Even with the victims no longer wanting charges to me, will the DA still decide to proceed or do I have a good shot it drops?

Usually, the choice is up to the prosecutor. However, if these are misdemeanor simple assault charges, you could try to have the cases dismissed...

I said I want to take it to trial. What do you suggest?

I'm not sure I entirely follow you. It sounds like you are the victim of the felony of extortion from your girlfriend's brother. However, you...

Is it a defense if a protective order shouldn't have been granted in the first place?

I'm afraid not. The fact remains there was a protective order in place, even if it wasn't permanent. I assume the neighbor is going to come to...

How long can commonwealth keep going back adding charges

There is a one year deadline for misdemeanors and no deadline for felonies. Your friend needs a lawyer if he doesn't already have one.

What could happen to me?

If this case is in Manassas, you could get jail time for the petit larceny, because that is what they do there. You could also get jail time for...

Can defendant hire a lawyer to go back to court and get his driver's license back ?

DMV will not reissue the license until the defendant satisfies ASAP.

Ive been wondering say a prisoner has a life sentence dies is taken to the morge and suddely comes back to life

I've heard stories of people "coming back to life" after they were hanged and declared dead. This was back in the 1800s and earlier. My...

How can I avoid violating my probation when nobody will accept my restitution payments?

If you are able to contact the lawyer who handled this case, do it right away. Why wait for the probation officer to file a violation? It's...

It sounds like a criminal case is about to begin in court. A charge would be pending from the moment an arrest warrant is issued or a grand jury...

A Virginia State Police Trooper Once Said That Just Because You're Listed As A Violent Sex Offender Doesn't Neccesarily MViolent

Yes, it is possible to be labeled a violent sex offender without actually so much as hurting a fly, let alone a child or adult person. It happens...