The easiest way to think about this is an example: assume you were sentenced to 5 years incarceration with all but 1 year suspended. This means...

You should know for the future, in case faced with this situation again, that an arrest, even without a conviction, could lead to a violation. Any...

My fiance got five years in jail for breaking probation just wondering how much time he will spend.he had dirty urine

Your best bet is to contact either the Department of Corrections or the local jail he is housed at to determine his release date. You need to...

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What should I do and info should I gather to defend myself against being accused of abuse of my stepson besides hiring a lawyer?

You are presented with a difficult situation. You can be assured that any investigation done by local agencies will seek to find incriminating...

What does this new Supreme Court Ruling regarding unwarranted cell phone searches mean for my case?

What does the cell phone search ruling mean to you? The Supreme Court's decision could have an impact on your case. If information was obtained...

Moving with out permission

Depending on the nature of the conditions during the period of supervised release (a.k.a. probation), the individual may or may not be in...

I lost my motion for new trial for Title VII case in 4th Circuit Court (EDVA) and wish to appeal.

In addition to Mr. Levine's points, you need to make sure you support your points with actual law. Too often pro se parties believe their cases...

Can you appeal? Yes, you can appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. The appeal is discretionary, meaning the Supreme Court may choose not to hear...

My daughter was convicted of heroin possession with intent at age 21 in Dade County in 2001, and served 4 years in prison.

Generally speaking, it is very difficult to seal a case that has been open to the public for any period of time. It sounds like your daughters...

How much can a criminal defense attorney help me?

Short answer: an attorney can have a significant impact on your case. Not knowing the jurisdiction in which your case is pending makes this...