Questions

There is way more to it, but here is a part of the statute linked to below: If, after consideration of the report and such other evidence as...

Petition for a restricted license.

A restricted license is something many (but not all) judges do not have a big problem with, especially if you want to drive to a specific work...

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How likely is it? It depends on your prior record. In my opinion. Could a prosecutor dismiss and amend? Yes. But not likely unless: you have a...

Man, Attorney Shin hit the nail on the head. People don't take misdemeanors seriously enough. I hope you do hire an attorney, because there is more...

What can I do about this, if anything?

Well, there is something called "ineffective assistance of counsel." But this is not a term to throw around or an accusation to make against an...

My19 year old daughter was caught shoplifting. What do we need to know before her court appearance?

You need to know that since she is 19 years old, she is an adult. Any finding of guilt will result in a record she will have to deal with for the...

Notification requirements for charges, arraignments, hearings

There could be an address issue (as in, the court system has a wrong name or address), or an administrative error, etc. The possibilities are...

What do I need to do?

Talk to a defense attorney. We have access to databases and other tools to find information quickly and easily (well, some of us do). Do not buy /...

Deformation of character???

It would be illegal if they said you were found guilty and you were not found guilty. If they said you were charged, then that would be truthful....

What chance of resentencing to full 20 yrs if conviction is appealed and new trial. Class 2 Felony malicious wounding in VA

Due to the very serious nature of the consequences and time limits involved, you really need to talk to a defense attorney in-person as opposed to...