No, not double jeopardy. The prosecutor makes the decision. Charges can be brought until the statute of limitations has run, but for felonies in...

Security clearance: In 1998 felony. Adj. 12MOS/12MOS Suspended, 1 YR Prob. Does this exclude me?

Do you think any harm will come if you try? I'd say why not. Unless you think some harm will come. You will have to explain the situation and...

Not sure what you mean by appeal. The Commonwealth cannot appeal a final adjudication finding you not guilty. Perhaps this was a preliminary...

Can you be arrested when someone attack you(spit, pull your hair and scratch your face) and by wanting to press charges on them?

It depends on whether you struck the person. You skipped over part of the incident so we don't know what happened. Need to know that in order to...

Can violation of probation be charged if the probation term was over by the time the defendant was found guilty in Virginia?

It is the date of the offense/the date of the new arrest, not the conviction date, that is used to determine whether the person was of uniform good...

It is possible but unlikely as others have said. Your attorney will need to ask the judge at the sentencing hearing.

Can I still file an assault charge?

How old are you now? You may be able to bring a civil suit within a certain amount of time from turning 18. Consult a personal injury attorney.

It usually means the case was prepaid.

This sounds like a great deal and I'm surprised the prosecutor in Arlington has even offered it.

I have recently been charged with Drinking in Public in Arlington, Virginia. What are my options?

You will need to hire an attorney in order to get a deferred disposition. You will need to perform community service, stay out of trouble, and pay...