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Attorney is suggesting pleading NGRI in Virginia, what would other options be?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

Only one plea can be entered. Not guilty by reason of insanity includes an admission that he did it. So the choice is NGRI or straight not guilty...

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IN VIRGINIA,I'VE RECEIVED A SUMMONS FOR "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE/OPEN CONTAINER. LAW SECTION 18.2-323.1.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

First suggestion- please stop yelling on the internet. Caps lock is bad. If the bottle was empty, it is just a bottle and not an open container...

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Ridiculous fine for 10 miles over..should I pay the penalty portion or the penalty plus court cost?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

If you do not pay the court costs you will be suspended in Virginia and possibly your home state. I rarely advise people to prepay. An attorney may...

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Prostution case in the state of MD

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

When you ask this question in the Maryland section, you may want to refrain from making admissions. This is not a confidential forum and were the...

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Can I work something out to avoid jail time if I have to go to court or get arrested?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

You may want to hire a lawyer to help protect your rights and speak to the police with you. Do not post facts of your case on the internet, as the...

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I was charged with DUI 2nd offense with a BAC .05.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

What is your question? As a second offense, if convicted, you would face mandatory jail time. You may want to seek a free consultation with a...

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How can someone be prosecuted for making false Domestic violence charges on multiple people

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

If the initial police report was false, she could be prosecuted for a misdemeanor on that for the instance in Virginia.

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Can a registered gun owner get charged if there gun is in the possession of a convicted felon

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

Mr. Heywood's excellent advice is about as comprehensive as it could get. All i can add is that you imply that your husband may have taken the gun...

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If an attorney isn't doing his job with your best interest in mind. Can an incarcerated man be appointed a GAL?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

This is not a criminal defense question. This is a family law question, specifically divorce related. You will hopefully get more informed answers...

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Can I get my record sealed

Jonathan's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

Unfortunately not. There is no mechanism in Virginia law to seal your record. I assume you are also the one looking to expunge those 14 year old...

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Attorney is suggesting pleading NGRI in Virginia, what would other options be?

IN VIRGINIA,I'VE RECEIVED A SUMMONS FOR "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE/OPEN CONTAINER. LAW SECTION 18.2-323.1.

Ridiculous fine for 10 miles over..should I pay the penalty portion or the penalty plus court cost?

Prostution case in the state of MD

Can I work something out to avoid jail time if I have to go to court or get arrested?

I was charged with DUI 2nd offense with a BAC .05.

How can someone be prosecuted for making false Domestic violence charges on multiple people

Can a registered gun owner get charged if there gun is in the possession of a convicted felon

If an attorney isn't doing his job with your best interest in mind. Can an incarcerated man be appointed a GAL?

Can I get my record sealed