I was caught shoplifting ... do I have to pay this bill?

In FFx county it will depend on whether the items are merchantable. 8.01-44.4 provides for liquidated damages of no more than $350 if items are...

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Has the procedure for writ of error coram nobis been abolished?

It still exists. § 8.01-677. Errors corrected on motion instead of writ of error coram vobis. For any clerical error or error in fact for...

I have a warrant out for embezzling $200.I have paid the money back.how should I precede withe getting this charge dropped?

In Virginia you cannot simply schedule an appointment. You have to turn yourself in to the authorities. Monday - Thursdays at noon are good so...

I was arrested for DWI back in 2009, but it was amended to reckless driving.Which charge would appear in fbi fingeprint check?

Assuming you were fingerprinted the answer is that the arrest for dui will appear on a background check. But it should show you were convicted of...

Can I keep my weapons or buy new weapons??

If it was a felony you cannot own or possess a firearm in Virginia. Whether it is a felony is a question under new jersey law. Look at your...

I have ticket for driving with no license in Fairfax County, I moved from CA but have VA license now. Am I going to jail ?

Very unlikely if it is your first offense. A lawyer may even be able to get it reduced or dismissed depending on facts in your case. It is a class...

Reckless Driving (Passed a standing School bus)

I'm assuming you are in herndon VA. It's a 6 point violation and a Max jail sentence of 12 months and $2500. You should hire a local lawyer. The...

Is failing a drug test at district court for a marijuana case a misdemenor?

Ill will assume you are on pretrial release or post trial supervision. If pretrial its a violation of your bond and you could be locked up until...

Normally in VA misdemeanor time is calculated two for one. Every day counts as two served. Unless its mandatory time because your bac was in excess...

Can my 12 year old son be charged with assualt?

The short answer is yes, he can be charged. In VA all that is needed to get a misdemeanor warrant is a complaining party. Hopefully, if the...