In Virginia, is there a law broken when a 22 year old engages in consensual sex with a 17 year old?

While he did commit a Class 1 misdemeanor, the statute of limitations will be an issue. If this man last engaged in sexual intercourse with you as...

My license has been suspended without my knowledge. Any suggestions?

Based on what you've said here, the suspension is valid. You have notice of the suspension now, so there is no lack of notice defense. You need to...

Can a non violent felon regain his right to own a firearm and if so how??

You typically have to petition to restore your rights in the court in which you were convicted. However, because your underlying conviction is in...

There are many resources to help the general public find an attorney. This website (Avvo) is one of the most notable one. There are others...

What could happen at my GDC Summons for the Traffic Violation 46.2-308 in Virginia?

Driving without a valid license is a serious traffic offense in Virginia that can have harsh consequences. The offense is actually a Class 2...

A judge cannot suspend the mandatory minimum portion of the sentence. Say, for instance, the crime carries a 30-day mandatory minimum sentence, and...

Can I be charged if I am a minor and ask for "nudes" to another minor?

Electronics are very dangerous. Regardless of your age, if you solicit nude photos from a minor, you could get in serious trouble (child...

What benefits can a hired attorney do for me thats going to help me out better than a court appointed attorney?

Court appointed lawyers can be great lawyers, just as private lawyers can, The main difference is caseload. Oftentimes, court-appointed lawyers...

The penalties can vary based on the sentence in your case. You may want to think about speaking with the attorney ho hired the underlying case, or...

How can a police officer give you a ticket for driving on suspended license, when nobody was in car?

It depends on the evidence gathered by the police officer. For instance, if the police officer saw you driving and was able to identify you once he...