Should I appeal?
Assuming no legal issues with how the officer obtained your speed, getting the charge reduced will depend in large part on which prosecutor and...
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Assuming no legal issues with how the officer obtained your speed, getting the charge reduced will depend in large part on which prosecutor and...
There could be defenses related to the stop-i.e. checkpoint. Additionally, at .07 no presumptions can be made that you were under the influence...
Typically, in marijuana PWID cases, the police officer will be qualified as an "expert" and will testify that the amount of marijuana seized was...
You would not be entitled to a court appointed lawyer unless the Commonwealth was seeking potential jail time in your case, which is highly...
Adult convictions in Virginia cannot be expunged. Additionally, even if the charge was ultimately dismissed by the court, the charge may not be...
If you were convicted of a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult, that offense would not be expunged. Additionally,...
If convicted of either or both offenses as charged, your VA license or privilege to drive in VA (out of state license) could be suspended for up to...
Virtually no chance. If you did not argue with the police officer and have a decent driving record, the prosecutor would most likely be willing to...
I cannot offer you any advice on your employment relationship, but with respect to expungment in Virginia, there are two critical facts to keep in...
In Virginia, the court looks at the date the offenses were committed, independent of the date of conviction.