How much jail time for 3rd offence assault of family member

This sounds like a very serious case. You should seek the assistance of local counsel or check with the court about having an attorney appointed...

Should I have an attorney present?

Yes, Turn off your computer and call a lawyer.

Is the 251 program and the ASAP program the same thing?

Yes, as mentioned by a few of my colleagues, in Fairfax, the 251 is administered by ASAP, so they take your money, and they require you to do ASAP...

I received a DUI, while my vehicle was not running and parked, am I able to go to court and have the charges dropped?

You say "parked" so I really hope it was parked in a parking lot. I'm sure there are many details. Consult a local DUI lawyer.

Constructive possession. What are the chances?

I agree with most of the attorney answers so far from the Viriginia attorneys. However, one said that "you are in great shape to have the cased...

How do I remove a conviction that appears on my record?

With all Due Respect to my Learn-Ed Colleagues, my answer will go in a different direction. Certainly, you should consult competent local...

How can I get a copy of my background and criminal record?

I agree with Mr. Kim. When I read this sad story the first thing I thought of was that the client might benefit from an expungement and that might...

First, you should be sure to get the best attorney you can in Maryland. Some counties there will give you a PBJ if it is a good case, even with...

I have a Florida license and was cited for refusal and dui in Virginia. Which is a better plea, take the refusal or the dui?

In the abstract, most folks would rather have a refusal on their record than a DWI. First refusal in Virginia is not a criminal offense, unless...

I was arrested in VA but live and work in NY. Can a lawyer get me permission to leave the state and return for my court date?

Yes. If this is a misdemeanor DUI case and you have a New York license, I'm really surprised that there would be a travel restriction. However,...