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I reccieved my second pot possession charge in a different state then the first. Is it considered a first offense in the new?
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Answered on April 01, 2014
Sometimes the vagueness of the out of state record prevents the Commonwealth from enhanced punishment. In my opinion, you are clearly not eligible...
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What's my possibility of not goin to jail on my 1st probation violation
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Answered on March 24, 2014
Samantha covered it. You need a lawyer who knows the likely behavior of your sentencing judge to answer your question.
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What could happen to me?
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Answered on March 24, 2014
Your "possible punishment" is 1-20 years incarceration if convicted by a jury. Your likely punishment is a reduction to a misdemeanor (or better)...
Can Virginia Courts revoke my Florida Drivers license?
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Answered on March 24, 2014
Under the interstate compact, Florida can suspend you there for a Virginia suspension here. It's all about information sharing between the states....
How can I be charged for grand larceny without proof the property was the accusers? Only proof they have is their "word".
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Answered on March 24, 2014
Not much evidence is needed to bring a charge. Only probable cause is required, and that is a very low standard. Much more than probable cause is...
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Can a judge revoke a bond because the client asked for a continuance
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Answered on March 21, 2014
I have seen this happen before, but only in cases where the defendant has been given multiple continuances for attorney issues in the past. ...
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Can I get off with no jail time but have other punishment?
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Answered on March 20, 2014
It sounds like you are charged with possession with intent to distribute. There are first offender dispositions in the Code, but you need to have...
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My friend is in custody being charged with failure to appear.
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Answered on March 20, 2014
Yes they can hold him legally. But that sounds like a legitimate reason to offer a judge when asking for bond.
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Will a court appointed attorney be able to provide me with what I need?
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Answered on March 17, 2014
The question is not "court appointed vs. retained." It is "effective and attentive vs. inept and apathetic." Just because the lawyer is appointed...
I was charged with assault on an officer for pushing him extremely intoxicated. How do I keep myself out of jail? What do I do?
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Answered on March 17, 2014
You need a good attorney to help you get your arms around this thing now. Assuming you actually did push the officer (and they can prove it), you...
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