What are my rights when it comes to petty theft?

If you feel a crime has been committed, you can contact the police to report the theft. There is also a civil action for conversion that could be...

Certain counties have reciprocal jurisdictions in towns and cities within their borders. Meaning the county sheriff can enforce the laws within the...

How would you fight case on forgery?

Forgery cases are wrought with legal and evidentiary issues. You really need a lawyer to help you with this.

Victim of Dv...I wrote a statement I remember most of my statement but not all. Can I say I don't remember? will it be perjury?

You want to consult an attorney before making a statement that might be counter to anything you said previously. Witnesses forget all the time.

Can I move out of Virginia to New York if I have been charged with possession of marijuana for the first time?

Mist jurisdictions can make the arrangements for you to do first offender even though you will be out if state. Id call VASAP or the local...

How do I get my record expunged in VA after the commonwealth attorney has filed a nolle prosequi?

You can petition the circuit court of the county where the case was. An attorney can help you get the petitions filed. The costs of the petition...

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What should I be prepared for and what might help me in my possession of marijuana case? (First offense, can't afford a lawyer)

Just to add to what Mr. Oblon previously said. A pat down is only permissible when the officer has reasonable articulable suspicion that you are...

My son got sentence one year for a bibi gun charge for one year can he get out early than the six months for a misdemeanor

Typically, the jails do day for day good time. Therefore on a six month sentence he will serve 3 months.

Will boyfriend get jail time for not complying to court on a second chance basis?

As long as he hasn't been kicked out of the class and depending on the judge, the court may grant him an extension to complete the class.

Is it too late to get off my charge

It's very hard to do what you are proposing but you should consult a local attorney to discuss the options.