How long will it take for a charge to be expunged

It takes a long time. First, you will need to file a Petition for expungement in circuit court. That court case takes a couple of months. Once...

Can a lawyer help me with a petit larceny first time 82$ I am a student and I don't want this affect my criminal record?

Fairfax has a diversion program that can lead to a dismissal, but it requires a guilty plea and the fact you were charged would remain on your...

I have a court date of petit larceny for 88 dollars of something I took from a store was Terrible I will need a lawyer that day?

Yes, you need a lawyer. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can ask to have one appointed for you. If your case is in Alexandria, there is a...

Virginia judges are often reluctant to approve a restricted license that authorizes them to drive outside of the state because they only have...

Text messages can be used against you in court, but they can only be used if the proper foundation is laid according to the rules of evidence. If...

I am wondering if I can beat a conviction after the judge finds me guilty?

If the appeal is still pending, you can and should hire an attorney. There is a good chance the prosecutor will drop the misdemeanor charge and...

What will my charges most likely be for trespassing onto a condemned high school in blacksburg?

You really need to talk to a Blacksburg attorney about this. Trespassing is a class 1 misdemeanor that could give you a criminal record for the...

I wouldn't be surprised if the officer testifies he searched the car based on the "plain smell" of marijuana. That happens quite a bit these days....

Can I appeal a DUI, no alcohol?

No, it is too late to appeal. The deadline to appeal from general district court is 10 days. The deadline if your case was in circuit court is 30...

If it's a misdemeanor, the case can be renewed up to one year after the date of the incident. If it's a felony, there is no statute of...