a 251 program cannot be expunged from your criminal record. Even if the case is...

• My son was convicted on drug related charges Can he records be expunged?

  Asked by a user in Lorton, VA - about 1 year ago.

  Unfortunately, for a drug conviction in Virginia, an expungement is not permissible according to Virginia law. The only way to have such a record erased is through a pardon from the Governor, which...

• How long can a person be held with no bond in state jail. And the other ppl that were involved has a bond.

  Asked by a user in Culpeper, VA - over 1 year ago.

  Your friend can be held without bond until his trial is held. He should hire a lawyer, or ask for court appointed counsel, to file a bond motion in hopes of having a bond set. In Virginia, for...

• How do I fight against this reckless driving ticket in VA? I was cruising at the speed limit with my pregnant wife...

  Asked by a user in Charlottesville, VA - over 1 year ago.

  A really good attorney for Reckless Driving and DUI charges along I -81 is Robert Keefer. Well respected. He is based out of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

• The final disposition a Drunk in Public case was "Dismissed." Does that mean the person was or was not convicted?

  Asked by a user in Chantilly, VA - over 1 year ago.

  It appears as if he or she was not convicted. The courts in Virginia have the ability to withhold a finding a guilt and eventually dismiss the case even if a person enters a plea of guilty. If...

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