Am I restricted from leaving the U.S.?

I suspect you are not an American citizen. If so, check with an immigration attorney before leaving the country. If the answer is not in your...

Can the commonwealth attorney upgrade my offense?

Yes, they can, but it's unlikely they would upgrade to 46.2-301. Instead, they would go up to 18.2-272, which is driving while revoked, DWI...

Should I plead guilty or not guilty to my offense?

The decision of how to plead is one that should be made in consultation with local counsel. However, I will make a couple of points. The...

Do I need a lawyer

If it's over $200, there is nothing you can do to force the state to drop the charge. However, the fact that you are paying your friend back...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney

I've copied the statute you mentioned below. This is a class 1 misdemeanor, which means the maximum possible penalty is a 12 month jail sentence...

How does an inmate in Arlington County (VA) get medical services...on has bleeding ulcer disease and has no meds

Call the medical department at the jail to make sure the medication is allowed and that your son has done anything he is required to do in order to...

The court gave me a charge of grand larceny with and 200 hours of community service hours. Where can I do my hours?

If your probation officer is not helping you find a place and you really can't find any place to do the hours, go to Volunteer Fairfax. It's a...

Can a person get a court appointed lawyer if they are the ones making a charge on another person?

I'm not sure I follow. If your father had a criminal charge filed against you, he would not be appointed a lawyer. However, people sometimes work...

All rape charges require some penetration (sex). Carnal knowledge is another sex charge that does not require force or violence. Whether any...

What are my consequences of a disorderly conduct charge since I have a assault and battery charge on my record almost a yr ago?

I strongly recommend you hire an attorney to help you with your disorderly conduct case. If you are convicted of disorderly conduct, it will be...