I agree. He can request bond. But the court will consider why he didnt report, his criminal record, whether he has local connections, etc. The...

Is there a limit to the amount of times the courts can continue criminal cases in Charlottesville, VA?

If you have a legitimate conflict, and don't mind appearing, contact the defense attorney as soon as possible. That way they can file a motion to...

My lawyer excused herself from my case after pleading guilty?

I dont practice in that county, but I will say in Northern Va, it's rare that a judge will let an attorney out of a case. Over the years, every...

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If we pay what he owes could they let him out early?

I agree. You need to call the public defender. That office, at least in my experience, is pretty responsive. So perhaps something got lost in...

Need professional opinion asap

This is definitely a question that you should pose to your public defender. Though you may avoid jail time with your plea, a felony conviction is a...

I was caught shoplifting in may 2013

In Virginia, larceny can be either a class I misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the item(s) stolen. The threshold amount for a...

During a grand jury preceding is any other evidence allowed other than that which was used to arrest someone in Virginia?

If you're facing grand jury, as a criminal defendant, that's probably a difficult place to focus. Essentially, the Commonwealth is given free...

Can a judge order someone back to work after spinal surgery before they are released by the surgeon

I practice in only Virginia, and do primarily criminal defense and personal injury, but this case seems to be either a child support issue or...

When do they issue a summons to answer interrogatories for failure to pay fines?

I also think it's a hard question to answer as well. I think different jurisdictions do it differently. I've heard of people just having their...

I'm out on bond right now and I recieved a underage possesion of alcohol, will my bond get revoked

That's a difficult question to answer, and you didnt provide enough facts. Clearly your in violation of your bond requirements, ie refraining from...