Can I fight an underage drinking citation when the police let one of the three teens go who admitted drinking with no citation?

It is best to meet with a lawyer to know the strengths and weaknesses of your trial prospects, and the wisdom or not of seeking diversion (and your...

How to get a how to get a misdemeanor seal in Virginia after case has been dismiss under first time offender

As a Virginia-licensed lawyer, I can tell you that Virginia caselaw generally says that expungement/sealing is not available when such a quid pro...

If you receive such a civil demand letter, the concerns in order of importance from lowest to highest seem to be the civil demand exposure for...

How can you get violated for probation if you told the judge that if they release you that you would be homeless?

If you had a lawyer when sentenced, it would have been ideal for your lawyer to have raised this issue at sentencing. It is essential for you...

My boyfriend was suppose to complete mandatory weekend jail for 15 weeks. Instead he missed 7 weekends

Because your boyfriend's non-appearance for weekend jail time risks conviction for escape, it is essential that he obtain a qualified lawyer....

I was accused of theft 4 counts, no evidence what so ever. And was summoned but was never served And now have a warrant

Hopefully the age of the case will serve in your favor. You need a qualified lawyer to defend as best as possible against this charge which, if it...

What a mess one invites to drive outside of one's restricted license, including facing a class one misdemeanor charge, a violation of probation...

How should I plead?

You should obtain a qualified lawyer. If you are convicted of theft, that will damn your reputation and possibly harm your career prospects....

How long does a 1st offense DUI stay on your record?

Virginia code section 16.1-69.55 provides that the District Court shall retain misdemeanor records for ten years, other than certain designated...

Arrested for DUI as a passenger.

Too often, police arrest first, letting the prosecutor sort it out. If your version of the case is believed -- and you have your driver available...