If you get sentenced to 42 years and they suspend 21 years how much time will you really have to do before you can be released?

Assuming his convictions are state and not federal, under normal circumstances he is going to have to serve slightly less than 21 years. Virginia...

My husband has 6 years left on his sentence here in the state of Va. When would he be eligible to request house arrest?

Some jurisdictions in Virginia do allow for house arrest sentences, but the house arrest programs are run by the local jails, who will have their...

Can my boyfriend file for a speedy trial him self? And what is the criteria? Can u pull the time without getting probation?

The Virginia speedy trial statute is Virginia Code Section 19.2-243. As you'll see, the time period that applies to your boyfriend depends on some...

You're asking a lot of questions in this entry with a lot of complicated answers. You mentioned that you have a lawyer for your new DUI charge. I...

I’ve been charged taking a tv worth 298$, first offense and charged at age 17 November 2017 , what would be my consequence?

Although Virginia law is about to change on July 1, 2018, the date of your offense this would make this a felony shoplifting charge, which carries...

Changed mind on plea deal

The answer is yes, it is possible in the discretion of your judge. The pertinent statute here is Virginia Code section 19.2-296. The most important...

what are the quidelines for a 2nd violation probation (DIDN'T Pass a drug test).IN THE STATE OF VA.

There are specific sentencing guidelines produced by the Virginia Sentencing Commission that apply to probation violations, and these probation...

Sometimes the police use cooperating civilians called "confidential informants" to secretly implicate other civilians in crimes - especially drug...

There is a difference between the period of time after a conviction when you are on "unsupervised probation" (also known as "good behavior") versus...

Yes, after a certain period of time court costs, fines, and restitution will begin accumulating interest, so you all should try to get those DUI's...