If you are detained for shoplifting and ask to sign a civil demand letter and let go can they pursue criminal charges too,

Yes, but only if they call the police. Stores usually don't want to have to send their employees to court as witnesses and would rather get money...

What is going to happen once my husband and I are divorced after he's been charged with brandishing a firearm and domestic abuse

If you want your husband (now or after the divorce) to stay away from your and/or your children and if you want to prevent him from making more...

What is the statue of limitation on a third possesion of marijuana offense for less than 3 grams.

In Virginia all second, third, fourth etc. possessions of marijuana (less than .5 oz) is a misdemeanor, and all misdemeanors in Va have a statute...

In addition to what was said by the other attorney, what happens if you violate the Interlock device faces two legal issues: 1) being convicted of...

Can a larceny misdemeanor in 2005 send someone to jail now (2010) if they received a drunk in public? How Many years?

Drunken in Public can result in jail though it does not in most cases. A free consultation with an attorney is the best way to be sure. Most...

Shoplifting charges

Stealing an item more than $200 in Va is a felony, punishable by 0-5 year in jail and FTA (Failure To Appear) is a felony when you fail to show at...

Girlfriend caught stealing $15 in merchandise from kmart, now they want $300. Does she have to pay this? Is it legally required?

Kmart may or may not have enough evidence to file for an arrest warrant or for the police to do so. I would not trust anyone's opinion regarding...

The police will usually take up to a month to issue and serve the warrant, sometimes several months if there is forensic evidence that needs...

If I have 6 felony convictions can I have my record expunged, if so how long will it take?

If you were convicted of a crime in Virginia you cannot get an expungement. Expungents are only for charges that have been dismissed or Nolle...

Can Domestic Violence Conviction be overturned or expunged?

Within 15 days after conviction in General District Court you can file (appeal) for a brand new trial in Circuit Court. In Circuit Court you get a...