What steps can a defendant take if they are being accused of criminal trespassing in VA when trying to return house keys?

Your only recourse is to file an appeal within 10 days of the court hearing where you were found guilty. On appeal it will be a completely new...

Do I put on my application the reduced charge or tell them about the original charge ?

It would depend on exactly how the question was worded. You also should talk to an attorney about having the theft charged removed from your...

Yes, it's possible. It may even be possible to have the charge reduced to a misdemeanor. Every case is determined by the unique circumstances...

Can I get charged with possession ?

Yes, police can bring misdemeanor charges up to one year from the date of the offense.

What should I expect on my first court date for a first offense DUI? no prior traffic violations or other trouble with the law.

In Alexandria, the first court date is an arraignment. It isn't designed to determine your guilt or punishment, instead it simply focuses on...

Is there anything I can do after I already agreed to the 251 program?

If you do not want to complete the program, you can ask a judge to find you guilty, file am appeal and then have the case reopened in circuit...

Arrest in different county than offense?

Yes, it can be argued that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear a case of the behavior in question took place in another county. However, it is...

The only way to determine if there is an outstanding warrant is to call the warrant desk or have a lawyer call on your behalf. Some records are...

First and foremost review your driving record. If it's good your fine, if not consider a driver's improvement class if your state (Virginia is one)...

It only means that he is currently in jail. It says nothing about the evidence against him. If he gets released, the status would change to...