Shoplifting charge of around 280$, what punishment would be given in VA as a first offender and never been in trouble before?

Your case, and all theft cases, are too fact-specific for you to get a good answer to your question other than through the opinion of your current...

You risk both winning and losing. If you lose, hopefully it will not be from proceeding with anything less than the best defense, including a...

You have a legal obligation to attend your court dates. The judge hopefully will be more amenable to continuing your disposition hearing date upon...

Are these charges a violation of probation?

Probation requires general good behavior and no mew crimes. If you are suspected or bring charged with such a crime, it is a good idea to consult...

it seems you and your friend dodged police involvement in the scenario you describe, seeing that the police did not intervene that day. It is...

If I see my motorcycle being stolen from my apartment complex, Is there any allowable use of force to stop them within the law?

For every story we read about police and prosecutors determining that an assault or killing were a result of legally justified force to protect...

I received a Reckless Driving citation after an accident, should I hire a lawyer for my court date?

With reckless driving being jailable and carrying up to six months of suspended driving, that is enough to make it important to go to court with a...

3rd possession of marijuana charge in 7 years (previous expunged). Facing 30 days in jail and $500 fine. What are my options?

Among the benefits of hiring a qualified lawyer is the cool-headed focus a good lawyer can take towards unearthing and pursuing the best defenses....

Whether or not your concealment of merchandise will get you convicted does not guarantee not being prosecuted, and then having to hire a lawyer to...

Unfortunately, my understanding is that the Maryland public defender's office will not assist indigent defendants before an open arrest warrant is...