Shoplifting is a criminal offense - and at the dollar values you describe both would be misdemeanors which are punishable by up to 12 months in...

I was caught shoplifting twice the first one is trffic court the second one is criminal court what's the difference

Shoplifting is always a criminal offense, so rest assured, both of your offenses will be heard in criminal court. Shoplifting can be either...

First DWI with child - can i avoid charges?

As noted by Mr. McGlone, the presence of a minor child in the vehicle increases the severity of the offense and opens you up to additional...

What kinda of trouble am I facing and if there is anyway i can avoid serving jail time?

You are in very serious trouble and face a very significant risk of serving a fair amount of time in jail. It is important that you retain an...

Can an 18yr be charged with Underage Possession of Alochol without being test for alcohol or having it in their possession?

At trial the prosecution will have to present evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were in possession of alcohol, in the...

Do i need an attorney ??!!!!

It sounds to me like you have been summoned to return to Court for violating the terms of your probation / good behavior / suspended sentence. ...

The prosecution will need witness(es) to present the evidence necessary to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, the police...

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If I have a restricted license for speeding in Va, can i move to a different county in Va and still drive with restrictions?

You absolutely need to return to court and get the terms of your Restricted License changed. As courts often say, if it isn't on your green sheet,...

First time in trouble,what are my options?

First things first...hire an experienced Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer to represent you, and then let the lawyer explore the various ways in...

If someone bought a old flat bed trailor from someone and did not know it was stolen can they be convicted of it?

In order to obtain a conviction, the government will need to present evidence which is sufficiently persuasive to convice a judge or jury that the...