How long will he do???

Go to: vadoc.virginia.gov/offenders/locator - put your friend's name in and the website will give you his estimated release date. That release...

If, as is common, you pled guilt or no contest in anticipation of the judge continuing the case to be dismissed after your community service and...

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He was with his college friends and they decided to have a party for his 21st birthday. The four were parked and smoking marij

The good news is that most of your assumptions are entirely incorrect. Marijuana is legal in several states. In VA possession is a misdemeanor. ...

What should I do to resolve this warrant after the case was nolle prose qui? Is this warrant going to show up everywhere? HELP!

No its not double jeopardy if you are re-charged. Could you be re-arrested? Yes. Will they come to MD? I don't know. You'll find lawyers very...

How do I get a Nolle Prosequi expunged from my record? My lawyer informed me, I could be re-indited if the prosecution wanted.

The way to expunge a charge that has been dismissed is to file a petition for expungement in the circuit court of the county or city of conviction....

In Va. if you have been transferred to DOC and you have a court date pending for reconsideration can you be returned for that.

You likely have a strong option for getting your daughter before the judge for reconsideration: a habeas petition. In September, a state court...

Can I remove my plea of no contest before having the charges dismissed? It was a misdemeanor first offense.

I agree with the answers above. In addition, be aware that if you are not a U.S. citizen the deferred disposition with a dismissal is likely not...

Can I get a crime taken off my record that is 10 years old in Virginia?

You are eligible for a "simple" pardon 10 years after conviction - next year for you. There have been 149 simple pardons granted in the last 5...

Aren't I in trouble employment wise for the rest of my life because of how Virginia's Expungement works.

A misdemeanor conviction for pot possession will have little to no effect on your employment opportunities except for a few specific jobs. There...

Can a person get an appeal if they entered a plea of guilty and their attorney was insufficient?

The kind of appeal you are referencing is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. You can appeal a plea of guilty, but the appeal will be limited...