Virginia has several "three strikes" laws, but they relate to particular crimes. For instance, a 3rd offense DUI is a felony, punishable by up to...

First offence and being charged with grand larcney.What type. Of punishment should I expect?

If you were charged in Alexandria, you probably know by now that your initial court appearance was simply to advise you of your right to counsel...

If you are on probation with Virginia ASAP, your ASAP counselor will run a record check at the end of the probationary period, and if he/she sees...

Should I get a lawyer to file a petition for expungement of 2 criminal charges

Since both charges arose out of the same complaint in the same court, you can bring a single petition to expunge both charges. There are many...

What happens when someone doesnt show up for court & I have paid only the 10% ($500 of $5000) and I only showed them my paystub?

If a bondsman posted a bond for you, he will be notified by the court, and either surrender you on the bond (turn you back into the jail), or just...

Is it a violation of due process if when going to trial you are tried for 2 cases that occurred at different times?

There are times when the prosecutor will want to try two charges together, even if they happened on different days, because the prosecutor believes...

What evidence is needed for stalking or prorective order in virginia

A preliminary protective order may be issued when the magistrate has found probable cause that the complainant is being or has been subjected to...

Police raided our home to search for marijuana&paraphinalia(sp?)on August 12,2010. Found small amts,stat.of limit.in VA?

In Virginia, simple possession, or possession with intent to distribute LESS than 1/2 oz. of marijuana is a misdemeanor, and the statute of...

Expunged petit theft

The fact that the charge was dismissed doesn't mean that it was expunged. To obtain an expungement, you would have had to file a separate action...

Photographs may be admissible into evidence by either the prosecution or the defense if they are relevant to the charge, and are properly...