When police conduct a non-consensual warrantless home search, a multitude of Constitutional and appellate court case provisions need to be...

First time charge ever and being charged obtaining money by false pretence will i get jail time?

Your AVVO inquiry includes a damning admission, so ideally will be removed by you. It is essential that you obtain a qualified lawyer. Avoiding...

Will it help if you turn yourself in?

Once your friend is ready to turn herself in, ideally she will coordinate that with a qualified lawyer, without letting the hiring of a lawyer...

How could I loss a job for misdemeanors ?

A private employer has the right to terminate the job of an employee for their criminal record, and for any other reason for which the law does not...

If your plea took place in District Court, at least the law does not require Virginia General District Court clerks to keep criminal records public...

Yes, you should obtain a qualified lawyer. You say you were arrested, indicating you have been charged with theft. A theft conviction is a scarlet...

Will an inmate need a lawyer if they are charged along with the entire jail unit for inciting a riot?

A criminal charge as serious as inciting a riot necessitates obtaining a qualified lawyer. Inmates almost by definition will qualify for...

What can i do?

You can file an expungement petition. If your case was expunged for a quid pro quo (for instance to first do community service), that might be a...

Once you plead guilty to felony charges will it be on my record, have sentencing in December

The physical court file will say that a guilty plea was entered. That file is available to the public. The court's online docketing system may also...

You may wish to consult with your lawyer on this matter. Also, it is important to avoid foods that can create a false positive urine drug test (for...