I am a Virginia native who has a son that when he was young got into some trouble and got a felony charge.

It's not too hard to get some civil rights restored--things like the right vote, be a notary, or serve on a jury. If he wants the right to possess...

Are you sure you have an outstanding arrest warrant? It sounds like you were released from Walmart with a summons, commonly referred to as a...

My husband has been charged with domestic assault and Battery. He has a trial coming up what could be the outcome..

You can expect to receive a witness subpoena and the prosecutor will try to force you to testify. If you have blacked out the whole incident due...

Not without a reason. Police officers do not accuse people of crimes without intending to follow through on it in court. While it is true a first...

What kind of charge would a person get if they attempt unwanted sex an choked the victim?

It sounds like felony charges including attempted rape and strangulation. I can see abduction with intent to defile if the circumstances are...

If a person(s) resides in California and wishes to file a restraining order on a resident of Virginia, which state laws apply?

I agree with my colleagues. While I can't speak to California law, I can say your fact pattern will not get anyone a protective order in Virginia....

What can I expect out of an emergency protective order?

Check with the clerk of court to see if she filed a written affidavit when she was asking for the protective order. She had to have said you were...

At the age of 19 i was convicted of 3 felonies, is there anyway i can get a sales license?

This isn't really a criminal law question and I have taken the liberty of transferring your question to the business law section. However, I will...

I just got off probation for third dui. Will i have to do asap and if so will i have to register myself or will they contact me?

Get a copy of the sentencing order from the court clerk to be sure. That is what controls any person's duty to the court. If the judge...

Underage drinking

In addition to the possible 12 months jail time,$2,500 fine, and/or community service, you are looking at the probability of a license suspension...