A large majority of these cases are resolved without the witnesses ever actually taking the stand. When you get to court, talk to the police...

Question: Respond ONLY if you are a LAWYER in VIRGINIA Victim of girlfriend abuse goes to the ER. Boyfriend was arrested.

Almost all persons convicted of Domestic Assault and Battery or given first offender, will have to undergo either the Batterers Intervention...

Can awaiting a mental evaluation cause a defendant to remain in jail for an unusually long time?

To answer the questions directly, mental health evaluations take a long to complete. If the individual is incarcerated, it could delay his case...

Was told by magistraite and cicrcut court that thereis no warrent on file, the magistrate i amherst county virginia said there

The magistrate may not have all the information about cases that are presented to the Grand Jury for indictment. There is an age old adage that a...

There is no time limit on service of an indictment (Capias) on a defendant. It will remain as an active warrant in Law Enforcement's system and if...

I had a domestic assault and battery I was given probation and fresh start classes i completed all requirements

The case is dismissed and cannot be brought back. However, a record will still exist of the arrest. That record is incapable of being erased or...

How long after the expiration of a Virginia protective order may a complaint be filed?

A violation of protective order is a separate criminal offense in Virginia. Therefore if it is a misdemeanor violation of the protective order, ...

In Virginia, the court will not send anything to your home regarding the speeding ticket. The driver is the one who is culpable and that...

What could be the outcome of leaving a diversion center?

Based on the fact that you describe them there is a significant likelihood that he will get a significant portion if not all of his back up time....

I have a good job and I'm going to school for electronic engineering. Will my DUI history hurt me when applying for a job?

Criminal convictions are always something to worry about when applying for jobs. However the length of time between the offense and the prospective...