Can me and my girlfriend still hold hands, kiss, etc. after I turns 18.

Temptation is a risk of dating someone under 18 (or any other age), as is the risk that the minor will claim (even untruthfully) that unlawful...

How do I fire a court appointed lawyer whenever I realize I don't think they are representing my best interests?

Even the best lawyers do not always convince judges to grant the relief they seek for their clients. You can certainly talk with your current...

Us naturalization process and reckless driving in VA

Immigration law involves too many moving parts for you to get a good answer any way other than consulting with a qualified immigration lawyer....

Selected as the best answer

Sometimes police and others misperceive reality, and sometimes criminal suspects mistakenly think they were not running afoul of the law. In...

My public defender got a plea deal I didn't like I then hired a lawyer will he be able to get a better plea deal than the last

If your question is distinguishing a public defender from a "lawyer", all public defenders are lawyers. As another responding lawyer said, public...

I'm 18 and my ex was 15 but we never had sex is she able to press charges on rape or anything ?

Unfortunately, some people lie to police to seek criminal charges. In Virginia, criminal exposure for activity with those under 18 extends to...

Will I pull any jail time for a shoplifting charge when I have a clear background

Regardless of how small the alleged value of the involved merchandise was, it is important for you to obtain a qualified lawyer, as the fact of...

The only way the prosecutor can be removed from the equation of your question is if the allegation is for misdemeanor embezzlement rather than...

What is the honest information for failure to appear?

A pending criminal charge does not go away merely because the defendant does not appear in court. It would be folly at best for you not to appear...

What will I get in court if I have never been arrested before, but a police stops me, searches my car and finds a few things.

It is better for a criminal defendant to have no prior arrests than otherwise. However, you now are dealing with two current criminal charges that...