Do I need to retain an attorney for my son?

Anytime someone is being prosecuted for alleged criminal conduct, he/she should be represented by an experienced, respected and successful Virginia...

Whether the police and court records related to this charge can be removed through the process known as expungement depends on the details of how...

Will two misdemeanors that are under advisement be shown on my background when an employer runs a background check?

Maybe, maybe not. There is not a universal "background check". Different companies perform "background checks" and some are more thorough than...

Can you be charged with violating your probation if...

No, conduct which occurred before you were placed on probation cannot be a violation of probation, since you were not on probation at the time of...

How much would a fine be for first offense shoplifting in Virginia ?

Shoplifting can be either a misdemeanor criminal offense or a felony criminal offense, and as you would expect, the punishment for a misdemeanor is...

The outcome of every case depends on a multitude of factors, including the lawyer representing the accused. What's done is done and you can't...

Of course you can try to get your Petit Larceny charge dismissed on your own without hiring a lawyer. You can try to do anything. However, as you...

Yes. A record check will show an arrest followed by a dismissal. Whether the police and court records can be removed through the process of...

Can someone sentenced to ccap modify sentence due to coronavirus?

There is no way to predict the outcome. All your friend can do is hire a lawyer and try.

Congratulations for doing well since your felony conviction. Unfortunately, Virginia law does not allow expungement of records relating to...