Can a plea deal be pulled after sentencing has taken place?

Once a plea deal is made, the prosecution cannot change it unless you have violated a term of the deal. Virtually every judge will hold the...

Can i get a bond on a misdermeanor failure to appear?

You should be able to get a bond for failing to appear if you turn yourself in right away. If you explain to the magistrate that you simply forgot...

Many public defenders are as good as any private attorney. However, in counties, such as Fairfax or Loudoun, where there is a public defender...

Will my friend get jail time for embezzlement which is now a felony?

There is a good possibility of a jail sentence here. Your friend should consult with an attorney right away, to begin the process of evaluating his...

My fiancée served 2 months of a 12 month on a plea deal He just got arrested in another state for same. Will he go to jail?

This is a very serious matter and could result in his serving the suspended part of his Virginia sentence. He should contact experienced defense...

Unless you have been assigned a probation officer, or required to provide the court with documentation that you are getting mental health...

1. There is always a fee for license reinstatement after a suspension for a DWI conviction. The fee is set by DMV. The last I checked, it was about...

Can a prosecutor dismiss a charge and then give a more serious version of that charge on trial date?

A prosecutor can dismiss or otherwise drop a charge and then charge you with something more serious as long as she has not begun your trial on the...

An officer who did not witness what another officer or witness saw can still testify before a grand jury. The rules of evidence are very relaxed at...

Do I have to testify against my husband who was charged with assault?

Virginia law provides that you can be forced to testify against your husband if he is charged with assaulting you. However, most prosecutors pay a...