In short, the statute of limitations for stalking and harassment is 1 year as they are misdemeanor crimes. However, if at any point you...

Can u ask for the same court appointed attorney u had at a pre trial for a new hearing but related case

Generally speaking it is up to the court's discretion as to what attorney they appoint to your case. The best way to guarantee which attorney you...

Failure to appear as witnesses for robbery case with old job?

Unfortunately, as attorney Paulin indicated, once a subpoena has been issued and properly served on you, you are under court order to appear on the...

Can I plead nolo contendere & request driving school for speeding ticket 74/60 and not have the conviction on my record?

Judges in Virginia have the ability to dismiss or reduce tickets based on the completion of a traffic course, however it is not mandatory. There is...

First, it depends on the type of ticket you received. If it's a garden-variety traffic ticket like speeding, failing to stop at a light/sign,...

In Virginia, a seatbelt violation would not ordinarily carry any points and it is not considered a moving offense. In my experience with cases such...

Unregistered Plates by Dealer - Pulled Over for Expired Tags - Am I still fully liable?

If you go to court with proof that your tags are now properly registered and updated, the court has the discretion to dismiss your case. You can...

While this man is legally allowed to date you, sexual contact and conduct are illegal. Any touching of intimate parts, even over the clothes, is...

Can I dismiss my traffic ticket??

Some errors on a traffic summons can be very important, while others are inconsequential. It's important to remember that Reckless Driving is a...

Can a public defender help me with a traffic ticket ?

In Virginia, public defenders and court-appointed lawyers are only appointed when jail is at stake. That means for run-of-the-mill traffic tickets...