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Possesion of marijuana and i dont want to do jail time

Shawn's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

You also cannot expunge a first offender (251) disposition, so you should at least speak to an attorney, whether retained or appointed by the...

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I was falsely accused of sexual assault by two women and found NOT GUITLY. I need help seeing my son and repair my life.

Shawn's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

I changed the topic to family law, as that seems to be your main concern. At least you are past the point of needing a criminal attorney. You may...

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Have a grand larceny it's been since 2000-2001 since I can't get it expunged how can I get it sealed so that it can't hinder me

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 30, 2015

Sadly no. Like they said, a Virginia conviction is permanent without a pardon from the governor, and there is no way to have it sealed.

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What happens if I I got possession with intent to distribute marijuana charge for the second time?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

I'll simply echo the others. There are a lot of possible outcomes, but you should not discuss specifics of a criminal case over the internet.

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What are the charges for felony embezzlement for $300

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

Any embezzlement over $200 is equivalent to a grand larceny under Virginia law. Grand larceny / felony embezzlement could be punished by anything...

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Money was seized from they dea in my storage unit . I am not fighting to get my husbands money back I want to try to get money

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Contact an attorney and fight to get it back. Whatever the issues that led to the seizure, the burden is on the government to prove that every...

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Will I go to jail for getting tickets while on unsupervised probation?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Any violation of law within the probationary period is technically a violation of probation. Probation generally runs a record at the end of the...

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How can I get a felony hit and run charge dismissed?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Unfortunately, if you were convicted in Virginia, there is really nothing that can be done to get it off your record. If you were not convicted,...

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Grand larceny in Fairfax, VA - first offense, shoplifting. Any precedent for having conviction negotiated down?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

I'll just echo the others in saying there are multiple possible outcomes and factors that will determine which of them play out. A thorough...

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Should I mention that I had said his name before or deny it all? & not mention him?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

You should at least contact a Virginia attorney, even if you can't afford to hire one. Many criminal attorneys offer free consultations and can...

Shawn Alen Stout's Answers (80)

Possesion of marijuana and i dont want to do jail time

I was falsely accused of sexual assault by two women and found NOT GUITLY. I need help seeing my son and repair my life.

Have a grand larceny it's been since 2000-2001 since I can't get it expunged how can I get it sealed so that it can't hinder me

What happens if I I got possession with intent to distribute marijuana charge for the second time?

What are the charges for felony embezzlement for $300

Money was seized from they dea in my storage unit . I am not fighting to get my husbands money back I want to try to get money

Will I go to jail for getting tickets while on unsupervised probation?

How can I get a felony hit and run charge dismissed?

Grand larceny in Fairfax, VA - first offense, shoplifting. Any precedent for having conviction negotiated down?

Should I mention that I had said his name before or deny it all? & not mention him?