Agree with others that you need a criminal defense attorney who practices in Arlington and is familiar with the prosecutors, judges, and police....

Fraudulent accusation dragging me to trouble

You absolutely need your own attorney to advise you. Your friend's attorney is helping your friend, not you. You could be charged criminally and I...

How is drunk in public defined in Virginia?

A public place is a place open to the public. So any restaurant or bar qualifies. Practically speaking, it's unlikely one would get arrested for...

What should I do?

Talk to an attorney right away. Do not speak to the officers without an attorney present. It may or may not be best to meet with them; it depends...

You would need to appear in court on the date scheduled for the show cause. Only if it's a warrant would you need to turn yourself in prior to...

Is there a specific order of operations to a DSS investigation?

Yes, you should absolutely have a lawyer present. Without knowing more, I would recommend you make no further statements without an attorney. And...

How much is expected to re-retain your lawyer for an VASAP non-compliance?

Every attorney sets their own prices so it's just a matter of what both parties agree to. If you don't feel that $2000 is appropriate then contact...

Amending plea bargained criminal restitution in Virginia

Amending a final order in a case is extremely difficult after 21 days. More info is needed, such as: Was a restitution hearing conducted? If so,...

You'd have to either do the hours through the court approved OAR Program, or get a specific agreement from the prosecutor to allow credit for the...

Judge Fiore is very detail oriented and will look at every aspect of the case, such as the number of charges, the amount of money involved, how...