My aunt was charged and served a sentence for a violent felony conviction,its been 17 years can it be expunged?

Although the conviction may not be expunged, your aunt may be able to apply for reinstatement of her civil rights and a conditional pardon. She...

Do we have to hire for a lawyer?

You should definately be speaking to a lawyer licensed to practice in Tennessee...preferably from the immediate are in which your husband was...

If an individual violates any term of probation, the matter must be communicated to the judge. Often if an individual has a dirty urine while on...

Can a class D felony be reduced to a misdemenor after conviction in VA

If you were found guilty of the felony, there is no way that the charge may now be reduced to a misdemeanor. Neither can the charge be expunged. ...

Can i get a class 1 misdemeanor exsponge in the start of virgina? How should i go about it?

If were found guilty, even if you only received a fine, there is no possibility for expungement under the current statutes in Virginia. If the...

Appealed a misdemeanor assault conviction in 2001 in Virginia de novo. Is my appeal still pending? I now want to fight this.

Often an individual is tried in his or her absence on a misdemeanor appeal when he/she fails to appear. If you were tried in your absence and...

Your husband's lawyer can review the discretionary sentencing guidelines with your husband, which will give him an idea what the judge probably...

If you were convicted of a felony in Virginia, the court has no authority to go back and reduce the charge to a misdemeanor (unless the charge was...

Will I go to jail for my charge of 2nd offense to driving on suspended license? What should I do?

Whether the court imposes jail time cannot be predicted. It is totally dependant on the judge and the circumstances under which you were driving. ...

I received a drinking citation for possession of alcohol by a minor. What benefit is there to hire a lawyer and appear in court?

Possession of alcohol by an underage person in Virginia is a class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum of 12 months in jail and a fine of $1000....