Letter from attorney

I had a petit larceny client get one of these letters from a firm in VA. He had been retained by the store to collect the statutory liquidated...

How bad is for a first time marijuana possession charge?

I know you probably want more info, but you need to meet with a lawyer ASAP. From your description if events, you may have several Fourth Amendment...

Dmv suspend my husbands licence for a judgement that we didnt even know had accrued they want a lot of money what can I do?

I assume you did not have insurance? Were you served with notice of a lawsuit at some point? You need to talk to a civil attorney who handles car...

My fiancée came over one day to our house while I was working and cleaned out everything. How can I get part of my stuff back?

Call the police and report a theft. If you have some proof of ownership, they should arrest her. However, if it's some domestic dispute where no...

First offense charged with theft felony can i get jail time?

If there is an outstanding warrant, you should make appropriate personal arrangements and turn yourself in. With no prior record, you will be...

This is my first offense ever in life what will happen if i turn myself in on a felony theft charge?

If you have no prior record, I'd imagine you'd be booked and released on a low bond or recognizance. One option is to hire an attorney to go with...

Can I get my record expunged or sealed or will this even show up on a criminal check for employment?

Unfortunately, you cannot get this off of your record under Virginia law. In Virginia, expungement is intended for people who were likely...

I agree, the charged Code section makes no sense. Perhaps it should be 46.2-852. In any event, if you have a good record, and there weren't kids...

How likely will my charges be dismissed?

Your father is asking for a dismissal based on what? If there is some non-legal basis whereby you could obtain immediate dismissal, I say go for...

My brother is doing a ridiculous amount of time...but took a plea bargain.

Your only hope (and it is a very slim hope) is a writ of habeas corpus. But these are extremely rare, and your brother is likely barred from...