Will I be given a fine for shoplifting? There were no police involved.

The store is allowed to fine you for shoplifting. Virginia Code Section 8.01-44.4 allows the store to charge twice the amount that was unpaid of...

Can a non party be liable in statutory rape charge?

Maybe. Whenever minors are involved, court cases can get tricky. It would likely be difficult to prove that your friend was involved in a rape...

VA Statutory Rape Charges

No, your parents cannot press rape charges, but they can report other charges. If you are 15 or over, rape can only occur if you did not...

Felon hunting on his own property

Your boyfriend needs to find an attorney who is experienced in the local jurisdiction. Virginia's hunting laws are very specific, and lawyers from...

Can I put "no" for convicted felony on College apps?

It sounds like you currently do not have counsel representing you on this charge. If this is the case, it may be worth retaining counsel familiar...

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Whats going to happen with this court date?

Well, the prosecutor was rude, but correct. Prosecutors can and often do go forward in domestic abuse situations without the support of the...

Bond

Usually, no. As long as your attorney in the new charges can show that you were in custody in another jurisdiction on the date of your court...

I was charged with a class 6 felony,released early from probation in 2001.Can't remember my po's name.Where can I find that info

You can find the probation officer's information if you call the probation office in the jurisdiction where you were on probation. However, you...

My brother wrote a bad check - if the party who received the check wants to drop the charges, what happens?

Unfortunately, your brother may still face charges. Prosecutions are titled "State v. John Doe" for a reason - it's the state pressing charges, not...

If you violate your probation do you go to court again or just back to jail?

Most jurisdictions will charge you with violation of probation, arrest you on the new charge, then go through the trial process to find you guilty...