Do I need a lawyer for a 'driving on a suspended' 2nd in 11 years but I was never notified by DMV.

Driving on suspended is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2500, as well as an additional suspension...

Meaning of felony larceny statute

In Virginia, there is grand larceny (felony) and petit larceny (misdemeanor). The difference between the two depends on value of the property that...

Will paying his restitution fee soften the blow for sentencing?

Paying restitution in advance of sentencing is a very good means of mitigation. It can help his case, but there is no guarantee that it will result...

Can I get my misdemeanor class 1 expunged?

No. Under Virginia law, cases are only eligible for expungement in a narrow set of circumstances: 1. You went to trial and were found not guilty;...

Was a recording by my employer legal?

Virginia is a one party state as earlier responses state. This means that so long as one party consents to the recording, it is legally...

What dose it mean that the Lawyer has been disciplined?

This means that that attorney has been investigated and found in violation of one of the rules of professional conduct. The legal profession is...

Reckless Driving in Virginia is a Class 1 Misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to 12 months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and a suspension of...

"Do I need a lawyer if I plead guilty to simple weed possession at my arraignment?"

You should consider hiring a qualified local criminal defense attorney. Though there is a first offender deferred finding built into the statute...

If the case was nolle prosse'd it should be expungeable under Virginia law. However, since it involves bargain for a protective order, the...

Today is my court hiring on a second dui charge. I do not know what to plead because I havn't talk to a lawyer yet. help?

You made a mistake by not speaking to a lawyer about this charge, especially with it being your second appearance now. DWI 2nd within 5-10 years...