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In most jurisdictions, a call to the police department can let you know whether there is an outstanding warrant. The police may not respond to a...

Does a previous HOV violation disqualify me from being able to participate in the OAR first offender program?

No. Only prior larceny charges or other serious crimes disqualify a person from Fairfax's OAR program.

You should get a copy of your driving record. If your record is good, you should not go to driving school before court. Depending on the...

If no written statement is given to police from an informant can the arresting officer use the informants statement in court?

The short answer is maybe. Like most legal questions, the answer is fairly complicated and depends on more facts than you have provided....

I received an email from a detective in Loudoun County saying that I defrauded someone out of money.

If it is legit, there is nothing you can do to avoid having the warrant issued and getting arrested. The much bigger issue is what ends up...

If the judge drop my third dui to a second dui can i appeal wat the dmv did bc i shld have my license in three yrs right

Probably not. By law the DMV treats a third DWI conviction within 10 years as a DWI third, regardless of what the court does. So for DMV purposes,...

Dury an arraignment for assault and battery and the person pleads guilty how likely will the judge give immediate sentencing?

In Fairfax, the judge will usually not accept a plea at arraignment. The officer and victim are typcially not present and the judge doesn't know...

I got arrested for larceny 18.2-181 in Fairfax Virginia, do I need a defense attorney for my defense..?

That law can be either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the amount of the check. Like all criminal charges in Virginia, a conviction,...

Prosecutor had someone elses criminal record for reference during court, sentence was harsh considering my true record is better

Why would you accept a deal that you didn't think was fair? You should discuss all your options with your attorney before doing anything. You...

Constructive possession ?

Usually constructive possession will require the Prosecutor to prove that you knew it was in the room and exercised dominion and control over the...