I am connfuse about my drivers license

(1) Pay all court fines and costs and (2) pay reinstatement fee with DMV before court. This demonstrates initiative and lends to the argument that...

Law enforcement has to have a legal basis for a traffic stop (reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity) or whatever is found pursuant...

If the final case disposition is "dismissed," then you were not convicted. Period. I am unsure about the case number issue you raise. The case...

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What evidense does the va state police need to charge someone with prescription drug abuse?

In order to charge a person with any criminal offense, law enforcement must have a legal basis or "probable cause." In order to establish probable...

12 years ago a person has a suspension of driving privileges in another state then moves and changes names getting a new DL

Respectfully, this is a criminal defense forum - emphasis on the word "defense." You may want to seek assistance from the law enforcement forum,...

How to fight a person who cries wolf

It is unclear whether your charge is pending or whether you have already been convicted and received incarceration. If still pending, keep all...

I'm applying to be a GAL in NC. I had a shoplifting charge in '03, but it was expunged. Will it prevent this opportunity?

When a charge is expunged in Virginia, all record(s) relating to the charge are purged. Your criminal history is "white-washed" of the charge and...

In Virginia, in order to use a prior out of state conviction to enhance a present charge,the prosecution must prove that the DUI law of the out of...

How is it that virgina can charge you whith a dui when the keys are not even in the center consol

Of course, police can charge what they will. Proving the charge in court is an entirely different matter. It sounds like there may be an issue with...

What plea should i give at my arraignment for felony embezzlement?

At arraignment, the Court will likely not ask you for a plea at all. (1) you will be advised of the charge and potential punishment; (2) you will...