Do i need a lawyer for a first court appearance in a misdemeanor case

I changed the Practice Area to Criminal Defense since this is a criminal matter. If the outcome of your case is important then you should do...

Rule to Show Cause

If you are disregarding a court order, then yes, you can be held in contempt and the punishment can include being jailed.

It appears you are accused of a traffic violation. If you wish to avoid going to court, you can simply pay the ticket. However, doing so means...

I don't know that I was speeding as well, but cop says it was 54 in the speed limit of 35. I understood I was over the speed lim

If you are found guilty of Speeding, or any other moving violation, then demerit points will be assessed by the DMV. If you want to put yourself...

Having the offense written as a 1st, rather then a 4th is helpful, but doesn't get you out of the woods, because regardless of how the allegation...

How long can a continuance go on for in Va

The amount of time a court will give to an accused in order to hire counsel varies from judge to judge and from case to case. You will get your...

What are my rights when husband has protective order on me ? can he call and text me?

The protective order only addresses your behavior. It does not limit or restrict his behavior. Having said that, the fact that he is repeatrdly...

I have misdeameanor in va .if i relocate to north carolina will it follow me?

It sounds like you are asking if moving to another state will enable you to lie about your criminal history and get away with it. I hope that...

Busting in a motel room.

Arrest warrants command officers to arrest the named peoe wherever they are found.

Can i get a false id summons ( i lied about my name) downgraded to heavy fine in va for a traffic stop. My 1st offense in va

Maybe, maybe not. The outcome of every case depends on what happens during the process. If the outcome of your case is important then you should...