2nd DUI in 8 years, pls they say it was my fault in an accident. I spent time in jail before I was bonded out.

A second offense of DUI within 10 years, has a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 days, which does not qualify for good time. The mandatory minimum...

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Appeal license suspension

This fight is for court, not DMV administration. If you were convicted of first offense refusal in general district court, you can appeal that...

Not guilty of refusal

There are a number of reasons to be found not guilty of refusal. Sometimes, a person tries to do the breath test and can't gather enough air or...

My son received a sentence of 55 days. How many days will he actually have to spend in jail?

Many jails will tell an inmate when the expected release date is. Your son probably already knows the answer, but you could try calling the jail's...

If you are being questioned by the police investigator and you ask for a lawyer are they suppose to stop the investigation

A general "I want my lawyer" may not be enough depending on the facts. It's more like "I will not speak to you anymore at all without my lawyer." ...

I'm afraid so. Once you have a conviction in Virginia, that conviction stays on your record and can be used for sentencing enhancements at any...

Grandson and friends sitting outside away from his car. He was sixteen. Police stopped to see whst they were doing Checked car

If the marijuana was found in the car, there is no presumption regarding ownership. Discuss this with an attorney. This may be a winnable case,...

What is an 18.7-67.3

Both adults and minors can be accused of violating section 18.2-67.3 if the circumstances are right.

How can I obtain a copy of a police report?

Virginia does not make this information available to the public. Sometimes a sympathetic police officer will give a copy to the alleged victim of...

Unfortunately, I have seen this ridiculous fact pattern more than once. The case will come down to the question of whether you were ordered to...