My brother is going to court soon on his 3rd shop-lifting offense. Under $1000. To date he has not done jail time but ...

If the charge is in Maryland, Virginia's 3 strike law does not apply to your brother's case. If, however, Maryland has a similar law, your brother...

How do I find an appropriate ASAP program in NJ?

To transfer ASAP supervision to another state, you will have to coordinate with the Virginia ASAP officer. Your ASAP officer may have an...

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How can I go about getting a felony possession charge I received while in the navy expunged ?

If you were convicted or had a deferred disposition after a guilty plea, you do not qualify for expungement. If you were found not guilty or...

Do u think the da will go for a plead guilty too reckless driveing and restricted liscense and put the device in my car

The answer to this question not only requires additional information, but it is information that should not be posted in a public forum like this. ...

What is it called when you are arrested for grand larceny but are charged with petit larceny?

I agree you have to report the conviction. Although the file was destroyed after 10 years, there should still be something in the clerk's computer...

My name is not present on the official VA judicial web site when I tried paying court fees online??

Your case cannot be prepaid as just a fine. It's a class 1 misdemeanor. While there is a diversion program for 1st offenders, the judges in...

I got charged but charges and charges were dropped after a few months.

Yes, you have an arrest record. Most deferments are structured in a way that you would not qualify for an expungement. I suggest you get a copy...

How to get my restricted license mother of two

Get a compliance summary from the DMV to find out what you need to do to get reinstated. A petit larceny conviction by itself should not be the...

When trying to leave Walmart with no merchandise in my position and after proving they continued to grab me. Can i sue?

It doesn't sound like it to me. You'd have to prove that you were harmed in some way. Being delayed a few minutes or embarrassed is not a...

How much longer is this going to effect my employment opportunities?

You do not qualify for an expungement in Virginia. Any Virginia convictions will remain on your record forever. Potential employers will likely...