Does the victim have to sign a statement to report a crime

I don't understand what you were charged with. To answer the question raised in the title of your question, no a victim does not have to sign...

Will I get fined or goto jail?

I don't recognize the town you are from, but I can tell you in my area, I've never met a judge who puts people in jail for a 1st offense marijuana,...

I am a criminal defense attorney. I suggest you ask an immigration attorney.

A witness can "plead the fifth" only if the answer to a question that's being asked will somehow incriminate that person. He can't "plead the...

The sentencing structure for a class 5 felony is worded funny. It says 1-10 years in prison, but also gives discretion for up to 12 months in...

How to you receive 5 probation violations at one time

My best guess would be you are on probation for 5 different charges. So, by absconding (running) you violated on each charge. Another possibility...

You have the right to change lawyers at any time your case is pending if you can afford counsel. However, waiting until the day of trial is...

II have a sexual assault and battery, also liberty with a number. It's non suited, what does that mean and how would that effec?

If I'm understanding correctly, there was both a criminal and a civil case arising out of the same incident and the civil case got nonsuited,...

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In the state of Virginia, is new evidence required to re-indict a person after the felony charge was ruled nolle prosequi?

A nolle prossequi is a dismissal without prejudice. In other words, it closes the case unless and until the Commonwealth Attorney decides to...

Can a cop pull you over if you did nothing wrong and they don't tell you why they pulling you over?

If I am understanding you correctly, your brother had an arrest warrant pending. He knew about and did not address it. You were stopped by the...